92%
The ELAC VFS407.2 delivers breathtaking high-frequency clarity thanks to its JET tweeter, pairing airy, detailed highs with a smooth, well-integrated midrange and a remarkably wide soundstage. David Price (HiFi News) and Audiophilepure praise its precise imaging, neutral yet tight bass and musical agility.
Pros
- Exceptional high-frequency clarity and transient speed from the JET tweeter, with seamless integration to the midrange.
- Clean, precisely detailed midband that renders instrumental timbres and vocals naturally.
- Tight, neutral bass for its cabinet size with good extension and tuneful delivery.
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Cons
- Limited macro dynamics/headroom—can show compression and reduced punch on very large orchestral crescendos.
Sound Quality
93/100
Bass
92/100
Dual 150 mm woofers (mid-tower class). Reviewers repeatedly note 'tight and extended' bass with neutral, even presentation and 'surprising dexterity', but also caution the mid-sized cabinet only moves a finite amount of air on large orchestral crescendos.
Mid
94/100
Multiple reviews praise a clean, couth and precisely detailed midband with seamless integration to the tweeter and natural instrumental timbres; vocals and timbre accuracy are consistently commended.
Treble
95/100
JET tweeter highlighted as the speaker's standout feature: exceptional HF extension, transient speed and smoothness are described by reviewers and noted to integrate evenly with the midrange.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
Reviewers report a wide, panoramic soundstage with good depth and image focus; ELAC's waveguide and cabinet geometry aid stereo imaging though toe-in improves optimum imaging.
Dynamics
89/100
Fast, agile presentation and good micro-dynamics are praised, but reviewers also note some compression and a slight loss of punch on very loud, low-frequency crescendos, limiting macro headroom.
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Build Quality
92/100
Described as a handsome, sturdy cabinet with alloy bottom plate, die-cast plinth and magnetic grille; build and engineering credited for resonance control and stability.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied.
Value for Money
88/100
Reviewers say the speaker competes strongly with price peers and 'gives its price rivals a seriously hard time', indicating very good value for its performance.
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