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Hallo ich verkaufe meine Elac, da ich auf ein anderer Lautsprecher umsteige. Ich habe die Lautsprecher selber vor knapp einem Jahr gebraucht gekauft. Sie sind in dem seltenen Walnuss Furnier. Bei Fragen einfach melden
At €1,900, this is well above the typical used market for this model family in your pool, where the median sits at €269 and even the 75th percentile is €403. That makes the asking price very ambitious, and it only really makes sense if this is an unusually pristine, fully documented, hard-to-find pair with something genuinely special going for it.
The upside here is that the Vela 407.1 line is well regarded for refined, spacious sound and a mature, high-end presentation, so a clean example can be worth chasing if you specifically want this model and it’s truly exceptional. Still, at this level the buyer should insist on proof of condition, original packaging, and careful verification of drivers, cabinets, and crossover performance; otherwise, there’s a lot of room to overpay.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Elac, a cornerstone of German audio engineering, traces its origins to September 1, 1926, when Electroacustic GmbH was founded in Kiel by Dr. Heinrich Hecht, Dr. Wilhelm Rudolph, and Gerhard Schmidt. Initially focused on sonar technology and underwater acoustics for maritime applications, the company peaked at 5,000 employees during World War II, supplying the Kriegsmarine. Postwar restrictions pivoted it toward consumer goods like sewing machines and radios, while distributing brands such as Sony, Fisher, and Nakamichi in Germany. By 1978, it divested its nautical division to concentrate on hi-fi, with Austrian CEO Wolfgang John taking the helm in 1981 to steer its modern trajectory.
Elac excels primarily in loudspeakers, renowned for innovations like the 1985 4Pi omnidirectional tweeter and the JET folded-ribbon tweeter, which deliver exceptional dispersion and clarity. Its portfolio spans high-end floorstanders, bookshelves, and compact systems across series like Vela, Solano, and Debut, alongside turntables such as the Miracord lineup, subwoofers, and electronics including amplifiers and DACs. This broad yet speaker-centric range caters to discerning setups from entry-level to reference-grade.
Positioned as a high-end mainstay with mid-tier accessibility, Elac commands respect among audiophiles for its precise German engineering, balancing value and performance without chasing boutique exclusivity. Under John's enduring leadership, it sustains a reputation for dynamic, transparent sound that rivals elite competitors, appealing to knowledgeable buyers seeking timeless quality over fleeting trends.
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