ELAC Vela CC 401 2.5-Way Center Channel Speaker (Gloss White)

The ELAC VCC401-GW is a center channel speaker that anchors dialogue and on-screen action with clarity that feels lifelike. It belongs to the Vela series and uses a 2.5-way layout, so the dedicated JET 5 tweeter focuses on high frequencies while a pair of 5.9-inch woofers handle midrange detail and bass punch. This separation helps voices sound natural, whether you are watching a quiet drama or a fast-paced action film.

The cabinet uses a trapezoid shape that reduces internal standing waves, and its gloss white finish integrates cleanly into modern living rooms or dedicated theaters. Rear-firing ports add low-frequency weight without requiring a large enclosure, making placement on a shelf or below a screen straightforward.

Performance extends from 32 Hz to 50 kHz, so the speaker covers everything from subtle ambience to sharp treble effects. A sensitivity rating of 88.5 dB and 160 W of peak power handling give you plenty of headroom with today’s AV receivers or external amplifiers. If you prefer to fine-tune, the terminals accept bi-wiring and bi-amping, letting you use separate amplifier channels for the tweeter and woofers.

Listeners who want dialogue to stand out without losing musicality will appreciate the handmade JET 5 tweeter. Its folded ribbon diaphragm reacts quickly, revealing nuances in speech and subtle elements in orchestral scores. Movie enthusiasts, gamers, and sports fans can all benefit from the improved intelligibility and dynamic range.

Every Vela CC 401 is built in Germany, reflecting ELAC’s focus on precise engineering and a finish that holds up over time. Combine it with matching Vela front and surround speakers to form a seamless sound stage, or drop it into an existing system to give the most important channel in home theater the attention it deserves.

Highlights:

• 2.5-way design with dedicated drivers for highs, mids, and bass
• Handles up to 160 W of peak power
• JET 5 tweeter uses a handmade folded ribbon diaphragm for detailed highs
• Dual 5.9 inch woofers combine aluminum and paper materials for balanced mids and lows
• Frequency response spans 32 Hz to 50 kHz
• Sensitivity rated at 88.5 dB
• Accepts bi-wiring and bi-amping for flexible system matching
• Rear ports enhance low-frequency output when placed near a wall
• Cabinet measures 25.7 × 7.5 × 9.2 inches and weighs 26 pounds