In this review, we will be comparing SourcePoint 10 and Elysian 2, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from MoFi and Wharfedale.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of MoFi SourcePoint 10 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | MoFi SourcePoint 10 | Wharfedale Elysian 2 |
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| Brand | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 | Wharfedale
United Kingdom · founded 1932 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.25" wide roll soft dome | 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) |
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| Midrange | — | 6" |
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| Woofer | 10" Paper-pulp | 8.5" Coated Fiberglass |
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| Frequency response | 42-30k Hz | 35-22k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 30-200 watts | 25-250 watts |
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| Weight | 21.00kg / 46.2lbs | 30.50kg / 67.1lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 22.5" x 14.5" x 16.6"
572.0 x 368.0 x 422.0mm | 27.5" x 13.1" x 18.1"
700.0 x 334.0 x 462.0mm |
|---|
What size room are the MoFi SourcePoint 10 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
Wharfedale Elysian 2 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that SourcePoint 10 is a 2-way design whereas the Elysian 2 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
MoFi SourcePoint 10Wharfedale Elysian 2
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
Wharfedale Elysian 2 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.25-inch
|
27x90mm-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 10-inch
|
1 x 8.5-inch
|
SourcePoint 10 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter and 1 x 10" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600 Hz. On the other hand, the Elysian 2 features a 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter, a 6" Midrange and 1 x 8.5" Coated Fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 360Hz and 2900Hz.
Frequency Response
SourcePoint 10 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz whereas Elysian 2 has a frequency range of 35-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 35Hz, the Elysian 2 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SourcePoint 10's min frequency of 42Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
SourcePoint 10 is a 8 ohms speaker compared to the Elysian 2 which has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Elysian 2 can provide this impedance level.
These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. SourcePoint 10 sensitivity is rated at 91dB and the Elysian 2's is rated at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the MoFi SourcePoint 10 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale Elysian 2, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Elysian 2 can handle a max power of 250 watts RMS, whereas SourcePoint 10 has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 50 watts less than the Elysian 2.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Elysian 2 features Post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. SourcePoint 10 has a 5-Way post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
MoFi SourcePoint 10's 5-Way post terminals
Wharfedale Elysian 2's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
SourcePoint 10 has a rear firing port whereas Elysian 2 has a bottom firing ports. Wharfedale Elysian 2's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to MoFi SourcePoint 10 with its rear-firing port.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare MoFi SourcePoint 10's and Wharfedale Elysian 2's external dimensions. MoFi SourcePoint 10 has external dimensions of 572.0 x 368.0 x 422.0mm (22.5 x 14.5 x 16 inch) whereas Wharfedale Elysian 2 has external dimensions of 700.0 x 334.0 x 462.0mm (27.5 x 13.1 x 18.1inch).
MoFi SourcePoint 10 is 128mm shorter and 40mm less deeper than Wharfedale Elysian 2 but it is also 34mm wider.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of MoFi SourcePoint 10 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 in scale.
Comparison image of MoFi SourcePoint 10 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the MoFi SourcePoint 10 is approximately 1552.0cm2 / 240.6inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale Elysian 2 is approximately 1543.1cm2 / 239.2inch2. The SourcePoint 10 requires 1% more surface area than the Elysian 2 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The MoFi SourcePoint 10 weighs 21.00kg / 46.2lbs and the Wharfedale Elysian 2 weighs 30.50kg / 67.1lbs. This makes the Elysian 2 45% heavier than the SourcePoint 10.
Here is a comparison of how SourcePoint 10 and Elysian 2's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
What's in the Box of Wharfedale Elysian 2?
Here are the items that come with the Elysian 2:
- Stand-mount loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
- User Manual
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
89 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Nominal Impedance |
8 ohms
vs
4 ohms
|
Less selective with amplifiers |
 Woofer Size |
10 inches
vs
8.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
30k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
572mm
vs
700mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
3699USD
vs
6996USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Max Input Power |
250 watts
vs
200 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
|
Low Frequency Response |
35 Hz
vs
42 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Base Surface Area |
1543cm2
vs
1552cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
| General |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
Wharfedale Elysian 2 |
| Brand |
MoFi |
Wharfedale |
| Speaker Type |
Bookshelf speakers |
Bookshelf speakers |
| Power Range |
30-200 watts |
25-250 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
8 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
6.2 ohms |
n/a |
| Frequency Response |
42-30k Hz |
35-22k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
1 |
| Woofer Size |
10" |
8.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper-pulp |
Coated Fiberglass |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Foamed Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.25" |
27x90mm" |
| Tweeter Type |
wide roll soft dome |
AMT (Ribbon) |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
6" |
| Crossover Frequency |
1600 Hz |
360Hz and 2900Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
bottom |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
572.0mm (22.5") |
700.0mm (27.6") |
| Width |
368.0mm (14.5") |
334.0mm (13.1") |
| Depth |
422.0mm (16.6") |
462.0mm (18.2") |
| Weight |
21.00kg (46.2lbs) |
30.50kg (67.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
real wood veneer |
MDF/Wood-veneer |
| Available Colors |
Satin Walnut, Satin Black Ash |
Piano Black, Piano Walnut,White |
| Mounting Bracket |
No |
No |
| Recommended Stand Height |
n/a |
16-22" |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 years |
These sit in different price classes - Wharfedale Elysian 2 costs roughly 1.9x what MoFi SourcePoint 10 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | B | Wharfedale Elysian 2 digs deeper - 35Hz against 42Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | A | MoFi SourcePoint 10 is more sensitive (91dB vs 89dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Amplifier match | A | MoFi SourcePoint 10 is the easier load at 8 ohms; the other is 4 ohms and wants an amplifier rated for it. |
| Headroom | B | Wharfedale Elysian 2 takes more power (250W vs 200W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Expandability | B | Wharfedale Elysian 2: bi-amping. |
| Price | A | MoFi SourcePoint 10 is cheaper - $3,699 against $6,996, about 47% less; arguably a different class. |
A MoFi SourcePoint 10 B Wharfedale Elysian 2
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Wharfedale Elysian 2 is ahead, but only on 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 89% more. That is a lot of money for a narrow margin on paper - MoFi SourcePoint 10 looks like the sensible buy unless something else about the Wharfedale Elysian 2 appeals to you. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 42Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper MoFi SourcePoint 10 much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate MoFi SourcePoint 10 the better fit for a small room, and Wharfedale Elysian 2 for a large room and a very large room.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.