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Wharfedale Elysian 1 vs Wharfedale Elysian 2
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Wharfedale Elysian 1

Passive Bookshelf | 49-22k Hz

Wharfedale Elysian 1
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Wharfedale Elysian 2

Passive Bookshelf | 35-22k Hz

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Wharfedale Elysian 1 vs Wharfedale Elysian 2 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Elysian 1 and Elysian 2, two Passive Bookshelf speakers by Wharfedale. Let's have a brief look at the main features of Wharfedale Elysian 1 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Wharfedale Elysian 1 Key Specs

  • 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
  • 7" Coated Fiberglass Woofer
  • 49-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:25-175watts
  • Weight:15.03kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 458.0" x 10-3/8" x 12-7/16"( 458.0 x 264.0 x 316.0mm )

Wharfedale Elysian 2 Key Specs

  • 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 8.5" Coated Fiberglass Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 35-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:25-250watts
  • Weight:30.50kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 700.0" x 13.1" x 18.1"( 700.0 x 334.0 x 462.0mm )

Elysian 1 and Elysian 2 are members of Wharfedale's Elysian series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

Wharfedale Elysian Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Wharfedale Elysian 2
Bookshelf 35-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 1 x 8.5"
Wharfedale Elysian 1
Bookshelf 49-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 1 x 7"
Wharfedale Elysian 4
  
Floor-standing 30-22k Hz 92 dB4Ω 2 x 8.5"
Wharfedale Elysian C
  
Center Channel 35-22k Hz 91 dB6Ω 2 x 8.5"

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how Wharfedale Elysian 1 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Elysian 1 is a 2-way design whereas 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. Elysian 1 features a 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter and 1 x 7" Coated Fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz. On the other hand, 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

Elysian 1 has a frequency range of 49-22k 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 Elysian 1's min frequency of 49Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers under Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

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Wharfedale Elysian 1
Wharfedale Elysian 2
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High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Wharfedale Elysian 1
Wharfedale Elysian 2
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Impedance and Sensitivity

Elysian 1 and Elysian 2 has the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 89 dB.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Wharfedale Elysian 1
Wharfedale Elysian 2
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Power Range

Elysian 1 has a power range of 25-175 watts RMS whereas Elysian 2 has a power range of 25-250 watts.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Both Elysian 1 and Elysian 2 features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

Wharfedale Elysian 1 Terminals
Wharfedale Elysian 1's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Wharfedale Elysian 2Post Terminals
Wharfedale Elysian 2's Post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Elysian 1 and Elysian 2 have bottom firing ports.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, We are going to compare Wharfedale Elysian 1's and Wharfedale Elysian 2's external dimensions. Wharfedale Elysian 1 has external dimensions of 458.0 x 264.0 x 316.0mm ( 18-24 x 10-3/8 x 12-7/16inch) whereas Wharfedale Elysian 2 has external dimensions of 700.0 x 334.0 x 462.0mm ( 27.5 x 13.1 x 18.1inch) .

Wharfedale Elysian 2 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 70mm wider, 242mm taller and 146mm deeper than Wharfedale Elysian 1.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Wharfedale Elysian 1 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 in scale.

Wharfedale Elysian 1 vs Wharfedale Elysian 2 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Wharfedale Elysian 1 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 Size and External Dimensions


Reasons to choose Wharfedale Elysian 1 over Wharfedale Elysian 2
Height 458mm vs 700mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Width 264mm vs 334mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Depth 316mm vs 462mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 4995USD vs 6996USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Reasons to choose Wharfedale Elysian 2 over Wharfedale Elysian 1
Max Input Power 250 watts vs 175 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Driver Setup 3-way vs 2-way Have a dedicated mid-range driver
Woofer Size 8.5 inches vs 7 inches Larger woofer
Low Frequency Response 35 Hz vs 49 Hz Generates deeper bass

Wharfedale Elysian 1 vs Wharfedale Elysian 2 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Wharfedale Elysian 1 Wharfedale Elysian 2
Brand Wharfedale Wharfedale
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
Power Range 25-175 watts 25-250 watts
Sensitivity 89 dB 89 dB
Impedance 4 ohms 4 ohms
Impedance 3.8 ohms n/a
Frequency Response 49-22k Hz 35-22k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 1
Woofer Size 7" 8.5"
Woofer Composition Coated Fiberglass Coated Fiberglass
Woofer Surround Material Foamed Rubber Foamed Rubber
Tweeter Size 27x90mm" 27x90mm"
Tweeter Type AMT (Ribbon) AMT (Ribbon)
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No 6"
Crossover Frequency 2500Hz 360Hz and 2900Hz
Firing Direction bottom bottom
Physical Specs
Height 458.0mm (18") 700.0mm (27.6")
Width 264.0mm (10.4") 334.0mm (13.1")
Depth 316.0mm (12.4") 462.0mm (18.2")
Weight 15.03kg (33.1lbs) 30.50kg (67.1lbs)
Enclosure Bass Relfex Bass Reflex
Finish MDF/Lacquer MDF/Wood-veneer
Available Colors Gloss Black Walnut
Mounting Bracket No No
Recommended Stand Height 18-24" 16-22"
Grille Yes Yes
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs Yes Yes
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 years


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