In this review, we will be comparing Elysian 3 R and ELYSIAN 3, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Wharfedale
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wharfedale Elysian 3 R and Wharfedale Elysian 3 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Wharfedale Elysian 3 R Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 3.5" AMT Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 2 x 7" Woofer
- 44-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Weight:kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 41-5/16" x 10-7/16" x 12-7/16"
Wharfedale Elysian 3 Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- " AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
- 6" Midrange
- 2 x 7" Coated glass fibre matrix Woofer
- 6" Midrange
- 44-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 89 dB Sensitivity
- Impedance: 4ohms
- Power Range:30-200watts
- Weight:28.44kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 41-5/16" x 10-3/8" x 12-3/8" ( 1050.0 x 263.0 x 315.0mm )
Elysian 3 R and ELYSIAN 3 are members of Wharfedale's Elysian series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
Wharfedale Elysian Series
History
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Wharfedale Elysian 3 R and Wharfedale Elysian 3 compare 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
Both Elysian 3 R and ELYSIAN 3 are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Wharfedale Elysian 3 R |
Wharfedale Elysian 3 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
3.5-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
1 x 6-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7-inch
|
2 x 7-inch
|
Elysian 3 R features a 3.5" AMT Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" Woofer . On the other hand, the ELYSIAN 3 features a " AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" Coated glass fibre matrix Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 375Hz and 2900Hz.
Frequency Response
Elysian 3 R and ELYSIAN 3 has exactly the same frequency range of 44-22k Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Elysian 3 R and ELYSIAN 3 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 89 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Elysian 3 R and the Elysian 3 R can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Elysian 3 R features Binding post type posts and ELYSIAN 3 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
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 3 R's and Wharfedale Elysian 3's external dimensions. Wharfedale Elysian 3 R has external dimensions of ( ) whereas Wharfedale Elysian 3 has external dimensions of 1050.0 x 263.0 x 315.0mm ( 41-5/16 x 10-3/8 x 12-3/8inch) .
Wharfedale Elysian 3 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 263mm wider, 1050mm taller and 315mm deeper than Wharfedale Elysian 3 R.