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Wharfedale Elysian 4 vs Wharfedale Elysian C Comparison

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Wharfedale Elysian 4

Passive Floor-standing | 30-22k Hz

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Wharfedale Elysian 4 vs Wharfedale Elysian C Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by Wharfedale. Wharfedale Elysian 4 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Elysian C is a Center Channel speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Wharfedale Elysian 4 and Wharfedale Elysian C first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Wharfedale Elysian 4 Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 8.5" Coated Fiberglass Woofer
  • 30-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 92 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:15-250watts
  • Weight:49.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1188.0" x 15-13/16" x 18-3/16"( 1188.0 x 402.0 x 462.0mm )

Wharfedale Elysian C Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 27 x 45mm" Air Motion Transformer (AMT) Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 2 x 8.5" coated fiberglass matrix Woofer
  • 6" Midrange
  • 35-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:50-250watts
  • Weight:30.23kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 321.0" x 32-11/16" x 14-9/16"( 321.0 x 831.0 x 370.0mm )

Elysian 4 and Elysian C 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 4
Floor-standing 30-22k Hz 92 dB4Ω 2 x 8.5"
Wharfedale Elysian 1
  
Bookshelf 49-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 1 x 7"
Wharfedale Elysian C
Center Channel 35-22k Hz 91 dB6Ω 2 x 8.5"

What size room are the Wharfedale Elysian 4 and Wharfedale Elysian C 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* Wharfedale Elysian 4 Wharfedale Elysian C
Near-field Bad Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Average Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Average Poor

(* 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Wharfedale Elysian 4 and Wharfedale Elysian C compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


**This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.


Drivers

Both Elysian 4 and Elysian C are 3-way speakers.

Driver Wharfedale Elysian 4 Wharfedale Elysian C
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 27x90mm-inch 27 x 45mm-inch
Midrange 1 x 6-inch 1 x 6-inch
Woofer 2 x 8.5-inch 2 x 8.5-inch

Elysian 4 features a 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 8.5" Coated Fiberglass Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 340Hz and 3100Hz. On the other hand, the Elysian C features a 27 x 45mm" Air Motion Transformer (AMT) Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 8.5" coated fiberglass matrix Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 360Hz and 2900HZ.

Frequency Response

Elysian 4 has a frequency range of 30-22k Hz whereas Elysian C has a frequency range of 35-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 30Hz, the Elysian 4 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Elysian C's min frequency of 35Hz.

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

Elysian 4
Elysian C
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

Wharfedale Elysian 4
Wharfedale Elysian C
Min
Average
Max

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 4 is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Elysian C which has a nominal impedance of 6 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 4 can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Elysian 4 sensitivity is rated at 92 dB and the Elysian C's is rated at 91 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Wharfedale Elysian 4 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wharfedale Elysian C, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

Elysian 4
Elysian C
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Both Elysian 4 and Elysian C features dual binding post speaker terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring.

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

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Elysian 4 has a bottom firing port whereas Elysian C has a rear firing ports. Wharfedale Elysian 4's bottom-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to Wharfedale Elysian C with its rear-firing port.

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 4's and Wharfedale Elysian C's external dimensions. Wharfedale Elysian 4 has external dimensions of 1188.0 x 402.0 x 462.0mm ( 46-3/4 x 15-13/16 x 18-3/16inch) whereas Wharfedale Elysian C has external dimensions of 321.0 x 831.0 x 370.0mm ( 12-5/8 x 32-11/16 x 14-9/16inch) .

Wharfedale Elysian C is 867mm shorter and 92mm less deeper than Wharfedale Elysian 4 but it is also 429mm wider.

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 Wharfedale Elysian 4 is approximately 1857.2cm2 / 287.9inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale Elysian C is approximately 3074.7cm2 / 476.6inch2. The Elysian 4 requires 40% less surface area than the Elysian C which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of Wharfedale Elysian 4?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Elysian 4:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
  • 4 Spike feet
  • User Manual
  • What's in the Box of Wharfedale Elysian C?

    Here are the items that come with the Elysian C:
  • Center channel loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 2 Terminal-jumpers
  • User Manual

  • Reasons to choose Wharfedale Elysian 4 over Wharfedale Elysian C
    Sensitivity 92 dB vs 91 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Low Frequency Response 30 Hz vs 35 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Base Surface Area 1857cm2 vs 3074cm2 Takes less floor space

    Reasons to choose Wharfedale Elysian C over Wharfedale Elysian 4

    Nominal Impedance 6 ohms vs 4 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    Passive Radiator Foamed Rubber vs None Increases the bass performance
    Height 321mm vs 1188mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Price per pair* 4995USD vs 9996USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    Wharfedale Elysian 4 vs Wharfedale Elysian C Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General Wharfedale Elysian 4 Wharfedale Elysian C
    Brand Wharfedale Wharfedale
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Center channel speaker
    Power Range 15-250 watts 50-250 watts
    Sensitivity 92 dB 91 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 6 ohms
    Impedance n/a 3.5 ohms
    Frequency Response 30-22k Hz 35-22k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 2
    Woofer Size 8.5" 8.5"
    Woofer Composition Coated Fiberglass coated fiberglass matrix
    Woofer Surround Material Foamed Rubber n/a
    Tweeter Size 27x90mm" 27 x 45mm"
    Tweeter Type AMT (Ribbon) Air Motion Transformer (AMT)
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 6" 6"
    Crossover Frequency 340Hz and 3100Hz 360Hz and 2900HZ
    Firing Direction bottom rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 1188.0mm (46.8") 321.0mm (12.6")
    Width 402.0mm (15.8") 831.0mm (32.7")
    Depth 462.0mm (18.2") 370.0mm (14.6")
    Weight 49.60kg (109.1lbs) 30.23kg (66.5lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Lacquer MDF/Lacquer
    Available Colors Piano Black, Piano Walnut,White Piano Black, Piano Walnut,White
    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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