Wharfedale Elysian 1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It features a 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter and 1 x 7" Coated Fiberglass Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 49-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Wharfedale Elysian 1 has an MSRP of 4995$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale Elysian 1 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Wharfedale Elysian 1 Lifestyle
Wharfedale's Elysian Series of Loudspeakers
Elysian 1 is a member of Wharfedale's Elysian series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Wharfedale Elysian Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Wharfedale Elysian 1 Speaker
Wharfedale Elysian 1 has a Frequency response range of 49-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-175 watts. With a minimum frequency of 49 Hz, Elysian 1 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with Wharfedale Elysian 1, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $5000. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Elysian 1's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 5000$ (Pair), these are the 2 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Wharfedale Elysian 1's 49Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale Elysian 1?
The Crossover frequency of the Elysian 1 is set to 2500Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale Elysian 1's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.8 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Wharfedale Elysian 1 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Wharfedale Elysian 1 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Wharfedale Elysian 1 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Minimum Impedance of the Wharfedale Elysian 1
Even though the nominal impedance of the Elysian 1 is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 3.8 ohms Wharfedale Elysian 1 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Wharfedale Elysian 1:
Input Type
Elysian 1 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
Wharfedale Elysian 1 Back View
Wharfedale Elysian 1 External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale Elysian 1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 18-24 x 10-3/8 x 12-7/16inch (458.0 x 264.0 x 316.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Wharfedale Elysian 1 is approximately 834.2cm2 / 129.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale Elysian 1, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Wharfedale Elysian 1 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Wharfedale Elysian 1 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Wharfedale Elysian 1 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
WeightThe Wharfedale Elysian 1 weighs 15.03kg / 33.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Elysian 1's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $5000
Wharfedale Elysian 1 on a Stand
How does the Wharfedale Elysian 1 compare to the Wharfedale Elysian 2?
One of the natural alternative to the Wharfedale Elysian 1 is the Elysian 2 which is located one step higher in Wharfedale's Passive Bookshelf selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Wharfedale Elysian 1 and Wharfedale Elysian 2 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Wharfedale Elysian 1 vs Elysian 2 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale Elysian 1 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Lacquer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Wharfedale Elysian 1 is a bottom-firing port speaker
Available colors
Wharfedale Elysian 1 is available in Piano Black, Piano Walnut and White.
Wall Mounting
Elysian 1 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Wharfedale Elysian 1 come with a Grille?
Elysian 1 comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Elysian 1 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Wharfedale Elysian 1 with Grille
What's in the Box of Wharfedale Elysian 1?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Elysian 1:
2 Stand-mount loudspeakers2 Grilles4 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)User Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale Elysian 1.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale Elysian 1, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale Elysian 1
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Wharfedale Elysian 1 speaker:
Official Brochure for Wharfedale Elysian 1
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale Elysian 1 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale Elysian 1
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.