Wharfedale Elysian 1R is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in 2025. It features a AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter and 1 x 7" Coated glass fibre matrix Woofer.
The compact ELYSIAN R: a 27 x 90 mm AMT over a 180 mm coated glass fibre matrix cone, with Wharfedale's slot-loaded profiled port. 44 Hz at -6dB.
The speaker has a frequency range of 49-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Wharfedale Elysian 1R has an MSRP of 5995$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale Elysian 1R 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's Elysian R Series of Loudspeakers
ELYSIAN 1R is a member of Wharfedale's Elysian R series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
See all 4 Wharfedale Elysian R models compared »
Wharfedale Elysian R Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Wharfedale Elysian 1R Speaker
Wharfedale Elysian 1R has a Frequency response range of 49-22k Hz and Power Range of 25-175 watts. With a minimum frequency of 49 Hz, ELYSIAN 1R delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how ELYSIAN 1R's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Wharfedale Elysian 1R?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 3 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Wharfedale Elysian 1R's 49Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale Elysian 1R?
The crossover frequency of the ELYSIAN 1R is set to 2600Hz. 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 1R'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 1R 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 1R with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Wharfedale Elysian 1R is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wharfedale Elysian 1R plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Wharfedale Elysian 1R
Even though the nominal impedance of the ELYSIAN 1R is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wharfedale is 3.8 ohms Wharfedale Elysian 1R so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Wharfedale Elysian 1R need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–175 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
ELYSIAN 1R 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.
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Wharfedale Elysian 1R External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale Elysian 1R has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 19-5/16 x 10-3/8 x 12-3/8inch (490.0 x 263.0 x 315.0mm ).
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 1R is approximately 828.5cm2 / 128.4inch2.
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WeightThe Wharfedale Elysian 1R weighs 15.00kg / 33lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how ELYSIAN 1R's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $10000
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale Elysian 1R has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. 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 1R is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Wall Mounting
ELYSIAN 1R doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Wharfedale Elysian 1R come with a Grille?
ELYSIAN 1R comes with 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.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale Elysian 1R.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find 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.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale Elysian 1R speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale Elysian 1R
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.