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Wharfedale Elysian 2 Review
Wharfedale Elysian 2

Main Features

  • 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
  • 6" Midrange
  • 8.5" Coated Fiberglass Woofer
  • 35-22k Hz Frequency Response
  • 89 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:25-250watts
  • Weight:67.10 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 27.5" x 13.1" x 18.1"
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Wharfedale Elysian 2 Review

Wharfedale Elysian 2 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wharfedale. It features a 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter, 1 x 6" Midrange and 1 x 8.5" Coated Fiberglass Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 35-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Wharfedale Elysian 2 has an MSRP of 6996$ per pair.

What size of room is the Wharfedale Elysian 2 speaker good for?

The size of the room that you are planning to use the Wharfedale Elysian 2 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various size of environments considering its size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment Suitability
Near-fieldPoor
Small RoomPoor
Mid-size RoomGood
Large RoomGood
Very Large RoomAverage

What are the speakers in Wharfedale's Elysian Series?

Elysian 2 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
Model Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
Wharfedale Elysian 2
35-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 1 x 8.5"
Wharfedale Elysian 4
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30-22k Hz 92 dB4Ω 2 x 8.5"
Wharfedale Elysian 1
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49-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 1 x 7"
Wharfedale Elysian C
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35-22k Hz 91 dB6Ω 2 x 8.5"


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What is the Frequency Response of the Wharfedale Elysian 2 speaker?

Wharfedale Elysian 2 has a Frequency response range of 35-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-250 watts. At a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, Elysian 2 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who likes to experience a full range response will still benefit from use of a subwooofer though.

Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Elysian 2's Low and High frequency values compared with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
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Wharfedale Elysian 2 Woofer
Wharfedale Elysian 2's Coated Fiberglass Woofer

Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Bookshelf speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the Wharfedale Elysian 2's 35Hz:

  • Buchardt S400 MKII with Low Frequency of 33 Hz (Compare w/ Elysian 2)


Wharfedale Elysian 2 Tweeter
Wharfedale Elysian 2's AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter

What is the Crossover frequency of Wharfedale Elysian 2?

Elysian 2 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 360Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2900Hz.

What is the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Wharfedale Elysian 2? Is it an easy to drive speaker?

Wharfedale Elysian 2's nominal impedance level is 4 ohms and has a sensitivity of 89 dB.

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Nominal Impedance of 4 Ohms means that the Wharfedale Elysian 2 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 2 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.

Sensitivity

89dB of Wharfedale Elysian 2 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.

Check our Integrated Amplifiers page to find an amplifier to pair with the Wharfedale Elysian 2.

Input Type

Elysian 2 has Post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by running separate speaker wires to the low & high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping allows the use of separate amplifiers for the high & low frequency drivers of your loudspeaker which may result in greater dynamic range & lower distortion.

Wharfedale Elysian 2 Back View
Wharfedale Elysian 2 Back View

Wharfedale Elysian 2 External Dimensions and Weight

Wharfedale Elysian 2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 27.5 x 13.1 x 18.1inch (700.0 x 334.0 x 462.0mm ).

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 2 is approximately 1543.1cm2 / 239.2inch2.

To have a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale Elysian 2, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

Wharfedale Elysian 2 Real Life Body Size Comparison
Wharfedale Elysian 2 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the Wharfedale Elysian 2 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 2 placed next to an amplifier and turntable
Wharfedale Elysian 2 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

Weight

The Wharfedale Elysian 2 weighs 30.50kg / 67.1lbs (per piece). Here is a comparison of how Elysian 2's weight compared with the average, max and min weights in its class.

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How does the Wharfedale Elysian 2 compare to the Wharfedale Elysian 4?

One of the natural alternative to the Wharfedale Elysian 2 is the Elysian 4 which is located one step higher in Wharfedale's Passive Bookshelf selection.

Check the Detailed Comparison of Wharfedale Elysian 2 vs Elysian 4 for more details.

Cabinet type and Materials

Wharfedale Elysian 2 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and MDF/Wood-veneer 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 2 is a bottom-firing port speaker

Available colors

Wharfedale Elysian 2 is available in Piano Black, Piano Walnut and White.

Wall Mounting

Elysian 2 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.

Does the Wharfedale Elysian 2 come with a Grille?

Elysian 2 comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Elysian 2 magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.

Wharfedale Elysian 2  with Grille
Wharfedale Elysian 2 with Grille

What's in the Box of Wharfedale Elysian 2?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Elysian 2:
  • Stand-mount loudspeaker
  • Grille
  • 2 Terminal-jumpers (pre-installed)
  • User Manual
  • User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale Elysian 2, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for Wharfedale Elysian 2

    Official Brochure

    Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Wharfedale Elysian 2 speaker:
    Official Brochure for Wharfedale Elysian 2

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale Elysian 2 speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for Wharfedale Elysian 2

    Warranty

    5 years of parts warranty and 5 years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

    Wharfedale Elysian 2  Lifestyle
    Wharfedale Elysian 2 Lifestyle

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Wharfedale Elysian 2
    What is the External Dimensions of Wharfedale Elysian 2
    What is the Speaker Sensitivity of Wharfedale Elysian 2
    is the Wharfedale Elysian 2 an easy to drive speaker?


    Wharfedale Elysian 2 Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandWharfedale
    Full Model NameWharfedale Elysian 2
    Speaker Type3-way Bookshelf
    Power Range25-250 watts
    Sensitivity89 dB
    Impedance4 ohms
    Frequency Response35-22k Hz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size8.5-inch
    Woofer CompositionCoated Fiberglass
    Woofer SurroundFoamed Rubber
    Tweeter Size27x90mm-inch
    Tweeter TypeAMT (Ribbon)
    Midrange Size6-inch
    Crossover freq360Hz and 2900Hz
    Port Positionbottom

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypePost
    Biamp InputsYes
    Port Positionbottom
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height700.0mm ( 27.5-inch)
    Width334.0mm ( 13.1-inch)
    Depth462.0mm ( 18.1-inch)
    Height700.0mm ( 27.5-inch)
    Weight30.50kg ( 67.10 lbs)
    EnclosureBass Reflex
    FinishMDF/Wood-veneer
    Available ColorsPiano Black, Piano Walnut,White
    Mounting BracketNo
    Recommended Stand Height16-22
    GrilleYes
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty5 years
    Labor Warranty5 years
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