Wharfedale Elysian 4 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Wharfedale. It was released in 2020. It features a 27x90mm" AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter, 1 x 6" Midrange and 2 x 8.5" Coated Fiberglass Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 30-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Wharfedale Elysian 4 has an MSRP of 9996$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wharfedale Elysian 4 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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 4 Lifestyle
Wharfedale's Elysian Series of Loudspeakers
Elysian 4 is a member of Wharfedale's Elysian series of Passive speakers. The Elysian range is Wharfedale's flagship line, with an AMT tweeter and premium cabinets. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Wharfedale Elysian Series Speakers
Wharfedale Elysian Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Wharfedale Elysian 4 Speaker
Wharfedale Elysian 4 has a Frequency response range of 30-22k Hz and Power Range of 15-250 watts. With a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, Elysian 4 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Elysian 4's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Wharfedale Elysian 4?
Wharfedale Elysian 4's Coated Fiberglass Woofer
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Wharfedale Elysian 4's 30Hz:
Wharfedale Elysian 4's AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Wharfedale Elysian 4?
Elysian 4 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 340 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3100 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wharfedale Elysian 4's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Wharfedale Elysian 4 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 4 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Elysian 4 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Wharfedale Elysian 4 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Wharfedale Elysian 4 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Wharfedale Elysian 4 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Elysian 4 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 4 External Dimensions and Weight
Wharfedale Elysian 4 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 46-3/4 x 15-13/16 x 18-3/16inch (1188.0 x 402.0 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 4 is approximately 1857.2cm2 / 287.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Wharfedale Elysian 4, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Wharfedale Elysian 4 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Wharfedale Elysian 4 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Wharfedale Elysian 4 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Wharfedale Elysian 4 weighs 49.60kg / 109.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Elysian 4's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Cabinet type and Materials
Wharfedale Elysian 4 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.
Speaker Feet
Wharfedale Elysian 4 comes with 4 Spike feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.
It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
Wharfedale Elysian 4 Feet
Port Position
Wharfedale Elysian 4 is a bottom-firing port speaker.
Available colors
Wharfedale Elysian 4 is available in Piano Black, Piano Walnut and White.
Does the Wharfedale Elysian 4 come with a Grille?
Elysian 4 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 4 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Wharfedale Elysian 4 with Grille
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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wharfedale Elysian 4.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Wharfedale Elysian 4, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Wharfedale Elysian 4
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the Wharfedale Elysian 4 speaker:
Official Brochure for Wharfedale Elysian 4
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wharfedale Elysian 4 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wharfedale Elysian 4
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.