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Wharfedale Elysian 4 Review
Wharfedale Elysian 4

Main Features

  • 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:109.13 lbs / 49.60 kg
  • Dimensions(HxWxD): 46-3/4"x15-13/16"x18-3/16" / 1188.0 x 402.0 x 462.0mm
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Wharfedale Elysian 4 Review
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Wharfedale Elysian 4 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Wharfedale. 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.

What size of room is the Wharfedale Elysian 4 speaker good for?

The size of the room in which you are planning to use the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various sizes of environments considering its size and max power parameters:

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

(* 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.)

What are the speakers in Wharfedale's Elysian Series?

Elysian 4 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
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35-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 1 x 8.5"
Wharfedale Elysian 1
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49-22k Hz 89 dB4Ω 1 x 7"
Wharfedale Elysian 4
30-22k Hz 92 dB4Ω 2 x 8.5"
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 4 speaker?

Wharfedale Elysian 4 has a Frequency response range of 30-22k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 15-250 watts. At a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, Elysian 4 will provide a deep bass that will probably satisfy majority of listeners, especially for music. Movie lovers and music listeners who like to experience a full range response will still benefit from the 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 4's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Wharfedale Elysian 4
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High Frequency
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Wharfedale Elysian 4 Woofer
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:

  • PSB Synchrony T600 with Low Frequency of 24 Hz (Compare w/ Elysian 4)
  • KLH Kendall with Low Frequency of 25 Hz (Compare w/ Elysian 4)
  • GoldenEar Triton Five with Low Frequency of 26 Hz (Compare w/ Elysian 4)
  • Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G with Low Frequency of 27 Hz (Compare w/ Elysian 4)
  • MartinLogan Motion XT F200 with Low Frequency of 27 Hz (Compare w/ Elysian 4)


Wharfedale Elysian 4 Tweeter
Wharfedale Elysian 4's AMT (Ribbon) Tweeter

What is the Crossover frequency of Wharfedale Elysian 4?

Elysian 4 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 340Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 3100Hz.

What are the Impedance and Sensitivity of the Wharfedale Elysian 4? Is it an easy-to-drive speaker?

Wharfedale Elysian 4's nominal impedance level is 4 ohms and has a sensitivity of 92 dB.

Sensitivity
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Nominal Impedance of 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 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.

Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Wharfedale Elysian 4:

  • Integrated Amps under 5000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 10000 USD
  • Integrated Amps under 20000 USD
  • All Integrated Amplifiers

Input Type

Elysian 4 has Binding 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 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.

Weight

The 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
Wharfedale Elysian 4
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Floor-standing Speakers under $10000
Wharfedale Elysian 4
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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
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
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.

    • Speaker Cable and Connectors
      • Speaker Cables with Banana Plugs: If you know the lenght of the cable you need, this is the easier option to connect your speakers with your amp.
      • Speaker Cables without Connectors: If you are not sure about the lenght or need longer than standard cables with plugs, choose this option.
      • Banana Connectors and Plugs: If you chose the cables without connectors option or already have some cable around, pick the banana plugs separately.
    • Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolatorsmore 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.

    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.

    Wharfedale Elysian 4  Lifestyle
    Wharfedale Elysian 4 Lifestyle

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Wharfedale Elysian 4
    What is the External Dimensions of Wharfedale Elysian 4
    What is the Speaker Sensitivity of Wharfedale Elysian 4
    is the Wharfedale Elysian 4 an easy to drive speaker?



    Wharfedale Elysian 4 Detailed Specifications

    General
    BrandWharfedale
    Full Model NameWharfedale Elysian 4
    Speaker Type3-way Floor-standing
    Power Range15-250 watts
    Sensitivity92 dB
    Impedance4 ohms
    Frequency Response30-22k Hz
    DRIVERS
    Woofer Size8.5-inch
    Woofer CompositionCoated Fiberglass
    Woofer SurroundFoamed Rubber
    Tweeter Size27x90mm-inch
    Tweeter TypeAMT (Ribbon)
    Midrange Size6-inch
    Crossover freq340Hz and 3100Hz
    Port Positionbottom

    CONNECTIONS
    Connector TypeBinding post
    Biamp InputsYes
    Port Positionbottom
    PHYSICAL SPECS
    Height1188.0mm ( 46-3/4-inch)
    Width402.0mm ( 15-13/16-inch)
    Depth462.0mm ( 18-3/16-inch)
    Height1188.0mm ( 46-3/4-inch)
    Weight49.60kg ( 109.13 lbs)
    EnclosureBass Reflex
    FinishMDF/Lacquer
    Available ColorsPiano Black, Piano Walnut,White
    Mounting BracketNo
    GrilleYes
    Moisture ResistanceNo
    OTHER
    Handheld RemoteNo
    Parts Warranty5 Years
    Labor Warranty5 Years
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