Wharfedale Elysian 4 Speakers

Wharfedale Elysian 4 Speakers

Read the in-depth review of the Wharfedale Elysian 4 speakers by What Hi-Fi

The Wharfedale Elysian 4 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker designed for audiophiles who demand both luxury and high-performance audio. This speaker is a true masterpiece in both design and technology, offering cutting-edge features and class-leading performance that will satisfy even the most discerning listeners.

Features and Specifications

The Elysian 4 features a bass reflex enclosure and a 3-way driver complement. It has two 8.5" coated fibre glass matrix cone bass drivers, one 6" midrange driver, and a 27 x 90mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer) treble driver. The speaker has a sensitivity of 92dB and a recommended amplifier power of 15-250W, with a peak SPL of 110dB. It has a nominal impedance of 4Ω (compatible with 8Ω) and a minimum impedance of 3.2Ω.

The frequency response of the Elysian 4 ranges from 30Hz to 22kHz with a +/-3dB deviation, and its bass extension is -6dB at 24Hz. The speaker crossover frequency is 340Hz and 3.1kHz, and the cabinet volume is 38L and 79.4L. The dimensions of the speaker are 1188mm in height (on plinth), 402mm in width, and 432+30mm in depth (with terminals). It has a net weight of 49.5kg per speaker. The speaker comes in black, walnut, or white piano finish and includes rubber feet as standard accessories.

Design and Craftsmanship

The Elysian 4 is a true work of art in both design and craftsmanship. Its bass reflex enclosure is beautifully finished with a black, walnut, or white piano finish that complements any décor. The cabinet is made with premium materials and features a PROS (Panel Resonance Optimization System) sandwich of different woods that reduce panel resonance to below audibility.

The drivers are perfectly balanced and matched with an expertly designed crossover that seamlessly blends the output of the three transducers. The result is a speaker that delivers natural transparency and breathtakingly clear and extended high frequencies, with thunderous low-frequency information that lets you feel as well as hear the full impact of the music.

The Verdict

The Wharfedale Elysian 4 is a luxurious and high-performance floorstanding speaker that will satisfy even the most discerning audiophiles. Its cutting-edge features and class-leading performance are matched only by its exquisite design and craftsmanship. If you demand both luxury and high-quality audio, the Elysian 4 is the speaker for you.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the Wharfedale Elysian 4 Speakers. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Wharfedale Elysian 4 more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the Wharfedale Elysian 4 Speakers, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you.

Wharfdale Elysian 4 specification:

• General description: : 3-way floorstanding speaker
• Enclosure type: Bass reflex
• Transducer complement: 3-way
• Bass driver: 8.5" (220mm) coated fibre glass matrix cone x 2
• Midrange driver: 6" (150mm) coated fibre glass matrix cone
• Treble driver: 27 x 90mm AMT
• AV shield: No
• Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 92dB
• Recommended amplifier power: 15-250W
• Peak SPL: 110dB
• Nominal impedance: 4Ω (compatible 8Ω)
• Minimum impedance: 3.2Ω
• Frequency response(+/-3dB): 30Hz ~ 22kHz
• Bass extension(-6dB): 24Hz
• Crossover frequency: 340Hz, 3.1kHz
• Cabinet Volume(in litres): 38L, 79.4L
• Dimensions (mm):
• Height (on plinth): 1188mm
• Width: 402mm
• Depth (with terminals): (432+30)mm
• Carton size: 1285 x 595 x 480mm
• Net weight: 49.5kg/pcs
• Gross weight: 55.8kg/ctn
• Finish: Black / Walnut / White Piano Finish
• Standard accessories: Rubber feet