Wharfedale ELYSIAN is a new flagship loudspeaker series that pushes the boundaries of capability and performance from a speaker at this price-point. A genuine example of luxury audio, ELYSIAN offers indulgence in design, materials, aesthetics and performance. A thorough and no compromise approach has led the Wharfedale engineers to create a benchmark in affordable, audiophile-grade luxury loudspeakers. Cutting edge design and class-leading technology are combined to deliver musical reproduction that will proudly challenge the world’s finest loudspeakers.
One for the connoisseur and one for the history books, ELYSIAN will leave you questioning, how is this possible in this price-class?
ELYSIAN is truly an audio engineering work of art.
From the genuine Piano-Lacquer finished cabinet, created with details of true craftsmanship, through to the AMT (Air Motion Transformer) high frequency transducers and European manufactured bass drivers, ELYSIAN represents a new standard in the world of home audio experiences. The resultant sound, from the finely balanced driver selection and expert crossover design, matches the pristine design with a degree of natural transparency that will leave you breathless.
PPS BEST HiFi Speakers Amplifiers Subwoofer of 2023
ELYSIAN 3 recognized as the Stand Out Product of 2023 by PURSUIT PERFECT SYSTEM.
Stereoplay - Golden Ear Award 2023
ELYSIAN 1 proudly claims 1st place in the Stereoplay Goldenes Ohr (Golden Ear) awards 2023
Best standmount loudspeakers under 4000 Euro
What Hi-Fi?(UK)
Wharfedale adds compact Elysian 3 floorstander to flagship speaker range
Fedeltà del Suono (IT) - TOP QUALITY
...I have the honour of reviewing a product from a brand that represents the history of HiFi. There are very few brands that started before the Second World War and Wharfedale is one of these, which, incredibly, still enjoys the excellence and is continuing to amaze with its intuitions and technological innovations.
What Hi-Fi? - 5 Stars
The Elysian 4 prove that Wharfedale can make great speakers at all price levels… these big Wharfedales represent excellent value. When it comes to build, engineering content and performance, they have little to fear from any rival… It’s clear that Wharfedale now has another jewel in its crown.
Tharbamar (USA)
One of the signatures of this speaker is top-end high quality finish, like super expensive Sonus Faber, the fit and finish in quality components to be used. The stand itself is very impressive! …this is the one of the high end speakers that you can get in this price point. Finishing quality is comparable to more than 10K dollars speakers.
What Hi-Fi?
The Elysian speakers sport eye-catching AMT tweeters… high-frequency driver, a form of electrostatic transducer, designed to move a high volume of air for low distortion and high accuracy.
REVEALING THE PASSION AND EXCITEMENT OF THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
ELYSIAN AMT
The AMT (Air Motion Transformer) is a radically different way of moving air. A large, pleated, lightweight diaphragm is driven across its surface by rows of strategically placed metallic strips immersed in a strong magnetic field. Under the influence of the musical drive the pleats in the diaphragm contract and expand, squeezing the air between them to form the desired waveform. Not only is this an efficient way of moving air but it is also very accurate as the diaphragm is under close control of the motor system at all times. In addition the AMT is a velocity, rather than pressure, transducer, capable of producing scintillatingly fast transients and dynamics. The result is a wide bandwidth device that achieves low distortion naturally and delivers wonderful musical detail.
ELYSIAN Midrange
Determined to match the sensitivity and accuracy of the AMT, we settled on a unique woven glass fibre matrix for the cone, which gives a wonderful combination of low mass and strength, and then gave this a coating of high plasticity to control its acoustic behavior. With such a low mass only a low-damping, foamed rubber-like material would match for the surround, again coated for durability. A central phase plug is specially shaped to linearise the output across a wide bandwidth, even well off-axis, enhancing a natural response to the music which can be heard anywhere you wish to sit. What you will hear is astonishing reality to voices and instruments. Vocalists seem to be present in the room with you – close your eyes and listen to the palpable presence of singers in the acoustic space presented by ELYSIAN.
ELYSIAN Bass
The bass units are loaded by the most advanced version of the unique Wharfedale Slot Port yet. Christened SLPP (Slot Loaded Profiled Port) the rear output of the bass units is not wasted. Instead the lowest frequency energy is vented to a slot at the base of the speaker, specially profiled to equalize the high internal pressure to the low pressure in the room. Overall system sensitivity is incredibly high, typically more than 92dB output for just 1 watt of input, allowing any amplifier to reveal the full dynamic range of the music fed to it without any strain or limitation. In combination the bass units and SLPP bass reflex system provide the massive foundation on which the rest of the musical performance sits, letting you feel as well as hear the full impact of thunderous low frequency information.
How does it compare?
See how the ground-breaking Wharfedale product series compares, from EVO4 through AURA to ELYSIAN.
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