Elysian 4 Floorstanding Speakers

$15,999.99 (Pair)

The Elysian 4 is the flagship floorstanding speaker of Wharfedale’s Elysian range — a reference three-way tower for large rooms and the most demanding systems. Twin 8.5" (220 mm) fibre-glass matrix bass drivers, a 6" (150 mm) midrange and a 27 × 90 mm AMT tweeter reach a remarkable 24 Hz bass extension.

Crossing over at 340 Hz and 3.1 kHz across a 30 Hz – 22 kHz response, the Elysian 4 combines a very high 92 dB sensitivity with a 110 dB peak SPL for effortless dynamics and genuine full-range bass without a subwoofer. Its 4 Ω nominal impedance (8 Ω compatible, 3.2 Ω minimum) and 15–250 W power range make it easy to drive yet scalable to reference amplification. Each speaker weighs 49.5 kg.

It is the pinnacle of the Elysian Series; the Elysian 2 standmount shares its voicing in a smaller package. Browse all our floorstanding speakers.

Wharfedale Australia is the official, AVR-authorised distributor — every Elysian 4 is backed by genuine Australian warranty and local support.

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A luxury Audio Experience

Wharfedale’s Elysian series is much like Bob Dylan circa Blonde on Blonde: an unrivalled and superbly tailored storyteller. Like Bob, no longer content to play just one way, Elysian was specifically designed to shake up the high end of hifi. Years of R&D, AMT technology, and a six-coat, hand-polished, true piano-lacquer finish combine to deliver audio par excellence. Elysian is a luxury audio experience. But, in true Wharfedale fashion, we refuse to make you pay a premium for loudspeakers, luxury or not. So we decimated the competition on price. This way, you can purchase a pair of ultra high-end loudspeakers and still pocket change. The wife will never believe you paid so little.

STORY TELLING AMT's

Elysian’s AMT (Air Motion Transformer) is a radically different way of moving air. A large, pleated and lightweight diaphragm is driven across its surface by strategically placed metallic strips immersed in a strong magnetic field. The pleats expand and contract, squeezing air between them to create the waveform. The results are transformative. Highly efficient and highly accurate, violins cry in exquisite detail and sopranos soar to previously unimaginable heights. Elysian’s AMT technology transports you from the listening room to the recording studio, from the lounge to the live stage, telling – in truth – the full story of your favourite recordings.

Voices in the room

Years of R&D went into Elysian’s unique, woven glass-fibre cone to match the accuracy of the AMT. With a coat of high plasticity to control its acoustic behaviour, we created a strong, low-mass diaphragm to offer you incredible acoustic performance and speaker efficiency, making component-matching a breeze. A central phase plug, specially shaped to linearise output across a wide bandwidth, widens your listening position while giving astonishing reality to voices and instruments. So no matter their placement, no matter the room, Elysian brings vocalists into the acoustic space to deliver you a breathtaking experience, everytime.

CONDUCTOR QUALITY CROSSOVERS

Elysian’s finely-tuned crossovers act with the authority of a music conductor, ensuring each component works in perfect harmony to give you a listening experience like no other. Advanced computer modelling, the highest-grade components and hundreds of hours of listening tests combine to deliver incredible phase consistency across the drive unit ouput and a linear power response. All this to provide you a wider range of seating positions and a more emotional connection to your music.

DON'T HEAR IT, FEEL IT

Elysian’s incredible bass drivers allow you to truly feel your music. Glass fibre matrix cones, terminated by highly flexible rubber surrounds, plumb the depths of the lowest frequencies in recorded music. Reaching below 28Hz, baritones thunder through your chest and tenors tremble the ice-cubes in your drink. Elysian’s mighty bass delivery ensures you’re moved by the deep, immersive power of percussion, stringed and wind instruments, so that once again you feel – not just hear – your favourite music.

EVERY NIGHT AT THE OPERA

Elysian’s handcrafted veneers in true piano-lacquer reflect the grandeur of a finely crafted instrument, making Elysian the centrepiece of your home’s music room. Its Panel Resonance Optimisation System both eliminates panel resonance and reduces interference from the internal drive units. And the results are simply breathtaking. Elysian peels away the barriers between listening to recorded music and the goosebumps felt from a live performance, making every night a night at the opera.

Available in these finishes


Piano Walnut	Piano Black	Piano White

Technical Specifications

System	3-way floorstanding speaker
Driver
Treble	27x90mm AMT
Midrange	6.0" (150mm) coated fibre glass matrix cone
Bass	8.5" (220mm) coated fibre glass matrix cone x 2
Nominal Impedance	4Ω (compatible 8Ω )
Crossover Frequency	340Hz, 3.1kHz
Frequency Response	30Hz - 22kHz (+/-3dB)
Sensitivity	92dB (2.83V @1m)
Recommended Amplifier Power	15 - 250W
Weight	49.5kg/pc
Dimensions (H x W x D)mm	1188 x 402 x 462mm