Wharfedale Loudspeakers
Wharfedale makes high value speakers. We love the Elysian models as well as some other models for offering exceptional sonics for the money.Elysian series
ELYSIAN Goals
The Elysian series results from the most ambitious research and development project in Wharfedale’s storied 90-year history. The design team took on the goal of retaining all that audiophiles have admired about the “British sound,” such as warmth, intimacy, freedom from listening fatigue, and uncolored response. Simultaneously, they sought to improve those qualities that audiophiles of today value, such as fine detail retrieval, spacious, three-dimensional imaging, and freedom from enclosure-induced coloration's. On top of that, the design brief noted that they need to be beautiful and finely finished enough to be worthy of placement in the finest homes and galleries.
AMT Tweeter
The Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter utilized in the range is a radically different method to move air than a conventional dome tweeter. A large, pleated lightweight diaphragm is driven across its surface by rows of strategically placed magnets. Not only is this an efficient way of moving air, but it is also very accurate as the extremely low-mass diaphragm is under close control of the motor system at all times. The result is a wide bandwidth transducer that achieves low distortion and delivers exceptional musical detail without being “bright,” harsh, and fatiguing.ELYSIAN Midrange
Determined to match the sensitivity and accuracy of the AMT, the Wharfedale design team chose a unique woven glass fiber matrix cone with an ideal combination of low mass and strength. A high plasticity coat provides damping to suppress high-frequency resonance. A specially shaped central phase plug linearizes the output across a wide bandwidth, even well off-axis for exceptionally natural sound throughout the room. With Elysian, you will hear astonishingly realistic reproduction of voices and instruments. Vocalists and musicians appear to be present in the room with you. Close your eyes and listen to the palpable presence of the performance in your listening room.ELYSIAN Bass
The woofer cones are the same low mass yet stiff woven glass fiber matrix as the midrange driver. The most advanced version of Wharfedale’s unique port system – the Slot Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP) – vents the woofers. As with all other bass port designs, the woofer’s rear radiation is not wasted but vented into the room. But that is where the similarities end.
The bass energy in the enclosure is under high pressure. In conventional port designs, air turbulence occurs when the bass waves abruptly exit into the low-pressure room. This turbulence wastes bass and often causes annoying “chuffing” or “popping” sounds, sometimes referred to as port noise.
In the SLPP system, both ends of the port tube are flared with a semi-parabolic flange to linearize airflow through the tube. The low-frequency energy is then vented to a slot at the speaker’s base, specially profiled to equalize the high internal pressure to the room’s low pressure. The result is an entirely natural recreation of bass instruments’ fundamental notes presented with authority and articulation, without port-induced distortion and noise. 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.
ELYSIAN Crossover
Combining the drivers’ outputs is an advanced computer-modeled crossover that has been developed over hundreds of hours of listening tests, fine-tuned to make sure that the blend between the drive units is seamless. Of particular note is the phase consistency between the drivers, allowing the power response to be highly linear and consistent throughout your listening room. Elysian crossovers use the highest grade, acoustically transparent components throughout, ensuring that you hear all the musical detail with nothing held back. You’ll hear the full body of instruments like cello and bass guitar without straining to enjoy the complete dynamics of the musical recital. Whether you are listening to solo piano, a full orchestra or a jazz trio, or a multi-instrument rock performance, ELYSIAN is more than capable of bringing the thrill and excitement of the performance into your listening room.
ELYSIAN Enclosure
One can’t help but notice that Elysian is attractive. That beauty is more than skin deep. Underneath the hand polished piano lacquer finish lies a multi-layer enclosure composed of layers of different wood products sandwiched together. The dissimilar resonance characteristic of each material serves to cancel the other’s resonance for vibration and coloration-free performance. All of the drivers’ acoustic energy launches directly into the room instead of vibrating the enclosure panels. You will enjoy the kind of clarity, detail and three-dimensional imaging one expects from the costliest loudspeakers (but at a far more accessible price). Elysian’s cabinet edges are contoured to minimize coloration-inducing diffraction. Available finishes include high gloss piano black and white. Six hand-polished layers of lacquer create their mirror-like finish worthy of concert-grade grand pianos. In the case of the available high gloss walnut, Elysian boasts book-matched real wood veneer. Book matching creates symmetry and yields maximum continuity of grain, a pattern that is most pleasing to the eye. Elysian's are only sold in pairs to ensure that the veneer pattern is similar for both speakers. The fit and finish of Elysian cabinets are extraordinary, the equal or better of speakers selling for two to five times the price. Looks do matter.
Elysian 4
$9,995.00/Pair

What Hifi said:
"In our view, good value doesn’t come down to how cheap something is; for us it’s about how much you get for the money. In those terms, these big Wharfedales represent excellent value. When it comes to build, engineering content and performance, they have little to fear from any rival."
See the Youtube review from Andrew Robinson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXCq1Z6eY6E
Specifications:
Treble | 3.5" (90mm) Air Motion Transformer |
Midrange | 6.0" (150mm) coated fiberglass matrix cone |
Bass | 8.5" (220mm) coated fiberglass matrix cone |
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 | 109.1 lbs |
Dimensions (HxWxD) |
46.8" x 15.8" x 17.0 |
$6995.00/Pair

Superb large monitors that get close to the modal 4 performance in a smaller footprint
Specs
Treble: | 3.5" (90mm) Air Motion Transformer |
Midrange: | 6.0" (150mm) coated fiberglass matrix cone |
Bass: | 8.5" (220mm) coated fiberglass matrix cone |
Nominal Impedance: | 4Ω (compatible 8Ω ) |
Crossover Frequency: | 360Hz, 2.9kHz |
Frequency Response: | 35Hz ~ 22kHz (+/-3dB) |
Sensitivity: | 89dB (2.83V @1m) |
Recommended Amplifier Power: | 25 - 250W |
Weight: | 67.2lbs |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 27.6" x 13.1" x 17.0" |
$4,995.00/Pair

Shown on optional stands $799.00/Pr
Specs
Treble: | 3.5" (90mm) Air Motion Transformer |
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Bass: | 7" (180mm) coated fiberglass matrix cone |
Nominal Impedance: | 4Ω (compatible 8Ω ) |
Crossover Frequency: | 2.5kHz |
Frequency Response: | 49Hz ~ 22kHz (+/-3dB) |
Sensitivity: | 89dB (2.83V @1m) |
Recommended Amplifier Power: | 25 - 175W |
Weight (ea): | 33lbs |
Evo 4.3 $1698.00 pr
Sale $1498.00 pair ![]() Available in Walnut, Black Oak and White oak EVO4 retains classic British speaker sound: natural, musical, and addictive, free from listening fatigue while adding a level of transparency, ultra-low colouration, and detail surpassed only by Wharfedale’s Elysian range. EVO4 is a unique opportunity to experience ultra-high-end sound and style at a modest cost. Evo 4.4
Available in Walnut, Black Oak and White oak EVO4 retains classic British speaker sound: natural, musical, and addictive, free from listening fatigue while adding a level of transparency, ultra-low colouration, and detail surpassed only by Wharfedale’s Elysian range. EVO4 is a unique opportunity to experience ultra-high-end sound and style at a modest cost. |
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Linton $1699.00 Pr ![]() Hi quality 3 way large monitor with excellent reviews |