{"product_id":"wharfedale-elysian-4r-floorstanding-speaker-pair","title":"Wharfedale Elysian 4R Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Wharfedale Elysian 4R Floorstanding Speaker (Pair) — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “Wharfedale Elysian 4R Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:0.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWharfedale Elysian 4R Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eFlagship 4-way reference floorstanding loudspeaker • Air Motion Transformer (AMT) high-frequency driver • woven fiberglass matrix midrange \u0026amp; bass drivers • Slot-Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP) system • piano-lacquer furniture cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eWharfedale Elysian 4R Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as the pinnacle of Wharfedale loudspeaker engineering, delivering reference-grade acoustic transparency, visceral dynamic power, and breathtaking aesthetic craftsmanship. Featuring an ultra-fast Air Motion Transformer (AMT) treble unit paired with bespoke woven fiberglass matrix midrange and dual bass drivers, this flagship 4-way floorstanding system reproduces music with lifelike realism and micro-detailed clarity. Housed in handcrafted multi-layer piano-lacquer cabinets featuring Wharfedale’s Slot-Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP) bass-reflex technology, the Elysian 4R provides effortless low-frequency extension and holographic soundstage depth for reference audio systems.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship reference British audio engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eWharfedale Elysian 4R Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an uncompromised statement in high-end acoustic design, material science, and luxury cabinet finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Air Motion Transformer (AMT) Treble Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e — ultra-lightweight folded diaphragm moves air with lightning-fast velocity, delivering sweet, uncompressed, high-frequency transients and ultra-low distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWoven Fiberglass Matrix Midrange \u0026amp; Bass Cone Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight high-rigidity woven fiberglass drivers provide exceptional damping, fast transient speed, and low coloration across vocals and instrumentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot-Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP) Bass Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — cabinet internal energy is vented through a tuned slot at the base of the cabinet to equalize pressure, producing smooth, room-filling bass without port turbulence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Piano-Lacquer Cabinetry\u003c\/strong\u003e — constructed from multi-layer wood combinations to dampen cabinet resonances and finished in multi-coat hand-polished piano lacquer with genuine wood veneers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Elysian 4R\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these loudspeakers sold as a pair or individually?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product listing is for a complete \u003cstrong\u003eWharfedale Elysian 4R Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e containing two matched flagship floorstanding loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat amplification power is recommended for the Elysian 4R?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elysian 4R features high sensitivity (92dB) and an 8 Ohm nominal impedance, pairing exceptionally well with high-current stereo amplifiers or mono-block amplifiers rated between 50W and 500W per channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Slot-Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP) system work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SLPP design routes high-pressure internal air from the enclosure down through a profiled slot between the cabinet base and plinth, distributing low frequencies evenly into the room and making speaker placement easier relative to rear walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat finishes are available for the Elysian 4R?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Elysian 4R is available in luxury hand-polished piano lacquer finishes, including Piano Black, Piano White, and Piano Walnut real wood veneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Wharfedale dealer offering 100% factory-authentic reference loudspeakers with full manufacturer warranty coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom high-end audio specialists available to assist with room acoustics, amplifier matching, and cable recommendations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated post-purchase technical support for stereo positioning and system calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure white-glove freight shipping with specialized protective packaging on every pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference stereo integrated amplifiers and high-current mono-block power amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile-grade bi-wire speaker interconnect cables and isolation accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution network streamers and flagship digital-to-analog converters (DACs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElysian 4R Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Way Reference Floorstanding Loudspeakers (Sold as a Pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 x 90mm Air Motion Transformer (AMT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMid-Frequency Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0\" (150mm) Woven Fiberglass Matrix Cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLow-Frequency Drivers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 8.5\" (220mm) Woven Fiberglass Matrix Cones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340Hz \/ 3.1kHz (4-Way Crossover Network)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30Hz – 22kHz (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBass Extension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24Hz (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92 dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50W – 500W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ohms (8 Ohms Compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass-Reflex via Slot-Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions with Plinth (H x W x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.8\" x 15.8\" x 17.0\" (118.8 cm x 40.2 cm x 43.2 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109.1 lbs (49.5 kg) per cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWharfedale Elysian 4R Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated floor plinths \u0026amp; heavy-duty isolation spikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective fabric grilles \u0026amp; white handling gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual \u0026amp; warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Wharfedale\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Floorstanding Speakers, High-End Audio, Tower Loudspeakers\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wharfedale","offers":[{"title":"Matte Black","offer_id":67746328478062,"sku":"WHAELYSIAN4RMATBLK","price":11995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Grey","offer_id":67746328510830,"sku":"WHAELYSIAN4RMATGRE","price":11995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gloss Walnut","offer_id":67746328543598,"sku":"WHAELYSIAN4RGLOWLNT","price":11995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/wharfedale-elysian-4r-floorstanding-speaker-in-matte-black-pair.webp?v=1791913901","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/wharfedale-elysian-4r-floorstanding-speaker-pair","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}