WHARFEDALE ELYSIAN 2 Reference Loudspeakers User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Wharfedale
Table of Contents
WHARFEDALE ELYSIAN 2 Reference Loudspeakers
ELYSIAN Series
Revealing the Passion and Excitement of the Musical Performance Founded in
1932, Wharfedale’s founder, Gilbert Briggs, had one goal in mind – to bring
music into the home by designing loudspeakers that conveyed the impact, thrill
and emotion of performance in an entirely natural and realistic way.
Thus he created the first true hi-fi experience for connoisseurs of music in
the home and continued to introduce technology that would enhance the
listening experience – like the commercial crossover, foam surrounds and the
slot port system.
Today Wharfedale engineers follow the same dictum utilizing technology where
it truly matters to develop loudspeakers that reveal the passion and
excitement behind the musical performance.
With that end in mind Wharfedale is proud to introduce ELYSIAN, a no-holds-
barred technological achievement that is devoted to involving you in the music
in a thrilling and exciting way.
Unpacking Your Loudspeakers
- Please read this manual as soon as you have opened the carton.
- Lift the loudspeaker carefully out of the packing. Do NOT try to lift the loudspeaker using the cloth bag.
- Unpack any accessories carefully.
- If there is any sign of damage or if the contents are incomplete, report this to your dealer as soon as possible.
- Retain the packing for future safe transport of the product. Dispose of the packing with respect to any recycling
- provisions in your area.
Positioning Stereo Loudspeakers
The distance between the speakers should be the same as between you and the speakers.
If you are sitting within 2m of the speakers, the distance between the speakers should be the same as between you and the speakers.
Otherwise site the speakers between 15 to 2 metres apart, clear of rear walls and room corners.
If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase
but may be boomy and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed further away
from the walls, the inward angle (toe in) may be increased by up to 30%. As
personal taste and room acoustics play a large role, experiment with different
configurations and play a wide range of programme material before finalising
the position of your speakers. The optimum listening position is in an area
between the speakers broadly known as the “sweet spot”. The more extreme the
angle of toe-in the narrower the sweet spot. Wharfedale loudspeakers are
designed to cover a wide Sonic perspective so there should be no need for
extreme settings. A mild angle inwards will cover a wide range o seating
positions.
The grilles are provided to protect the loudspeaker drive units from
accidental damage. For critical listening. please remove the grilles.
Standard Loudspeaker Wiring
Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel and prepare the ends. Unscrew each terminal a few turns. Connect the red. positive () terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding red. positive (+) amplifier terminal
Connect the black, negative (-) terminals similarly. Tighten the terminal
securely. Repeat this procedure for the Right
Channel If you are standard wiring make sure the terminal lin ks are securely
in place.
Looking After Your Loudspeaker
- Your Wharfedale loudspeakers use a specially hardwearing sealed finish. They should not be waxed or treated with spray polishes which will smear and dim their lustrous finish. Occasionally polish them with a dry or barely moist cloth to remove dust and finger marks, etc.
- Occasionally. remove the loudspeaker grilles and brush them gently with a soft brush before replacing them carefully.
- Never stand objects on your loudspeakers. In particular do not stand flowers, etc. on them – they are not jardinieres!
- Avoid getting any liquid behind the grile. If you accidentally spill liquid on your loudspeakers, take them to your dealer for attention before using them again.
- Do not open the speakers; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Never touch the driver units either with an obiect or your hands.
Specifications
- Specifications/ELYSIAN 2/ELYSIAN 4
- General Description/ 3-way stand mount speaker/3-way floor standing speaker
- Enclosure Type/ bass reflex/bass reflex
- Transducer Complement/3-way/3-way
- Bass Driver/8.5 (220mm) coated fiber glass matrix cone/85 (220mm) coated fibre glasS matrix cone x 2
- Midrange Driver/6 (150mm) coated fiberglass matrix cone/6 (15omm) coated fiberglass matrix cone
- Treble Driver/27 x 9omm AMT/27 x 9omm AMT
- AV Shield/No/No
- Sensitivity (2.83V @ im)/89dB/92dB
- Recommended Amplifier Power/25-250W/15-250W
- Peak SPL/109dB/110dB
- Nominal Impedance/402 (compatible 80)/40 (compatible 8Q)
- Minimum Impedance/3.6/3.2
- Frequency Response (+/-3dB)/35Hz 22kHz/30Hz 22kHz
- Bass Extension (-6dB)/28Hz/24Hz
- Crossover Frequency/360Hz, 29kHz/340Hz, 3.1kHz
- Cabinet Volume (in litres)/17.5. 43.6L/38L. 794
- Dimensions
- Height (on plinth)/700mm/1188mm
- Width (on plinth)/334mm/402mm
- Depth (with terminals)/580 x 460 x 830mmm/(432*30)mm
- Carton Size/580 x 460 x 830mmm/1285 x 595 x 480
- Net Weight/30.5kg/pcs/49.5kg/pcs
- Gross Weight/353kg/ctn/558kg/ctn
ELYSIAN Stands
- Materials:
- Columns: High carbon steel tube
- Top Plate: High carbon steel
- Base Plate: MDF piano finish
- Base Spikes: Hardened high carbon steel
Dimensions (mm):
- Height (on plinth): 428mm
- Width:402mm
- Depth (with badge): 435mm
Service Address
For technical support, servicing or product queries and information please
contact your local retailer or the office below.
UK
IAG HOuse, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
Tel +44 01480 452561
IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
Tel 44(0)1480 452561 Email:
[email protected]
http://www.wharfedale.co.uk
IAG reserves the right to alter the design and specifications without notice.
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Wharfedale is a member of the lInternational Audio Group.