WHARFEDALE ELYSIAN 2 Elysian Series Wireless Loudspeaker User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Wharfedale
Table of Contents
ELYSIAN Series
User Manual
ELYSIAN 2, ELYSIAN 4
BRITAIN’S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS
Designed and engineered in the United Kingdom.
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 1.5 to 2 meters apart, clear of rear walls
and room corners.
If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase
but maybe 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 program 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 of 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 links are securely in place.
Looking After Your Loudspeaker
Your Wharfedale loudspeakers use an especially 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 grille. 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 object or your hands.
Specifications
| ELYSIAN 2| ELYSIAN 4
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General Description
Enclosure Type
Transducer Complement
Bass Driver
Midrange Driver
Treble Driver
AV Shield
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)
Recommended Amplifier Power
Peak SPL
Nominal Impedance
Minimum Impedance
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
Bass Extension (-6dB)
Crossover Frequency
Cabinet Volume (in liters)| 3-way stand-mount speaker
bass reflex
3-way
8.5″ (220mm) coated fibre glass matrix cone
6″ (150mm) coated fibre glass matrix cone
27 x 90mm AMT
No
89dB
25-250W
109dB
4Ω (compatible 8Ω )
3.6Ω
35Hz ~ 22kHz
28Hz
360Hz, 2.9kHz
17.5L, 43.6L| 3-way floorstanding speaker
bass reflex
3-way
8.5″ (220mm) coated fibre glass matrix cone x 2
6″ (150mm) coated fibre glass matrix cone
27 x 90mm AMT
No
92dB
15-250W
110dB
4Ω (compatible 8Ω )
3.2Ω
30Hz ~ 22kHz
24Hz
340Hz, 3 .1kHz
38L, 79.4L
Dimensions (mm)
Height (on plinth)
Width (on plinth)
Depth (with terminals)
Carton Size
Net Weight
Gross Weight| 700mm
334mm
(432+30)mm
580 x 460 x 830mm
30.5kg/pcs
35.3kg/ctn| 1188mm
402mm
(432+30)mm
1285 x 595 x 480
49.5kg/pcs
55.8kg/ctn
| ELYSIAN Stands
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Materials:
Columns
Top Plate
Base Plate
Base Spikes| High carbon steel tube
High carbon steel
MDF piano finish
Hardened high carbon steel
Dimensions (mm):
Height (on plinth)
Width
Depth (with badge)| 428mm
402mm
435mm
Service Address
For technical support, servicing, or product queries and information please
contact your local retailer or the office below.
IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
Tel: +44(0)1480 452561
IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK
Tel: +44(0)1480 452561 Email:
service@wharfedale.co.uk
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 International Audio Group.