Elysian 1 vs RBH Sound Reference 61
The Reference 61's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Elysian 1's 89 dB, its impedance 6Ω against 4Ω, and its woofer 6.5" against 7". Both share ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,499 - $4,495
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About the Elysian 1
The Wharfedale Elysian 1 is a premium 2-way bookshelf/standmount loudspeaker from Wharfedale’s flagship Elysian series. It pairs a large 27 x 90 mm Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter with a 7-inch coated fiberglass matrix bass driver in a bass-reflex enclosure, aiming to deliver tower-like dynamics from a compact cabinet. It is designed for high-end stereo listening and is typically positioned on stands or solid platforms.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 49 Hz - 22 kHz
- Power Handling
- 175W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 25W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 175W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- Air Motion Transformer (AMT) and coated fiberglass matrix cone
- Driver Size
- 7"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.5 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 263 × 490 × 315 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 15 kg (33 lbs)
- Available Colors
- piano white, walnut
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 49-22000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions