Wharfedale Elysian 2R 3-Way Standmount Speakers (Pair), Matt Black Overview
The Wharfedale Elysian 2R is designed for listeners who want the presence of a larger high-end loudspeaker in a more focused standmount format. Its true three-way configuration gives bass, midrange, and treble their own dedicated drivers, helping the speaker sound composed across vocals, instruments, and deeper low-frequency passages.
An 8.5-inch coated glass fibre matrix bass driver provides the 2R with genuine low-end reach, while a dedicated 6-inch midrange driver keeps voices and acoustic detail clear and naturally placed. The further-developed 27 x 90mm AMT treble unit adds speed and extension at the top end, supported by Wharfedale's Generation R crossover refinements for smoother integration. With 89dB sensitivity, recommended amplifier power of 25-250W, and SLPP bass management, the Elysian 2R is built for serious two-channel systems where space, imaging, and full-range performance all matter.
Product Ref: 383032
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View Full DescriptionTrue Three-Way Standmount Performance
The Elysian 2R uses a true three-way driver layout, giving bass, midrange, and treble their own dedicated sections of the frequency range. This means each driver can work where it performs best, rather than stretching one unit across too much musical information. The result is cleaner separation, stronger control, and a more confident sound from a standmount design. Voices, instruments, and low-frequency detail have more room to breathe, helping your music feel organised, balanced, and full without needing a larger floorstanding speaker in your listening room.
Dedicated Bass and Midrange Drivers
The 8.5-inch coated glass fibre matrix bass driver gives the Elysian 2R the depth and weight needed for convincing low frequencies. A separate 6-inch midrange driver focuses on voices, guitars, piano, and other detail-rich instruments, helping them sound clear and naturally placed. The coated glass fibre matrix material is both light and well damped, so it can respond quickly while reducing unwanted colour. This helps bass stay crisp and textured, while midrange detail remains open, expressive, and easy to follow during complex recordings and quieter listening sessions.
AMT Treble and Controlled Bass
The 27 x 90 mm AMT treble unit moves air efficiently, giving high frequencies an open, extended character while keeping distortion low. Generation R crossover refinements use premium components and direct-path circuit boards to preserve clarity as music moves between the drivers. This helps the speaker sound coherent, with treble detail, midrange texture, and bass weight working together naturally. Wharfedale’s SLPP port system further supports low-frequency extension and reduces turbulence, making bass cleaner and helping the Elysian 2R integrate more easily into different rooms.
Specifications
| Model | ELYSIAN 2R |
|---|---|
| General Description | 3-Way Standmount Speaker |
| Enclosure Type | Bass Reflex |
| Transducer Complement | 3-Way |
| Low-Frequency Driver | 8.5" (220 mm) Coated Glass Fibre Matrix Cone |
| Midrange Driver | 6" (150 mm) Coated Glass Fibre Matrix Cone |
| High-Frequency Driver | 27 × 90 mm AMT |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 25 – 250 W |
| Maximum SPL | 109 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 Ω (Compatible 8 Ω) |
| Minimum Impedance | 3.6 Ω |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz – 22 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Bass Extension | 28 Hz (-6 dB) |
| Crossover Frequency | 360 Hz2.9 kHz |
| Cabinet Volume | 17.5 L43.6 L |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 334 × 700 × 462 mm |
| Carton Dimensions (W × H × D) | 460 × 830 × 580 mm |
| Net Weight | 30.5 kg |
| Gross Weight | 35.3 kg |
| Product Code | ELYSIAN2RMB |
| EAN | 6978698284337 |
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