Wharfedale Elysian CR 3 Way Centre Channel Speaker, Piano Walnut Overview
The Wharfedale Elysian CR is designed for premium home cinema and multichannel music systems built around the Elysian R Series. As the dedicated centre-channel model, it anchors dialogue, effects, and front-stage imaging with a true three-way driver layout that matches the scale and tonal balance of the wider range.
Dual 8.5-inch coated glass fibre matrix bass drivers give film soundtracks and multichannel mixes real low-frequency weight, while the dedicated 6-inch midrange driver keeps voices clear, focused, and naturally full-bodied. A 27 x 45mm AMT high-frequency unit adds fast, open detail without hardening dialogue or effects. Generation R crossover refinements use premium components and direct-path circuit boards to support clean driver integration, while Wharfedale’s SLPP bass management helps maintain controlled bass with reduced placement sensitivity in real rooms.
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The Elysian CR is a dedicated centre channel speaker designed to match Elysian 1R, 2R, 3R, and 4R speakers across the front of a home cinema system. By keeping tone, scale, and dynamic character consistent, it helps dialogue, music, and effects move more naturally between the left, centre, and right channels. This makes voices feel better anchored to the screen, while action scenes gain a more connected sense of space. It is ideal for Elysian R owners building a balanced, immersive surround setup at home with confidence.
Three-Way Dialogue Clarity
A three-way driver layout gives the Elysian CR the separation needed for clear dialogue and confident cinema playback. Its dedicated 6-inch coated glass fibre matrix midrange driver focuses on the voice range, so speech can sound more natural, open, and precisely placed. Dual 8.5-inch bass drivers handle low-frequency weight, giving soundtracks the body needed for impacts, music, and larger scenes. Because each driver has a clear role, the speaker can keep voices intelligible while still delivering the scale expected from a premium centre channel.
Detailed Highs And Controlled Bass
The 27 x 45mm AMT high-frequency unit adds speed and openness to fine effects, ambience, and upper vocal detail. This helps subtle sounds, such as room echoes, strings, or whispered dialogue, feel easier to pick out without becoming sharp. Wharfedale’s Slot-Loaded Profiled Port system supports deeper bass while helping reduce turbulence and placement sensitivity. In a demanding home cinema setup, that means the Elysian CR can stay composed, controlled, and consistent, whether you are watching quiet drama or a large action sequence.
Specifications
| Model | ELYSIAN CR |
|---|---|
| General Description | 3-Way Centre Speaker |
| Enclosure Type | Bass Reflex |
| Transducer Complement | 3-Way |
| Low-Frequency Driver | 2 × 8.5" (220 mm) Coated Glass Fibre Matrix Cone |
| Midrange Driver | 6" (150 mm) Coated Glass Fibre Matrix Cone |
| High-Frequency Driver | 27 × 45 mm AMT |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 25 – 250 W |
| Maximum SPL | 110 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 6 Ω (Compatible 8 Ω) |
| Minimum Impedance | 3.5 Ω |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz – 22 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Bass Extension | 27 Hz (-6 dB) |
| Crossover Frequency | 360 Hz2.9 kHz |
| Cabinet Volume | 5.7 L64.0 L |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 830 × 320 × 370 mm |
| Carton Dimensions (W × H × D) | 965 × 455 × 495 mm |
| Net Weight | 30.2 kg |
| Gross Weight | 35.0 kg |
| Product Code | ELYSIANCRPW |
| EAN | 6978698284481 |
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