Wharfedale ELYSIAN 2R: Reference Three-Way Standmount Loudspeaker with AMT Tweeter and True Full-Range Performance
The Wharfedale ELYSIAN 2R is the flagship standmount loudspeaker in the new ELYSIAN R Series and one of the most ambitious bookshelf designs ever created by the British manufacturer. Its sophisticated three-way architecture, featuring a substantial 8.5-inch bass driver, a dedicated midrange unit, and Wharfedale's latest-generation Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter, enables it to deliver the authority, scale, and low-frequency extension of many premium floorstanding loudspeakers while preserving the imaging precision and focus that define a true reference monitor.
Designed for uncompromising High-End audio systems, the ELYSIAN 2R represents the ultimate expression of Wharfedale's loudspeaker engineering in a standmount format.
The Flagship Standmount of the ELYSIAN R Series
While most High-End standmount loudspeakers rely on a two-way configuration, Wharfedale has engineered the ELYSIAN 2R as a genuine three-way loudspeaker.
This architecture allows each drive unit to operate exclusively within the frequency range for which it has been optimised, reducing distortion, improving dynamic performance, and producing a more effortless and natural presentation.
The result is a standmount loudspeaker capable of filling large listening rooms with remarkable ease while maintaining exceptional precision, focus, and spatial accuracy.
Next-Generation AMT Tweeter
High frequencies are reproduced by Wharfedale's acclaimed 27 × 90 mm Air Motion Transformer (AMT), one of the defining technologies of the ELYSIAN Series.
Its folded diaphragm moves air considerably faster than a conventional dome tweeter, delivering outstanding transient response and exceptionally low distortion.
The result is treble that is wonderfully open, airy, and natural, revealing an extraordinary level of detail without ever becoming aggressive or fatiguing, even during extended listening sessions.
Dedicated Midrange Driver for Exceptional Naturalness
One of the greatest advantages of the ELYSIAN 2R's three-way design is its dedicated 6-inch midrange driver.
Its coated glass-fibre matrix cone reproduces voices and instruments with exceptional harmonic richness, remarkable texture, and an impressive sense of realism that is difficult to achieve when a single driver is responsible for both bass and midrange frequencies.
Vocals are presented with superb focus, outstanding articulation, and a striking sense of presence within the soundstage.
Powerful 8.5-Inch Bass Driver
Low frequencies are handled by a substantial 220 mm (8.5-inch) woofer, also employing Wharfedale's coated glass-fibre matrix cone technology.
This advanced diaphragm combines exceptional rigidity with excellent internal damping, reducing unwanted resonances while maintaining precise pistonic behaviour even at high sound pressure levels.
The result is bass that is deep, fast, and exceptionally well controlled, with a remarkable low-frequency extension reaching 28 Hz (-6 dB)—an extraordinary achievement for a standmount loudspeaker.
SLPP Bass-Reflex System
The ELYSIAN 2R incorporates Wharfedale's renowned SLPP (Slot Loaded Profiled Port) bass-reflex system.
This carefully engineered port design optimises airflow, reduces turbulence, and minimises sensitivity to rear-wall placement.
The result is cleaner, tighter, and more consistent bass performance across a wide variety of listening environments.
Next-Generation Crossover Network
The ELYSIAN R Series introduces a completely revised crossover network, further improving integration between the three drive units.
Wharfedale employs carefully selected premium components throughout, including:
Iron-silicon core inductors for the bass section.
Air-core inductors for the midrange and treble circuits.
High-quality polypropylene capacitors.
Low-inductance resistors.
The revised circuit layout also shortens the signal path, preserving musical information while further enhancing coherence and integration between the drivers.
Designed for Reference-Level Systems
With 89 dB sensitivity, a 4-ohm nominal impedance compatible with 8-ohm amplifiers, and a recommended amplifier power of 25 to 250 watts, the ELYSIAN 2R partners beautifully with a wide variety of premium amplification.
Its exceptional dynamic capability and tonal refinement allow it to reveal the full performance potential of both High-End integrated amplifiers and reference power amplifiers.
Premium Finishes
As expected from a loudspeaker of this calibre, the cabinet features meticulous craftsmanship and luxurious finishes.
The ELYSIAN 2R is available in:
High-Gloss Walnut.
Matt Black.
Lunar Grey.
Its sculpted cabinet design and elegant contemporary styling allow it to integrate effortlessly into both dedicated listening rooms and sophisticated living spaces.
Key Features
High-End three-way standmount loudspeaker.
Part of the Wharfedale ELYSIAN R Series.
27 × 90 mm Air Motion Transformer tweeter.
6-inch coated glass-fibre matrix midrange driver.
8.5-inch coated glass-fibre matrix woofer.
SLPP Slot Loaded Profiled Port bass-reflex system.
Newly developed precision crossover using audiophile-grade components.
Exceptionally wide and precisely focused soundstage.
Deep, powerful, and tightly controlled bass.
Outstanding vocal reproduction.
Ideal for reference stereo systems.
Available in High-Gloss Walnut, Matt Black, and Lunar Grey.
Technical specifications
Type: Three-way standmount loudspeaker
Enclosure: Bass-reflex
Tweeter: 27 × 90 mm Air Motion Transformer (AMT)
Midrange Driver: 150 mm (6-inch) coated glass-fibre matrix cone
Woofer: 220 mm (8.5-inch) coated glass-fibre matrix cone
Sensitivity: 89 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
Recommended Amplifier Power: 25–250 W
Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 109 dB
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ω, compatible with 8 Ω
Minimum Impedance: 3.6 Ω
Frequency Response (±3 dB): 35 Hz – 22 kHz
Bass Extension (-6 dB): 28 Hz
Crossover Frequencies: 360 Hz and 2.9 kHz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 334 × 700 × 462 mm
Weight: 30.5 kg each
