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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 490 mm (49.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.14 px
Dynaudio Contour 20ivsWharfedale Elysian 1
The Wharfedale Elysian 1 stands 49.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Dynaudio Contour 20i at 44.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Elysian 1 is the wider cabinet (25.8 cm versus 21.5 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Elysian 1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Contour 20i reaches deeper in the bass, down to 39 Hz versus 49 Hz. The Dynaudio Contour 20i is rear-ported and the Wharfedale Elysian 1 is down-firing ported. On price, the Dynaudio Contour 20i sits higher — about $5,250 a pair against $4,495 for the Wharfedale Elysian 1.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Wharfedale |
| Model | Contour 20i | Elysian 1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #171 of 215 bookshelf | #188 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 440 mm | 490 mm |
| Width | 215 mm | 258 mm |
| Depth | 396 mm | 315 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 2i soft dome with Hexis), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 39 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–175 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,250 / pair | $4,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.