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Dynaudio Contour 60ivsWharfedale Elysian 4
The Dynaudio Contour 60i stands 135.9 cm tall — about 17.1 cm more than the Wharfedale Elysian 4 at 118.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is the wider cabinet (36.9 cm versus 34.3 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Contour 60i reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 30 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 230 mm cone on the Dynaudio Contour 60i and a 220 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 4. On price, the Dynaudio Contour 60i sits higher — about $10,750 a pair against $8,995 for the Wharfedale Elysian 4.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Wharfedale |
| Model | Contour 60i | Elysian 4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #251 of 281 floorstander | #199 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1359 mm | 1188 mm |
| Width | 343 mm | 369 mm |
| Depth | 454 mm | 462 mm |
| Weight | 50 kg | 49.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 2i soft dome with Hexis), 1× 150 mm midrange (MSP cone), 2× 230 mm woofer (MSP cone) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 150 mm midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 220 mm woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 28 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,750 / pair | $8,995 / 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.

