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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1188 mm (118.8 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
Focal Kanta N°2vsWharfedale Elysian 4
The Wharfedale Elysian 4 stands 118.8 cm tall — about 7.0 cm more than the Focal Kanta N°2 at 111.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is the wider cabinet (36.9 cm versus 31.3 cm). At 92 dB against 91 dB, the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Elysian 4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 30 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°2 and a 220 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,997 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Wharfedale |
| Model | Kanta N°2 | Elysian 4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #156 of 281 floorstander | #199 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1118 mm | 1188 mm |
| Width | 313 mm | 369 mm |
| Depth | 477 mm | 462 mm |
| Weight | 35 kg | 49.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (flax cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (flax 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 | 35 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–300 W | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,999 / pair | $8,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.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.