Front view — side by side at true scale
AKlipsch kO-R1BWharfedale Elysian 2
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Wharfedale |
| Model | kO-R1 | Elysian 2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #211 of 215 bookshelf | #209 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 714 mm | 700 mm |
| Width | 420 mm | 303 mm |
| Depth | 330 mm | 462 mm |
| Weight | 23.6 kg | 30.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 150 mm midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 1× 220 mm woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 97.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,498 / pair | $6,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.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.