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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 628 mm (62.8 cm) · 1 mm = 0.89 px
TAD Compact Reference One TXvsWharfedale Elysian 1R
The TAD Compact Reference One TX stands 62.8 cm tall — about 13.8 cm more than the Wharfedale Elysian 1R at 49.0 cm. On footprint the TAD Compact Reference One TX is the wider cabinet (34.1 cm versus 24.6 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Elysian 1R is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Compact Reference One TX reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 49 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the TAD Compact Reference One TX and a 180 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 1R.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Wharfedale |
| Model | Compact Reference One TX | Elysian 1R |
| HiFi ladder position | #204 of 215 bookshelf | #189 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 628 mm | 490 mm |
| Width | 341 mm | 246 mm |
| Depth | 446 mm | 315 mm |
| Weight | 46 kg | 15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 200 mm woofer (aramid (TLCC)), 1× 160 mm midrange (beryllium), 1× 35 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–175 W |
| MAP (USD) | $87,500 / pair | — |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | technicalaudiodevices.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.