Front view — side by side at true scale
ATAD Compact Reference One TXBWharfedale 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.

