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Wharfedale Elysian 1RvsTAD Compact Reference One TX
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 180 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 1R and a 200 mm cone on the TAD Compact Reference One TX.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | TAD |
| Model | Elysian 1R | Compact Reference One TX |
| HiFi ladder position | #189 of 215 bookshelf | #204 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 19.3 in | 24.7 in |
| Width | 9.7 in | 13.4 in |
| Depth | 12.4 in | 17.6 in |
| Weight | 33.1 lb | 101.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× 7.9 in woofer (aramid (TLCC)), 1× 6.3 in midrange (beryllium), 1× 1.4 in tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 49 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 100000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 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 | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.com ↗ |
| 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.