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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 27.6 in · 1 in = 20.32 px
Wharfedale Elysian 2RvsTAD Compact Reference One TX
The Wharfedale Elysian 2R stands 70.0 cm tall — about 7.2 cm more than the TAD Compact Reference One TX at 62.8 cm. On footprint the TAD Compact Reference One TX is the wider cabinet (34.1 cm versus 30.0 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Elysian 2R 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 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 220 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 2R and a 200 mm cone on the TAD Compact Reference One TX.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | TAD |
| Model | Elysian 2R | Compact Reference One TX |
| HiFi ladder position | #210 of 215 bookshelf | #204 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 27.6 in | 24.7 in |
| Width | 11.8 in | 13.4 in |
| Depth | 18.2 in | 17.6 in |
| Weight | 67.2 lb | 101.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 5.9 in midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 1× 8.7 in woofer (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 | 35 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 100000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–250 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.