Wharfedale Elysian 3vsBowers & Wilkins 702 S3 S3
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | Elysian 3 | 702 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #98 of 281 floorstander | #167 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1138 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 289 mm |
| Depth | 315 mm | 410 mm |
| Weight | 28.4 kg | 33.46 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 150 mm midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone FST), 3× 165 mm woofer (Aerofoil bass cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 30–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,495 / pair | $7,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | bowerswilkins.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.