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Wharfedale Elysian 4vsDynaudio Contour 60i
The Dynaudio Contour 60i stands 135.9 cm tall — about 17.1 cm more than the Wharfedale Elysian 4 at 118.8 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is the wider cabinet (36.9 cm versus 34.3 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Contour 60i reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 30 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 220 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 4 and a 230 mm cone on the Dynaudio Contour 60i. On price, the Dynaudio Contour 60i sits higher — about $10,750 a pair against $8,995 for the Wharfedale Elysian 4.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | Dynaudio |
| Model | Elysian 4 | Contour 60i |
| HiFi ladder position | #199 of 281 floorstander | #251 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 46.8 in | 53.5 in |
| Width | 14.5 in | 13.5 in |
| Depth | 18.2 in | 17.9 in |
| Weight | 109.1 lb | 110.2 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), 2× 8.7 in woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 2i soft dome with Hexis), 1× 5.9 in midrange (MSP cone), 2× 9.1 in woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 30 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $8,995 / pair | $10,750 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | dynaudio.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.