Wharfedale ELYSIAN 1R Speaker Stand at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Wharfedale ELYSIAN 1R Stand is the dedicated speaker stand for the ELYSIAN 1R compact standmount loudspeaker from Wharfedale (Huntingdon, UK), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY USA. Standing at 476mm tall, the ELYSIAN 1R Stand places the ELYSIAN 1R at the correct listening height for optimal on-axis driver alignment and imaging precision, while providing a mechanically stable platform that reduces floor-borne vibration and resonance. Constructed from high-carbon steel tube with a high-carbon steel top plate and hardened high-carbon steel base spikes, finished exclusively in Matte Black to match the contemporary metalwork of the ELYSIAN R Series, and sold as a matched pair, the ELYSIAN 1R Stand is the recommended acoustic platform for any ELYSIAN 1R installation at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA.

Construction and Acoustic Isolation

The ELYSIAN 1R Stand's high-carbon steel tube column, high-carbon steel top plate, and hardened high-carbon steel base spikes form a rigid, low-resonance structure that couples the stand to the floor and decouples the ELYSIAN 1R cabinet from floor-borne vibration, allowing the speaker's 7" coated glass fibre matrix bass/mid driver and 27 x 90mm AMT tweeter to perform with the clarity, imaging focus, and high-frequency openness that the ELYSIAN R Series engineering delivers. At 476mm, the stand height aligns the ELYSIAN 1R's AMT tweeter and bass/mid driver on-axis for listeners seated in typical hi-fi and home theatre positions, complementing the ELYSIAN 3R and 4R floorstanders when used as surround speakers in a full ELYSIAN R multichannel system. Measuring 340mm wide and 287mm deep, the ELYSIAN 1R Stand provides a stable footprint for the ELYSIAN 1R's 263mm-wide cabinet. The Matte Black finish matches the contemporary trim and metalwork across all ELYSIAN R models regardless of speaker finish — Walnut High Gloss, Matte Black, or Lunar Grey.

Key Features

• Dedicated Stand for Wharfedale ELYSIAN 1R: Purpose-engineered for the ELYSIAN 1R compact standmount, providing correct driver height, stability, and acoustic isolation for this flagship two-way standmount at 15kg per speaker.
• 476mm Height: Positions the ELYSIAN 1R's AMT tweeter and bass/mid driver at the optimal on-axis listening height for seated listening in both stereo hi-fi and home theatre surround configurations.
• High-Carbon Steel Tube Construction: Rigid column structure for maximum mechanical stability and minimum resonance transmission between the ELYSIAN 1R and the floor.
• High-Carbon Steel Top Plate: Solid 340mm-wide top plate providing secure, level support for the ELYSIAN 1R's 263mm-wide cabinet.
• Hardened High-Carbon Steel Base Spikes: Hardened spikes for coupling to carpet or hard floor surfaces, minimising vibration transmission and improving acoustic isolation.
• Matte Black Finish: Exclusive Matte Black finish matching the refined metalwork and contemporary visual identity of the complete ELYSIAN R Series.
• Sold as a Pair: Supplied as a matched pair for stereo ELYSIAN 1R installations.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wharfedale ELYSIAN 1R Stand?

The Wharfedale ELYSIAN 1R Stand is the dedicated speaker stand for the ELYSIAN 1R compact standmount loudspeaker, available at Vinyl Sound Buffalo. It is constructed from high-carbon steel tube with a high-carbon steel top plate and hardened high-carbon steel base spikes, standing 476mm tall and measuring 340mm wide and 287mm deep, finished in Matte Black to match the ELYSIAN R Series metalwork. It is sold as a matched pair.

Why is a dedicated stand important for the ELYSIAN 1R?

The ELYSIAN 1R weighs 15kg per speaker and requires a stand that positions its AMT tweeter and bass/mid driver at the correct on-axis height for the listening position while providing the mechanical rigidity to reduce floor-borne vibration transmission into the speaker cabinet. Generic stands may not provide the correct height, weight-bearing capacity, or rigidity for the ELYSIAN 1R. The ELYSIAN 1R Stand's high-carbon steel construction and hardened base spikes directly improve imaging precision, bass clarity, and high-frequency openness by isolating the speaker from resonance sources that would otherwise compromise the ELYSIAN R Series engineering.

How does the ELYSIAN 1R Stand differ from the ELYSIAN 2R Stand?

The ELYSIAN 1R Stand is smaller and lighter than the ELYSIAN 2R Stand, reflecting the ELYSIAN 1R's 15kg per speaker weight and 263mm-wide cabinet versus the ELYSIAN 2R's 30.5kg and 334mm-wide cabinet. The 1R Stand measures 340mm wide and 287mm deep at 476mm tall, compared to the 2R Stand's 402mm width, 434mm depth, and 474mm height. Both stands use identical high-carbon steel tube construction and Matte Black finish for visual consistency across the ELYSIAN R system.

Does the ELYSIAN 1R Stand come in other finishes?

No, the ELYSIAN 1R Stand is available exclusively in Matte Black, which complements the contemporary trim and metalwork detailing across all ELYSIAN R Series speaker finishes — Walnut High Gloss, Matte Black, and Lunar Grey — maintaining visual consistency throughout any ELYSIAN R installation regardless of the speaker finish chosen.

Where can I buy the Wharfedale ELYSIAN 1R Stand in Buffalo, NY?

The Wharfedale ELYSIAN 1R Stand is available at Vinyl Sound USA Inc. in Buffalo, NY, your authorised Wharfedale dealer serving Western New York and the United States. The ELYSIAN 1R Stand is sold separately from the ELYSIAN 1R speaker and is available alongside the complete Wharfedale ELYSIAN R Series. Visit vinylsound.com or contact the Buffalo store for current availability.