Wharfedale ELYSIAN 3R Floorstanding Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Wharfedale ELYSIAN 3R is the compact floorstanding loudspeaker in the new ELYSIAN R Series flagship range from Wharfedale (Huntingdon, UK), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY USA. Designed to deliver the authority, openness, and dynamic expression of a high-end three-way floorstander in an elegantly slim cabinet measuring just 263mm wide and 1050mm tall, the ELYSIAN 3R houses dual 7" coated glass fibre matrix bass drivers, a dedicated 6" coated glass fibre matrix midrange driver, and the further-developed 27 x 90mm AMT high-frequency driver with updated ultra-light PET diaphragm and acoustically damped rear chamber. The three-way crossover at 375Hz and 2.9kHz uses the same Generation R premium component selection as the ELYSIAN 2R — high-silicon-iron-cored bass coils, air-core midrange and treble coils, Super Audiophile polypropylene capacitors, and direct-path PCBs — delivering a frequency response of 44Hz to 22kHz (±3dB) with bass extension to 35Hz (-6dB) and 89dB sensitivity at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA.

Dual 7" Bass Drivers and Slim Floorstander Architecture

The ELYSIAN 3R's slim 263mm-wide cabinet achieves its combination of bass authority and room-friendly footprint through the use of two 7" coated glass fibre matrix bass drivers rather than a single large-format woofer. Operating in parallel below the 375Hz crossover point, the dual 7" array provides the combined cone area of a single 9.9" equivalent driver — sufficient for the bass weight and dynamic ability that floorstanding speaker listeners expect — while the individual 7" drivers maintain the controlled pistonic behaviour that smaller cone diameters preserve better than larger single drivers at equivalent cone area. The slim 263mm cabinet width — identical to the ELYSIAN 1R — is a direct consequence of this dual smaller-driver architecture, allowing the ELYSIAN 3R to occupy a minimal floor footprint while delivering bass extension to 35Hz (-6dB) through Wharfedale's SLPP (Slot-Loaded Profiled Port) bass management system. SLPP reduces turbulence noise in the port at high output levels, enhances bass extension and control, and reduces the sensitivity of bass performance to room placement, all of which contribute to the ELYSIAN 3R's bass that Wharfedale describes as powerful, fast, and consistent in typical listening conditions. The bass reflex cabinet is divided into two volumes — 9.4 litres and 35 litres — serving the dual bass driver alignment with separate tuning for optimal performance across the full low-frequency range.

Dedicated Midrange, AMT Tweeter, and Generation R Crossover

The ELYSIAN 3R's 6" coated glass fibre matrix midrange driver covers the 375Hz to 2.9kHz band independently of the dual bass drivers, operating with minimal excursion across the vocal and instrumental midrange frequencies where the human ear is most sensitive to distortion and colouration. This driver assignment preserves the natural expression of voices and instruments with the body, texture, and focus that a dedicated midrange unit can achieve and a two-way bass/mid driver handling the same bandwidth cannot. The further-developed 27 x 90mm AMT high-frequency driver covers frequencies above 2.9kHz with the pleated diaphragm's inherent low-distortion, high-efficiency air-moving principle, updated in the Generation R version with an ultra-light PET diaphragm and acoustically damped rear chamber for improved resolution and transient response. Wharfedale describes the ELYSIAN R range as an evolution with components revisited and refined to deliver greater accuracy, transparency, and musical realism. The Generation R crossover's refined modelling and improved driver consistency ensure coherent integration across all three crossover points, with premium components selected for each driver's specific frequency range. The ELYSIAN 3R's 2.3 ohm minimum impedance requires amplifiers with stable low-impedance performance; all Accuphase, Hegel, NAD Masters, and Rega Solis power amplifiers available at Vinyl Sound Buffalo are rated for this load.

Key Features

• Dual 7" Coated Glass Fibre Matrix Bass Drivers: Two bass drivers in a slim 263mm-wide cabinet provide combined cone area equivalent to a single 9.9" driver for bass weight and dynamic authority with a room-friendly footprint.
• Dedicated 6" Coated Glass Fibre Matrix Midrange Driver: Independent midrange driver covering 375Hz to 2.9kHz for natural vocal presence, instrumental body, and minimal distortion across the most sensitive frequency range.
• Further-Developed 27 x 90mm AMT Tweeter: Updated ultra-light PET pleated diaphragm with acoustically damped rear chamber for open, fast, extended high-frequency performance with low distortion.
• Generation R Crossover (375Hz and 2.9kHz): Refined crossover modelling with high-silicon-iron-cored bass coils, air-core midrange and treble coils, Super Audiophile polypropylene capacitors, low-inductance resistors, and direct-path PCBs.
• SLPP Bass Management: Slot-Loaded Profiled Port for enhanced bass extension to 35Hz (-6dB), turbulence reduction, and improved room placement flexibility.
• 44Hz to 22kHz Frequency Response (±3dB), 35Hz Extension (-6dB): Full-range floorstander bandwidth in a compact slim-cabinet format.
• Slim 263mm Width: Identical cabinet width to the ELYSIAN 1R standmount, providing a minimal floor footprint for modern living spaces.
• 89dB Sensitivity / 4Ω Nominal Impedance: 30 to 200W recommended amplifier power; minimum 2.3 ohm impedance requires amplifiers rated for low-impedance loads.
• 108dB Peak SPL: High dynamic headroom for large-scale musical reproduction at realistic listening levels.
• Three Finishes: Walnut High Gloss, Matte Black, and Lunar Grey with matte-black trim detailing.
• 3-Year Warranty: Wharfedale 3-year manufacturer warranty.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wharfedale ELYSIAN 3R?

The Wharfedale ELYSIAN 3R is the compact three-way floorstanding loudspeaker in the ELYSIAN R Series flagship range, available at Vinyl Sound Buffalo. It houses dual 7" coated glass fibre matrix bass drivers, a dedicated 6" coated glass fibre matrix midrange driver, and the further-developed 27 x 90mm AMT tweeter in a slim 263mm-wide cabinet with Generation R crossover at 375Hz and 2.9kHz. It delivers 44Hz to 22kHz (±3dB) with 35Hz bass extension at -6dB, 89dB sensitivity, and 108dB peak SPL, weighing 28.45kg per speaker in Walnut High Gloss, Matte Black, or Lunar Grey.

How does the ELYSIAN 3R compare to the ELYSIAN 2R and ELYSIAN 4R?

The ELYSIAN 3R is a floorstander versus the ELYSIAN 2R's standmount format, providing self-supporting floor placement without dedicated stands and a slightly different bass alignment — two 7" drivers versus the 2R's single 8.5" driver — with 35Hz bass extension at -6dB compared to the 2R's 28Hz. The 2R's single large 8.5" bass driver provides deeper extension in a standmount, while the 3R's dual 7" design maintains the slim 263mm cabinet width. The ELYSIAN 4R is the flagship floorstander using dual 8.5" bass drivers and a larger cabinet for greater bass weight and dynamic authority in larger rooms and with more power-hungry amplifier pairings.

Why does the ELYSIAN 3R use two 7" bass drivers rather than one larger driver?

Wharfedale uses two 7" bass drivers in the ELYSIAN 3R rather than a single large woofer to achieve the combined cone area needed for floorstander-class bass output while maintaining the slim 263mm cabinet width — identical to the ELYSIAN 1R standmount — that the compact floorstander design objective requires. A single driver providing equivalent cone area would require a format too wide for the slim ELYSIAN 3R cabinet profile. The dual 7" configuration also distributes the bass output across two separate bass reflex chambers — 9.4 litres and 35 litres — allowing each driver to be tuned optimally within its own enclosure volume.

What does the 2.3 ohm minimum impedance mean for amplifier selection?

The ELYSIAN 3R's 2.3 ohm minimum impedance means that at specific frequencies the speaker presents a very low electrical load to the connected amplifier. Amplifiers not rated for low-impedance loads may struggle to maintain output power or may engage protection circuits at these frequencies. All current Accuphase, Hegel, NAD Masters, and Rega Solis power amplifiers available at Vinyl Sound Buffalo are rated for 4 ohm and below loads and are fully compatible with the ELYSIAN 3R. Vinyl Sound Buffalo recommends confirming amplifier low-impedance capability before pairing with the ELYSIAN 3R.

Does the ELYSIAN 3R require stands?

No, the ELYSIAN 3R is a freestanding floorstanding loudspeaker that stands on its own plinth and spike system. Unlike the ELYSIAN 1R and 2R standmounts which require dedicated stands, the ELYSIAN 3R is placed directly on the floor using its supplied spikes and spike shoes. This makes the 3R particularly practical for rooms where stands would occupy too much floor space or where a self-contained floorstander is preferred over a standmount-plus-stand combination.

Where can I buy the Wharfedale ELYSIAN 3R in Buffalo, NY?

The Wharfedale ELYSIAN 3R Floorstanding Loudspeaker is available at Vinyl Sound USA Inc. in Buffalo, NY, your authorised Wharfedale dealer serving Western New York and the United States. Vinyl Sound carries the complete Wharfedale ELYSIAN R Series. Visit vinylsound.com or contact the Buffalo store for current availability, finish options, and expert amplifier matching guidance for the ELYSIAN 3R.