{"product_id":"wharfedale-elysian-cr-three-way-centre-speaker","title":"Wharfedale ELYSIAN CR Three-Way Centre Speaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWharfedale ELYSIAN CR Three-Way Centre Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale ELYSIAN CR is the dedicated centre-channel loudspeaker for the ELYSIAN R Series flagship system from Wharfedale (Huntingdon, UK), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY USA. A true three-way centre speaker engineered to match the tonal balance, refinement, and dynamic character of the full ELYSIAN R range, the ELYSIAN CR combines \u003cstrong\u003edual 8.5\" coated glass fibre matrix bass drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 69.7-litre combined cabinet, a \u003cstrong\u003ededicated 6\" coated glass fibre matrix midrange driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e27 x 45mm AMT high-frequency unit\u003c\/strong\u003e in a horizontal centre-channel format with SLPP bass management, Generation R crossover at 360Hz and 2.9kHz with premium direct-path PCBs, and \u003cstrong\u003e91dB sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a frequency response of \u003cstrong\u003e35Hz to 22kHz (±3dB) and bass extension to 27Hz (-6dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 110dB peak SPL, and 6 ohm nominal impedance, the ELYSIAN CR delivers dialogue clarity, soundstage anchoring, and the full dynamic authority of the ELYSIAN R system in a 830mm-wide horizontal cabinet available in Walnut High Gloss, Matte Black, and Lunar Grey at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrue Three-Way Centre Architecture and Dialogue Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe critical distinction between the ELYSIAN CR and conventional centre speakers is its true three-way driver architecture, which assigns dedicated drivers to each frequency band rather than relying on a single bass\/mid driver to cover both bass and midrange simultaneously. In a two-way centre speaker, the bass\/mid driver's excursion demands for film soundtrack bass content directly conflict with the minimal excursion requirements for natural, undistorted vocal reproduction — the most critical function a centre speaker performs. The ELYSIAN CR's dedicated 6\" coated glass fibre matrix midrange driver covers the 360Hz to 2.9kHz band independently of the dual bass drivers, operating with the minimal excursion that speech and vocal reproduction require for natural intelligibility and presence. This architectural choice ensures that the explosive bass transients of action film soundtracks, the deep bass energy of orchestral music, and the sustained dynamic demands of multichannel music do not compromise the midrange driver's ability to reproduce dialogue with the natural body, clarity, and focus that Wharfedale specifically designs the ELYSIAN CR to deliver. The 27 x 45mm AMT high-frequency unit — a horizontal-format adaptation of the 27 x 90mm AMT used in the ELYSIAN floorstanding and standmount models — maintains the wide horizontal dispersion critical for a centre channel, ensuring that listeners seated across a wide seating arrangement experience consistent timbre and dialogue intelligibility without the narrowing high-frequency coverage that conventional dome tweeters suffer at high frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual 8.5\" Bass Drivers, SLPP Port, and System Tonal Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELYSIAN CR's dual 8.5\" coated glass fibre matrix bass drivers in a 69.7-litre combined cabinet — the same bass driver format as the ELYSIAN 4R flagship floorstander — provide the bass weight, depth, and dynamic scale that film soundtracks and multichannel music demand from a centre channel at a level that conventional centre speakers cannot approach. The SLPP (Slot-Loaded Profiled Port) bass management system delivers 27Hz bass extension at -6dB, ensuring the ELYSIAN CR handles the deepest bass content in film sound effects and music without the port noise and placement sensitivity that conventional ported designs suffer. The Generation R crossover uses high-silicon-iron-cored coils for the bass section, air-core coils for the midrange and treble, Super Audiophile polypropylene capacitors, and low-inductance resistors on newly designed direct-path PCBs, matching the crossover specification of the ELYSIAN R floorstanding models for consistent tonal character across the front soundstage. Wharfedale describes the ELYSIAN R range as five models covering both stereo and home cinema applications, with the CR completing the lineup for multichannel systems.  For ELYSIAN R home theater systems at Vinyl Sound Buffalo pairing the CR with ELYSIAN 1R surround speakers and ELYSIAN 3R or 4R front channels, the three-way architecture, AMT tweeter, and shared Generation R crossover topology ensure seamless tonal matching across all five channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Three-Way Centre-Channel Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated bass, midrange, and AMT treble sections with crossover at 360Hz and 2.9kHz for dialogue clarity, dynamic authority, and the tonal refinement expected from a flagship centre speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 8.5\" Coated Glass Fibre Matrix Bass Drivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same bass driver format as the ELYSIAN 4R flagship floorstander, providing the weight, depth, and dynamic scale for film soundtracks and multichannel music in a horizontal centre-channel cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated 6\" Coated Glass Fibre Matrix Midrange Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent midrange covering 360Hz to 2.9kHz for natural dialogue clarity, vocal body, and precise speech intelligibility isolated from bass driver excursion demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e27 x 45mm AMT High-Frequency Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal-format AMT adapted for wide dispersion in the centre-channel application, delivering speed, openness, and low-distortion high-frequency performance above 2.9kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneration R Crossover with Direct-Path PCBs:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-silicon-iron-cored bass coils, air-core midrange and treble coils, Super Audiophile polypropylene capacitors, and low-inductance resistors for tonal consistency with ELYSIAN R front and surround channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSLPP Bass Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slot-Loaded Profiled Port for 27Hz bass extension, turbulence reduction, and improved room placement flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35Hz to 22kHz Frequency Response (±3dB), 27Hz Extension (-6dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-range bass performance in a centre-channel format matching the bass extension of most high-end floorstanders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e91dB Sensitivity \/ 6Ω Nominal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 to 250W recommended amplifier power; standard 6 ohm nominal impedance (compatible 8 ohm) for compatibility with all AV receivers and processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e110dB Peak SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maximum dynamic headroom for demanding film soundtrack and multichannel music listening levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching Stands Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-carbon-steel tube construction with high-carbon-steel top plates and hardened base spikes, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut High Gloss, Matte Black, and Lunar Grey with matte-black trim detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-Year Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wharfedale 3-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way centre-channel, bass reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Frequency Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 x 45mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\" (150mm) coated glass fibre matrix cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow Frequency Drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 8.5\" (220mm) coated glass fibre matrix cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360Hz, 2.9kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35Hz to 22kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (2.83V \/ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6Ω (compatible 8Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 to 250W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet Volumes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7L + 64.0L (69.7L total)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 x 830 x (340+30)mm on plinth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.2kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut High Gloss, Matte Black, Lunar Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Wharfedale ELYSIAN CR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale ELYSIAN CR is the dedicated three-way centre-channel loudspeaker for the ELYSIAN R Series, available at Vinyl Sound Buffalo. It uses dual 8.5\" coated glass fibre matrix bass drivers, a dedicated 6\" midrange driver, and a 27 x 45mm AMT tweeter with Generation R crossover at 360Hz and 2.9kHz, delivering 35Hz to 22kHz (±3dB) with 27Hz bass extension, 91dB sensitivity, and 110dB peak SPL in a 830mm-wide horizontal cabinet. It is compatible with all ELYSIAN R models as the centre channel in a multichannel system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat ELYSIAN R models does the CR pair with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ELYSIAN CR is designed to match the tonal balance, driver technology, and crossover topology of all ELYSIAN R models — the ELYSIAN 1R and 2R standmounts and the ELYSIAN 3R and 4R floorstanders. The shared AMT tweeter technology, coated glass fibre matrix driver cones, Generation R crossover component selection, and SLPP bass management across the full range ensure consistent tonal character between the CR centre channel and any ELYSIAN R front and surround combination. The ELYSIAN 1R is Wharfedale's recommended surround speaker for an ELYSIAN R home theater system, completing the full five-channel ELYSIAN R front soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does a centre speaker need a three-way design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA conventional two-way centre speaker assigns a single bass\/mid driver to reproduce both the bass content of film soundtracks and the vocal midrange frequencies where dialogue intelligibility is most critical. These two demands are mechanically incompatible — bass reproduction requires large cone excursion while natural vocal reproduction requires minimal excursion for low distortion. The ELYSIAN CR's dedicated 6\" midrange driver covers only the 360Hz to 2.9kHz vocal band, operating with minimal excursion regardless of what the dual 8.5\" bass drivers are doing below 360Hz. This separation is particularly important for film soundtracks where explosive bass effects and simultaneous dialogue occur continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ELYSIAN CR AMT tweeter different from the ELYSIAN 4R's AMT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the ELYSIAN CR uses a 27 x 45mm AMT unit compared to the 27 x 90mm AMT in the ELYSIAN 1R, 2R, 3R, and 4R models. The 45mm horizontal dimension versus the 90mm in the main models reflects the centre-channel format requirement for wide horizontal dispersion from a horizontally oriented cabinet. A narrower AMT format provides broader horizontal coverage from the horizontal orientation, ensuring that listeners seated across a wide seating arrangement receive consistent high-frequency response and timbre. The operating principle, diaphragm material, and acoustic damping approach are consistent across all ELYSIAN R AMT units for tonal matching throughout the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the ELYSIAN CR be used without a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the ELYSIAN CR's 27Hz bass extension at -6dB means it can reproduce the full bass content of film soundtracks and music without a subwoofer in many room and listening level combinations. However, for reference home theater performance at high listening levels, particularly with LFE (Low Frequency Effects) content in film soundtracks that extends to 20Hz, a high-performance subwoofer combined with the ELYSIAN CR set to large channel mode in the AV processor provides the deepest and most dynamic bass reproduction. Vinyl Sound Buffalo can advise on subwoofer options to complement the ELYSIAN R system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Wharfedale ELYSIAN CR in Buffalo, NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale ELYSIAN CR Three-Way Centre Speaker 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 including all five models. Visit vinylsound.com or contact the Buffalo store for current availability, finish options, and expert system configuration guidance for the ELYSIAN R home theater system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wharfedale","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ ELYSIAN CR without Stands","offer_id":53517513228595,"sku":null,"price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ ELYSIAN CR with Stands","offer_id":53518122451251,"sku":null,"price":6495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey \/ ELYSIAN CR without Stands","offer_id":53517513261363,"sku":null,"price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey \/ ELYSIAN CR with Stands","offer_id":53518122484019,"sku":null,"price":6495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ ELYSIAN CR without Stands","offer_id":53517513294131,"sku":null,"price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut \/ ELYSIAN CR with Stands","offer_id":53518122516787,"sku":null,"price":6495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/WharfedaleELYSIANCRThree-WayCentreSpeaker.jpg?v=1781887596","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/wharfedale-elysian-cr-three-way-centre-speaker","provider":"Vinyl Sound USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}