{"product_id":"warf-elysian1r","title":"Wharfedale Elysian 1R Loudspeakers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWharfedale ELYSIAN 1R\u003c\/strong\u003e is a luxury two-way standmount loudspeaker that refines Wharfedale's flagship series design with enhanced crossover topology and cabinet tuning. Combining hand-finished piano-lacquer craftsmanship with advanced driver technology, the ELYSIAN 1R pairs a custom Air Motion Transformer (AMT) treble unit with a 180mm woven glass-fibre cone bass\/midrange transducer, delivering transparent highs, expressive vocals, and controlled dynamic scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLow-frequency performance is managed by Wharfedale's Slot-Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP) system, which routes internal bass energy directly into the gap between the cabinet base and the plinth to equalise cabinet pressure and simplify placement near boundaries. Engineered to partner with optional mass-loaded steel stands, the ELYSIAN 1R delivers open soundstaging, low distortion, and reference-grade accuracy for modern living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES \u0026amp; PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Smooth Air Motion Transformer (AMT):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pleated diaphragm driven by a strategic magnetic circuit to move air efficiently, resulting in low distortion and wide high-frequency dispersion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180mm Woven Glass-Fibre Bass\/Midrange Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matrix cone terminated with a flexible rubber surround and powered by a low-distortion motor system for clean midrange and defined bass response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot-Loaded Profiled Port (SLPP) Bass System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vents internal cabinet pressure downwards through a profiled slot in the integrated plinth, equalising low-frequency energy for room-friendly setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Multi-Layer PROS Cabinet Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Panel Resonance Optimisation System (PROS) uses damped multi-layer wood laminates to suppress standing waves and cabinet coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Polished Piano Lacquer Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real wood veneers sealed with six layers of hand-polished piano lacquer for a high-end luxury aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-Wireable Gold-Plated Binding Posts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty rear terminals supporting bi-wiring or bi-amping configurations to optimize system connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eReference 2-Way Standmount Loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWharfedale — ELYSIAN Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eELYSIAN 1R\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBass Reflex (Slot-Loaded Profiled Port - SLPP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e27 x 90 mm Air Motion Transformer (AMT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBass\/Midrange Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7\" (180mm) Matrix Woven Glass-Fibre Cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e49 Hz – 22,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBass Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e44 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e89 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 Ω (Compatible with 8 Ω Outputs; 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