TEMPTATIONS
Wharfedale Elysian 4
▀ Stereo speakers
▀ £6495
▀ ★★★★★
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“The 4s capture the album’s moods brilliantly, making us feel sad, hopeful or peaceful depending on the track.”
WHAT HI-
★
FI ?
SOUND
★★★★★
COMPATIBILITY
★★★★★
BUILD
★★★★★
FOR
• Huge sonic scale
• Impressive bass reach and agility
• Excellent build and finish
AGAINST
• They need a large room to shine
• Floor spikes can’t be adjusted
VERDICT The Elysian 4 prove that Wharfedale can make great speakers at all price levels
Those spikes might not be adjustable but the build and finish is gorgeous
Wharfedale’s Diamond range has been one of the leading contenders at budget price points for more years than we care to remember. The success of this affordable series has spanned almost four decades and, understandably, tended to overshadow the company’s more premium efforts. We don’t think that’s fair, given the excellence of the current Award-winning Evo 4.4 floorstanders and now the hugely ambitious Elysian 4.