Wharfedale ELYSIAN C

Wharfedale Elysian C – Center Channel Speaker

Flagship clarity and luxurious craftsmanship for high-end home cinema. The Wharfedale Elysian C is a premium center channel speaker designed to deliver exceptional dialogue intelligibility, dynamic expression and tonal refinement. As part of the prestigious Elysian series, it combines advanced driver technology with stunning cabinet design for a world-class cinematic experience.

• AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter for ultra-detailed, airy treble
• Dual 6" woven glass-fiber woofers for powerful mid-bass performance
• Engineered to match Elysian series speakers for seamless tonal balance
• Luxurious piano-lacquered cabinet with meticulous craftsmanship

Product Overview

The Wharfedale Elysian C is the centerpiece of a truly high-end surround sound system. Leveraging technology from the Elysian 2 and Elysian 4 loudspeakers, it delivers breathtaking precision and realism in the critical vocal range. The AMT tweeter offers exceptional transient response, while the dual 6" drivers provide clarity, attack and weight, resulting in effortless dialogue projection even in large rooms.

The cabinet is a work of art—acoustically optimized through internal bracing and stunningly finished in deep piano lacquer. The Elysian C is not just a speaker but a statement, designed for connoisseurs of immersive cinematic sound.

Listening Experience

The Elysian C offers a transparent, expressive and deeply articulate sonic presentation. Voices are reproduced with lifelike timbre, capturing subtle emotional nuances while remaining crystal clear during complex, high-energy scenes.

The AMT tweeter delivers precise and airy high frequencies without aggressiveness, while the mid-bass drivers provide solidity, texture and dynamic headroom. The result is dialog that floats effortlessly into the room, supported by rich tonal body and exceptional spatial definition.

Recommended Room Size

Best suited for medium to large home cinema rooms, particularly those built around the Elysian floorstanding or standmount speakers.

Amplifier Pairing

The Elysian C performs at its best with amplifiers offering 80 to 200 watts per channel. High-current home cinema processors or AV receivers with robust amplification are recommended for achieving full dynamic range and control.

• High-end multichannel amplifiers deliver maximum clarity and scale.
• Refined AV receivers provide excellent tonal synergy and system integration.
• Dedicated power amps unleash the full dynamic capability of the Elysian C in large rooms.

Ideal Applications

• High-end home cinema systems
• Surround setups using Elysian 4 or Elysian 2 speakers
• Listening rooms requiring flagship dialogue performance
• Premium theater builds emphasizing luxury finishes

Technical Specifications

• Type: 3-way center channel speaker
• Tweeter: AMT (Air Motion Transformer)
• Mid-bass: 2 × 6" woven glass-fiber cone drivers
• Nominal impedance: 6 Ω
• Sensitivity: Approx. 92 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
• Recommended amplifier power: 80–200 W per channel
• Frequency response: Wideband, high-resolution vocal tuning
• Cabinet: Piano-lacquer finish with curved, braced enclosure
• Placement: Center of soundstage, dedicated shelf or stand

Why Choose the Wharfedale Elysian C?

The Wharfedale Elysian C offers unmatched tonal purity, expressive articulation and luxurious craftsmanship. Designed as the definitive center speaker for high-end setups, it brings breathtaking realism to movie dialogue, enhancing every cinematic moment with depth, precision and elegance.