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ACastle Avon 4BELAC Debut DF53
Castle Avon 4 front view
ELAC Debut DF53 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 40.6 in · 1 in = 13.81 px

Castle Avon 4vsELAC Debut DF53

The ELAC Debut DF53 stands 103.0 cm tall — about 7.5 cm more than the Castle Avon 4 at 95.5 cm. On footprint the ELAC Debut DF53 is the wider cabinet (22.2 cm versus 18.0 cm). At 89 dB against 87.5 dB, the Castle Avon 4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC Debut DF53 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 45 Hz. The Castle Avon 4 is a transmission line and the ELAC Debut DF53 is rear-ported.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerCastleELAC
ModelCastle Avon 4ELAC Debut DF53 3.0
Height37.6 in40.6 in
Width7.1 in8.7 in
Depth12.2 in9.7 in
Weight38.8 lb34.6 lb
Enclosuretransmission-linebass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 5.1 in woofer, 1× 4.5 in midrange, 1× tweeter (ribbon)1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium dome), 1× 5.2 in midrange (aramid-fibre cone), 2× 5.2 in woofer (aramid-fibre cone)
Frequency — low45 Hz38 Hz
Frequency — high20000 Hz38000 Hz
Sensitivity89 dB87.5 dB
Impedance8 Ω6 Ω
Recommended amp25–100 W30–150 W
MAP (USD)$899 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitecastle.uk.comelac.com
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.