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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 290 mm (29.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.93 px
Castle Knight 1vsQ Acoustics 3010i
The Castle Knight 1 stands 29.0 cm tall — about 3.7 cm more than the Q Acoustics 3010i at 25.3 cm. On footprint the Castle Knight 1 is the wider cabinet (16.5 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Castle Knight 1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Castle Knight 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 46 Hz versus 65 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Castle Knight 1 and a 100 mm cone on the Q Acoustics 3010i. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $380 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Castle | Q Acoustics |
| Model | Castle Knight 1 | Q Acoustics 3010i |
| Height | 290 mm | 253 mm |
| Width | 165 mm | 150 mm |
| Depth | 265 mm | 252 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 4.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 130 mm mid-bass, 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome) | 1× 22 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 100 mm mid-bass (coated paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 65 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–100 W | 15–75 W |
| MAP (USD) | $380 / pair | $379 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | castle.uk.com ↗ | qacoustics.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.