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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 335 mm (33.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.67 px
Castle Knight 1vsSVS Prime Bookshelf
The SVS Prime Bookshelf stands 33.5 cm tall — about 4.5 cm more than the Castle Knight 1 at 29.0 cm. On footprint the SVS Prime Bookshelf is the wider cabinet (20.4 cm versus 16.5 cm). At 88 dB against 87 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 48 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Castle Knight 1 and a 165 mm cone on the SVS Prime Bookshelf. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $365 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Castle | SVS |
| Model | Castle Knight 1 | SVS Prime Bookshelf |
| Height | 290 mm | 335 mm |
| Width | 165 mm | 204 mm |
| Depth | 265 mm | 239 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 130 mm mid-bass, 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 48 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–100 W | 20–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $380 / pair | $349.99 each |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | castle.uk.com ↗ | svsound.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.