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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 40.2 in · 1 in = 13.95 px
Castle Knight 5vsTriangle BR08
The Triangle BR08 stands 102.0 cm tall — about 3.5 cm more than the Castle Knight 5 at 98.5 cm. On footprint the Triangle BR08 is the wider cabinet (24.8 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 92 dB against 91 dB, the Triangle BR08 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Castle Knight 5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 30 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Castle Knight 5 and a 160 mm cone on the Triangle BR08. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,265 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Castle | Triangle |
| Model | Castle Knight 5 | Triangle BR08 |
| Height | 38.8 in | 40.2 in |
| Width | 7.9 in | 9.8 in |
| Depth | 13.2 in | 12.4 in |
| Weight | 44.1 lb | 46.7 lb |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 2× 5.9 in mid-bass, 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome) | 1× 1 in tweeter (silk-dome), 1× 6.3 in midrange (natural cellulose-pulp cone), 2× 6.3 in woofer (fiberglass cone) |
| Frequency — low | 30 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–200 W | 50–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,280 / pair | $1,249 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | castle.uk.com ↗ | trianglehifi.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.