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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 346 mm (34.6 cm) · 1 mm = 1.62 px
Castle Richmond IVvsELAC UniFi UB52
The ELAC UniFi UB52 stands 34.6 cm tall — about 4.1 cm more than the Castle Richmond IV at 30.5 cm. At 87 dB against 85 dB, the Castle Richmond IV is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The ELAC UniFi UB52 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 46 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Castle Richmond IV and a 133 mm cone on the ELAC UniFi UB52. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $780 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Castle | ELAC |
| Model | Castle Richmond IV | ELAC UniFi UB52 2.0 |
| Height | 305 mm | 346 mm |
| Width | 190 mm | 185 mm |
| Depth | 262 mm | 275 mm |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 150 mm mid-bass, 1× 32 mm tweeter (soft dome) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 102 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 133 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $760 / pair | $799 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | castle.uk.com ↗ | elac.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.