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Castle Richmond IVvsKEF Q1 Meta
The Castle Richmond IV and the KEF Q1 Meta stand at nearly the same height, around 30.5 cm tall. On footprint the Castle Richmond IV is the wider cabinet (19.0 cm versus 18.0 cm). At 87 dB against 86 dB, the Castle Richmond IV is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The KEF Q1 Meta reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Castle Richmond IV and a 130 mm cone on the KEF Q1 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $755 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Castle | KEF |
| Model | Castle Richmond IV | KEF Q1 Meta Meta |
| Height | 12 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 7.5 in | 7.1 in |
| Depth | 10.3 in | 10.9 in |
| Weight | 13.9 lb | 13.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 5.9 in mid-bass, 1× 1.3 in tweeter (soft dome) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 5.1 in mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | 10–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $760 / pair | $749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | castle.uk.com ↗ | international.kef.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.