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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 12.8 in · 1 in = 43.77 px
Castle Richmond IVvsRega Kyte
The Rega Kyte stands 32.5 cm tall — about 2.0 cm more than the Castle Richmond IV at 30.5 cm. At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Rega Kyte is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Rega Kyte reaches deeper in the bass, down to 55 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Castle Richmond IV and a 125 mm cone on the Rega Kyte. On price, the Rega Kyte sits higher — about $895 a pair against $760 for the Castle Richmond IV.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Castle | Rega |
| Model | Richmond IV | Kyte |
| HiFi ladder position | #47 of 215 bookshelf | #71 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 12 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 7.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Depth | 10.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Weight | 13.9 lb | 8.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 5.9 in mid-bass, 1× 1.3 in tweeter (soft dome) | 1× 4.9 in mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 0.7 in tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 55 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | 80 W |
| MAP (USD) | $760 / pair | $895 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | castle.uk.com ↗ | rega.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.