Front view — side by side at true scale
ACastle Windsor EarlBWharfedale Elysian 1
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Castle | Wharfedale |
| Model | Castle Windsor Earl | Wharfedale Elysian 1 |
| Height | 430 mm | 490 mm |
| Width | 240 mm | 258 mm |
| Depth | 296 mm | 315 mm |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | 15 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 165 mm mid-bass (woven polypropylene), 1× 28 mm tweeter (micro-fibre dome) | 1× 90 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 22000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–100 W | 25–175 W |
| MAP (USD) | $4,930 / pair | $4,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | castle.uk.com ↗ | wharfedale.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.

