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Dynaudio Emit 10vsCastle Richmond IV
The Castle Richmond IV stands 30.5 cm tall — about 1.5 cm more than the Dynaudio Emit 10 at 29.0 cm. On footprint the Castle Richmond IV is the wider cabinet (19.0 cm versus 17.0 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 Castle Richmond IV reaches deeper in the bass, down to 58 Hz versus 64 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 140 mm cone on the Dynaudio Emit 10 and a 150 mm cone on the Castle Richmond IV. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $780 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Castle |
| Model | Dynaudio Emit 10 | Castle Richmond IV |
| Height | 11.4 in | 12 in |
| Width | 6.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Depth | 11.2 in | 10.3 in |
| Weight | 14.1 lb | 13.9 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Cerotar soft dome with Hexis), 1× 5.5 in mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 5.9 in mid-bass, 1× 1.3 in tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 64 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $799 / pair | $760 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.com ↗ | castle.uk.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.