Front view — side by side at true scale
AELAC Debut DB53BCastle Knight 1
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Castle |
| Model | ELAC Debut DB53 3.0 | Castle Knight 1 |
| Height | 311 mm | 290 mm |
| Width | 175 mm | 165 mm |
| Depth | 267 mm | 265 mm |
| Weight | 6.05 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (aramid-fibre cone) | 1× 130 mm mid-bass, 1× 25 mm tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 38000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86.5 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–120 W | 15–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $350 / pair | $380 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.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.

