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AELAC Debut DB53BCastle Knight 1
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 12.2 in · 1 in = 45.74 px
ELAC Debut DB53vsCastle Knight 1
The ELAC Debut DB53 stands 31.1 cm tall — about 2.1 cm more than the Castle Knight 1 at 29.0 cm. On footprint the ELAC Debut DB53 is the wider cabinet (17.5 cm versus 16.5 cm). At 88 dB against 86.5 dB, the Castle Knight 1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Castle Knight 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 46 Hz versus 48 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $365 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Castle |
| Model | ELAC Debut DB53 3.0 | Castle Knight 1 |
| Height | 12.2 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 6.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Depth | 10.5 in | 10.4 in |
| Weight | 13.3 lb | 9.9 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium dome), 1× 5.2 in mid-bass (aramid-fibre cone) | 1× 5.1 in mid-bass, 1× 1 in 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.