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Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2vsCastle Windsor Earl
The Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2 stands 52.0 cm tall — about 9.0 cm more than the Castle Windsor Earl at 43.0 cm. On footprint the Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2 is the wider cabinet (27.2 cm versus 24.0 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Castle Windsor Earl is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 45 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2 and a 165 mm cone on the Castle Windsor Earl. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,110 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harbeth | Castle |
| Model | Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2 | Castle Windsor Earl |
| Height | 20.5 in | 16.9 in |
| Width | 10.7 in | 9.4 in |
| Depth | 12 in | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 29.1 lb | 20.9 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (ferrofluid-cooled dome), 1× 7.9 in mid-bass (RADIAL polymer cone) | 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (woven polypropylene), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (micro-fibre dome) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,290 / pair | $4,930 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | harbeth.co.uk ↗ | 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.