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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 11.4 in · 1 in = 49.05 px
Q Acoustics 3010ivsCastle Knight 1
The Castle Knight 1 stands 29.0 cm tall — about 3.7 cm more than the Q Acoustics 3010i at 25.3 cm. On footprint the Castle Knight 1 is the wider cabinet (16.5 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 88 dB against 86 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 65 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 100 mm cone on the Q Acoustics 3010i and a 130 mm cone on the Castle Knight 1. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $380 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Q Acoustics | Castle |
| Model | Q Acoustics 3010i | Castle Knight 1 |
| Height | 10 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 5.9 in | 6.5 in |
| Depth | 9.9 in | 10.4 in |
| Weight | 9 lb | 9.9 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 0.9 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 3.9 in mid-bass (coated paper cone) | 1× 5.1 in mid-bass, 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 65 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–75 W | 15–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $379 / pair | $380 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | qacoustics.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.