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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 325 mm (32.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.72 px
Rega KytevsCastle Richmond IV
The Rega Kyte stands 32.5 cm tall — about 2.0 cm more than the Castle Richmond IV at 30.5 cm. At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Rega Kyte is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Rega Kyte reaches deeper in the bass, down to 55 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 125 mm cone on the Rega Kyte and a 150 mm cone on the Castle Richmond IV. On price, the Rega Kyte sits higher — about $895 a pair against $760 for the Castle Richmond IV.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rega | Castle |
| Model | Kyte | Richmond IV |
| HiFi ladder position | #71 of 215 bookshelf | #47 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 325 mm | 305 mm |
| Width | 188 mm | 190 mm |
| Depth | 232 mm | 262 mm |
| Weight | 3.7 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 125 mm mid-bass (paper cone), 1× 19 mm tweeter (soft dome) | 1× 150 mm mid-bass, 1× 32 mm tweeter (soft dome) |
| Frequency — low | 55 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 80 W | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $895 / pair | $760 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | rega.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.