Thanks for the unboxing. I had a pair of Kendal II loudspeakers in the 80's and they were brilliant. Castle have always had a particular, unique sound which made them very likeable. I visited the factory around 1990 where they showed me round whilst they tweaked the crossovers in mine after I'd fitted two new Bass/Mid drivers which caused a slight mismatch. They were in Skipton, North Yorkshire in those days and it was well worth the 160 mile trip. They didn't charge me anything for the service and were everything a good manufacturer should be. Amazing after-sales service!
@phantasm1004 I totally agree with you! One of the best build quality and design and one of the worst experience sound quality wise at the same time :( One note - I've read they changed something on the crossover at some point (some claim early models sounded much better due to that fact).
Unfortunately I don't have them anymore. I was a bit disappointed with the sound quality. I've heard rumors they changed something on the crossover at some point and it sound worse.
@@MAudiophile I heard they started making entry-class models in China a few years back. I am right in the research of how the relocation affected the quality. Do you think the problem lays in the speaker itself, not something that can be changed with burn-in?
@@tatsnya Yes. If you are into Castle maybe its worth to wait. I’ve heard they might bring production back to the UK and introduce new models hopefully this year 😊
I am a hobbyist man, sadly a lot of work outside of RUclips and I had too little time with those speakers to make a full review. Build quality was amazing but I was not fan of the sound.
This is actually a silly prejudice to have. Think about it: Skilled labour costs a lot more in Western countries like the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Australia. But that's because living standards are higher and everything is more expensive, NOT because the quality of the work is better. So in order to produce something at the same cost, you've got to cut a corner somewhere. A speaker in this finish made in the UK would cost £1000, rather than £500. I am Australian and I can tell you that a lot of stuff made in Australia sucks, or the cost of the item is just really high. I'll take something made in Denmark or the USA or whatever but I don't give a crap if it's made in China as long as it's good.
@@daysandwords If you want to make something cheap and crappy, you will be making it in China as it is the least expensive. If you want skill labor with higher end materials and well developed product, the difference in cost is not that big in China vs other places like Europe. So there is a chance chinese one is good, but with European one, it is almost guaranteed. Thats why I always look for European made stuff (as I am from Europe) first. This rule always worked well for me. Nothing I bough that was made in Europe was a complete crap and always worked well for long time. And I take it quite seriously. For example, i spent 14 days searching for non-chinese kettle before finding one. A lot of time, but still worth it. Also, I would much rather European states, workers and companies to benefit from my money then to sponsor Chinese communist government. The decision is up to you...
@@elukok Actually China isn't anywhere near the cheapest place to have things made anymore, not even close. The Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are all cheaper, and there are probably others on that list. 14 days researching a kettle? Sorry but that's stupid. If you just want a really good kettle because you are into kettles, like some people are really into record players or typewriters or whatever, and your thing is kettles, then fine. But I am guessing that you want your kettle to boil water. Sure, buy a European kettle if you don't want to support the Chinese government, that's also fine, but you're conflating two different things now. You didn't need to spend 14 days, you could have just bought the first kettle you found that wasn't made in China... but now you're using it as some sort of flex that you're more thought out than other people. But that's dumb because my Kmart kettle (made in Vietnam) works fine after about 5 years and my wife drinks tonnes of tea so she's probably boiling it 5 or 6 times a day. Meanwhile you wasted two weeks researching a kettle that does the same thing. Sorry mate but you lost this for yourself.
Thanks for the unboxing. I had a pair of Kendal II loudspeakers in the 80's and they were brilliant. Castle have always had a particular, unique sound which made them very likeable. I visited the factory around 1990 where they showed me round whilst they tweaked the crossovers in mine after I'd fitted two new Bass/Mid drivers which caused a slight mismatch. They were in Skipton, North Yorkshire in those days and it was well worth the 160 mile trip. They didn't charge me anything for the service and were everything a good manufacturer should be. Amazing after-sales service!
Thank you for this unique speaker. I have the Castle Avon 2. Very happy with it.
Awesome! I have seen almost NO videos about Castle speakers! Thank you!!!
I was annoyed by that fact as well!
@phantasm1004 I totally agree with you! One of the best build quality and design and one of the worst experience sound quality wise at the same time :( One note - I've read they changed something on the crossover at some point (some claim early models sounded much better due to that fact).
I own a pair of Castle Knight 5, top of the line, in cherry color. very good speakers.
I have 3 sets of Castle Knights Avon,Clifton, and Conways .
Can you make one more video on how the speaker sounds, your setup, etc?
Unfortunately I don't have them anymore. I was a bit disappointed with the sound quality. I've heard rumors they changed something on the crossover at some point and it sound worse.
Awesome speakers.
@@MAudiophile I heard they started making entry-class models in China a few years back. I am right in the research of how the relocation affected the quality.
Do you think the problem lays in the speaker itself, not something that can be changed with burn-in?
@@tatsnya Yes. If you are into Castle maybe its worth to wait. I’ve heard they might bring production back to the UK and introduce new models hopefully this year 😊
From which shop did you order them? Thanks! PS: why haven't you reviewed them?
I am a hobbyist man, sadly a lot of work outside of RUclips and I had too little time with those speakers to make a full review. Build quality was amazing but I was not fan of the sound.
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Made in China. Nope thank you.
This is actually a silly prejudice to have. Think about it:
Skilled labour costs a lot more in Western countries like the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Australia. But that's because living standards are higher and everything is more expensive, NOT because the quality of the work is better. So in order to produce something at the same cost, you've got to cut a corner somewhere. A speaker in this finish made in the UK would cost £1000, rather than £500.
I am Australian and I can tell you that a lot of stuff made in Australia sucks, or the cost of the item is just really high.
I'll take something made in Denmark or the USA or whatever but I don't give a crap if it's made in China as long as it's good.
@@daysandwords If you want to make something cheap and crappy, you will be making it in China as it is the least expensive. If you want skill labor with higher end materials and well developed product, the difference in cost is not that big in China vs other places like Europe. So there is a chance chinese one is good, but with European one, it is almost guaranteed. Thats why I always look for European made stuff (as I am from Europe) first. This rule always worked well for me. Nothing I bough that was made in Europe was a complete crap and always worked well for long time.
And I take it quite seriously. For example, i spent 14 days searching for non-chinese kettle before finding one. A lot of time, but still worth it.
Also, I would much rather European states, workers and companies to benefit from my money then to sponsor Chinese communist government. The decision is up to you...
@@elukok Actually China isn't anywhere near the cheapest place to have things made anymore, not even close. The Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are all cheaper, and there are probably others on that list.
14 days researching a kettle? Sorry but that's stupid. If you just want a really good kettle because you are into kettles, like some people are really into record players or typewriters or whatever, and your thing is kettles, then fine. But I am guessing that you want your kettle to boil water. Sure, buy a European kettle if you don't want to support the Chinese government, that's also fine, but you're conflating two different things now. You didn't need to spend 14 days, you could have just bought the first kettle you found that wasn't made in China... but now you're using it as some sort of flex that you're more thought out than other people. But that's dumb because my Kmart kettle (made in Vietnam) works fine after about 5 years and my wife drinks tonnes of tea so she's probably boiling it 5 or 6 times a day. Meanwhile you wasted two weeks researching a kettle that does the same thing.
Sorry mate but you lost this for yourself.
I own knight5 made in China. Very good speakers. This Is a fact.
@@elukok Are you typing this using your China made Iphone?