Thanks to programme of continuous research and development, Castle brings refinement to a new reflex ported design in Stirling 3, and replaces the world famous Severn model. For this completely new design, we have chosen fully shielded drive units to ensure optimum performance in both stereo and AV or multi-channel modes. The drivers themselves, Castle's renowned 28mm soft dome tweeter, as used in their most expensive designs, and two 130mm die cast bass-mid units are deployed in a d'Apollito arrangement, with the bass units symmetrically placed above and below the tweeter. The improved image location conferred by this configuration makes the Stirling 3 the ideal companion speaker with which to fully exploit the latest developments in CD and DVD technology.

The new design also uses a downward firing reflex port, venting between the cabinet and the plinth, this space being variable to allow for optimum room matching and more flexible placement options. The crossover, which uses audiophile components selected for their sonic quality, carries a terminal housing adapted for bi-wiring this advanced specification system. And remember, Stirling 3's rigid, yet elegant 18mm MDF cabinet is available in a choice of eight real wood veneers.