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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1330 mm (133.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Canton Reference 1vsJBL 4369
The Canton Reference 1 stands 133.0 cm tall — about 21.0 cm more than the JBL 4369 at 112.0 cm. On footprint the JBL 4369 is the wider cabinet (61.5 cm versus 36.7 cm). At 93 dB against 88 dB, the JBL 4369 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 28 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference 1 and a 380 mm cone on the JBL 4369. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $24,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | JBL |
| Model | Reference 1 | 4369 |
| HiFi ladder position | #244 of 281 floorstander | #158 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Width | 367 mm | 615 mm |
| Depth | 630 mm | 470 mm |
| Weight | 81 kg | 63.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 3× 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 75 mm tweeter (Annular Ring compression driver), 1× 380 mm woofer (Cast-aluminum frame woofer) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 93 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 350 W |
| MAP (USD) | $25,000 / pair | $23,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | global.jbl.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.