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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1225 mm (122.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
Canton Reference 7vsDali Epicon 8
The Dali Epicon 8 stands 122.5 cm tall — about 23.5 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. At 89 dB against 87.5 dB, the Dali Epicon 8 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 23 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 200 mm cone on the Dali Epicon 8. On price, the Dali Epicon 8 sits higher — about $23,000 a pair against $8,500 for the Canton Reference 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Dali |
| Model | Reference 7 | Epicon 8 |
| HiFi ladder position | #121 of 601 floorstander | #447 of 601 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1225 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 264 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 485 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 47.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 154 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 154 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar ribbon), 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor), 2× 200 mm woofer (wood-fibre cone, SMC motor) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 550 / 3100 / 15000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 5 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $23,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | dali-speakers.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.