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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 990 mm (99.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.57 px
Canton Reference 7vsDali Rubicon 6
The Canton Reference 7 and the Dali Rubicon 6 stand at nearly the same height, around 99.0 cm tall. On footprint the Canton Reference 7 is the wider cabinet (25.7 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 88.5 dB against 87.5 dB, the Dali Rubicon 6 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 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubicon 6. On price, the Canton Reference 7 sits higher — about $8,500 a pair against $4,999 for the Dali Rubicon 6.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Dali |
| Model | Reference 7 | Rubicon 6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 463 floorstander | #93 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 990 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 380 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 20.2 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× 45 mm super-tweeter (ribbon), 1× 29 mm tweeter (soft textile dome), 2× 165 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 800 / 2600 / 14000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 88.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $4,999 / 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.