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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1557 mm (155.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.36 px
Canton Reference 7vsDynaudio Confidence 50
The Dynaudio Confidence 50 stands 155.7 cm tall — about 56.7 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Confidence 50 is the wider cabinet (36.4 cm versus 25.7 cm). 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 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Confidence 50. On price, the Dynaudio Confidence 50 sits higher — about $30,000 a pair against $8,500 for the Canton Reference 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Dynaudio |
| Model | Reference 7 | Confidence 50 |
| HiFi ladder position | #121 of 601 floorstander | #558 of 601 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1557 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 364 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 424 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 49.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| 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× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar 3 soft dome with DDC Lens), 2× 150 mm midrange (MSP with Horizon Surround), 2× 180 mm woofer (NeoTec MSP cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 200 / 2860 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $30,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | dynaudio.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.