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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1264 mm (126.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.44 px
Canton Reference 7vsFocal Sopra N°3
The Focal Sopra N°3 stands 126.4 cm tall — about 27.4 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the Focal Sopra N°3 is the wider cabinet (35.5 cm versus 25.7 cm). At 91.5 dB against 87.5 dB, the Focal Sopra N°3 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 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 210 mm cone on the Focal Sopra N°3. On price, the Focal Sopra N°3 sits higher — about $22,998 a pair against $8,500 for the Canton Reference 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Focal |
| Model | Reference 7 | Sopra N°3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 463 floorstander | #370 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1264 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 595 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 70 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× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 210 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 250 / 2200 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 91.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $22,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | focal.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.