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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1072 mm (107.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.52 px
Canton Reference 7vsKEF R5 Meta
The KEF R5 Meta stands 107.2 cm tall — about 8.2 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the KEF R5 Meta is the wider cabinet (26.9 cm versus 25.7 cm). The Canton Reference 7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 23 Hz versus 52 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 130 mm cone on the KEF R5 Meta. On price, the Canton Reference 7 sits higher — about $8,500 a pair against $5,999 for the KEF R5 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | KEF |
| Model | Reference 7 | R5 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #121 of 601 floorstander | #250 of 601 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1072 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 269 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 344 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 24.5 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× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 130 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 400 / 2700 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 52 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $5,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check on Amazon ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | international.kef.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.