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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1402 mm (140.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.40 px
Canton Reference 7vsKEF Reference 5 Meta
The KEF Reference 5 Meta stands 140.2 cm tall — about 41.2 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the KEF Reference 5 Meta is the wider cabinet (32.3 cm versus 25.7 cm). The Canton Reference 7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 23 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 5 Meta. On price, the KEF Reference 5 Meta sits higher — about $19,998 a pair against $8,500 for the Canton Reference 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | KEF |
| Model | Reference 7 | Reference 5 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #121 of 601 floorstander | #538 of 601 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1402 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 323 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 467 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 60.2 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× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 450 / 2100 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $19,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| 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.