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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1346 mm (134.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Canton Reference 7vsKlipsch Klipschorn AK6
The Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 stands 134.6 cm tall — about 35.6 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 is the wider cabinet (79.4 cm versus 25.7 cm). At 105 dB against 87.5 dB, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 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 381 mm cone on the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6. On price, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK6 sits higher — about $14,998 a pair against $8,500 for the Canton Reference 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Klipsch |
| Model | Reference 7 | Klipschorn AK6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 463 floorstander | #406 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1346 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 794 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 718 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 100 kg |
| Enclosure | 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× 25 mm tweeter (K-771-T polyimide compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-55-X phenolic compression diaphragm), 1× 381 mm woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 450 / 4500 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 105 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $14,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | klipsch.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.