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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1352 mm (135.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.41 px
Canton Reference 7vsKlipsch Klipschorn AK7
The Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 stands 135.2 cm tall — about 36.2 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 is the wider cabinet (80.1 cm versus 25.7 cm). At 103 dB against 87.5 dB, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 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 34 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7. On price, the Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 sits higher — about $19,998 a pair against $8,500 for the Canton Reference 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Klipsch |
| Model | Reference 7 | Klipschorn AK7 |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 463 floorstander | #409 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1352 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 801 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 715 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 118 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 compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-933-HP compression diaphragm), 1× 381 mm woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 380 / 2900 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 34 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 19000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 103 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $19,998 / 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.