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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1016 mm (101.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.55 px
Canton Reference 7vsKlipsch La Scala AL5
The Klipsch La Scala AL5 stands 101.6 cm tall — about 2.6 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the Klipsch La Scala AL5 is the wider cabinet (63.9 cm versus 25.7 cm). At 105 dB against 87.5 dB, the Klipsch La Scala AL5 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 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch La Scala AL5. On price, the Klipsch La Scala AL5 sits higher — about $13,198 a pair against $8,500 for the Canton Reference 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Klipsch |
| Model | Reference 7 | La Scala AL5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 463 floorstander | #126 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1016 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 639 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 643 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 91 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 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 | 51 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 | $13,198 / 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.