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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 994 mm (99.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.56 px
Canton Reference 7vsKlipsch La Scala AL6
The Canton Reference 7 and the Klipsch La Scala AL6 stand at nearly the same height, around 99.0 cm tall. On footprint the Klipsch La Scala AL6 is the wider cabinet (62.5 cm versus 25.7 cm). At 103 dB against 87.5 dB, the Klipsch La Scala AL6 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 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch La Scala AL6. On price, the Klipsch La Scala AL6 sits higher — about $17,498 a pair against $8,500 for the Canton Reference 7.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Klipsch |
| Model | Reference 7 | La Scala AL6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 463 floorstander | #98 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 994 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 625 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 647 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 93 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× 305 mm woofer (K-28 fiber-composite cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 425 / 2900 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 40 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 | $17,498 / 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.