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ACanton Reference 9BHarbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2
Canton Reference 9 front view
Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 520 mm (52.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.08 px

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Specifications

mm / kgin / lb
AB
ManufacturerCantonHarbeth
ModelCanton Reference 9Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2
Height460 mm520 mm
Width244 mm272 mm
Depth390 mm305 mm
Weight18 kg13.2 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-downbass-reflex-front
Drivers1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm mid-bass (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone)1× 25 mm tweeter (ferrofluid-cooled dome), 1× 200 mm mid-bass (RADIAL polymer cone)
Frequency — low25 Hz45 Hz
Frequency — high40000 Hz20000 Hz
Sensitivity87 dB86 dB
Impedance4 Ω6 Ω
Recommended amp——
MAP (USD)$5,800 / pair$5,290 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websitecanton.de ↗harbeth.co.uk ↗
Product pageOpen 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.