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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1899 mm (189.9 cm) · 1 mm = 0.29 px
Canton Reference Alpha 1vsMartinLogan Neolith
The MartinLogan Neolith stands 189.9 cm tall — about 25.9 cm more than the Canton Reference Alpha 1 at 164.0 cm. On footprint the MartinLogan Neolith is the wider cabinet (76.9 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 90 dB against 89 dB, the MartinLogan Neolith is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference Alpha 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 23 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 1 and a 381 mm cone on the MartinLogan Neolith. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $74,998 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | MartinLogan |
| Model | Canton Reference Alpha 1 | MartinLogan Neolith |
| Height | 1640 mm | 1899 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 769 mm |
| Depth | 720 mm | 870 mm |
| Weight | 145 kg | 175 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4× 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× midrange (electrostatic (XStat CLS)), 1× 381 mm woofer (aluminium cone), 1× 305 mm woofer (carbon-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 23 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 20–1300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $70,000 / pair | $79,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | martinlogan.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.