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ACanton Reference Alpha 2BMonitor Audio Hyphn
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1420 mm (142.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.39 px
Canton Reference Alpha 2vsMonitor Audio Hyphn
The Canton Reference Alpha 2 stands 142.0 cm tall — about 2.8 cm more than the Monitor Audio Hyphn at 139.2 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Hyphn is the wider cabinet (50.1 cm versus 37.8 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Canton Reference Alpha 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $49,750 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Reference Alpha 2 | Hyphn |
| HiFi ladder position | #257 of 281 floorstander | #255 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1420 mm | 1392 mm |
| Width | 378 mm | 501 mm |
| Depth | 660 mm | 520 mm |
| Weight | 91 kg | 106.9 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4× 192 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× tweeter (MPD III — Micro Pleated Diaphragm), 6× 50 mm midrange (RDT III — Rigid Diaphragm Technology), 4× 200 mm woofer (RDT III, force-cancelled) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 200–1600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $50,000 / pair | $49,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | monitoraudio.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.