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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1330 mm (133.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Canton Reference 1vsFocal Scala Utopia Evo M
The Canton Reference 1 stands 133.0 cm tall — about 8.3 cm more than the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M at 124.7 cm. On footprint the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M is the wider cabinet (39.3 cm versus 36.7 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 27 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference 1 and a 270 mm cone on the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Focal |
| Model | Reference 1 | Scala Utopia Evo M Evo M |
| HiFi ladder position | #233 of 269 floorstander | #216 of 269 floorstander |
| Height | 1330 mm | 1247 mm |
| Width | 367 mm | 393 mm |
| Depth | 630 mm | 670 mm |
| Weight | 81 kg | 85 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 3× 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (PRISM inverted dome (M profile)), 1× 130 mm midrange (W sandwich cone (M profile)), 1× 270 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 27 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $25,000 / pair | — |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | focal.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.