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Canton Reference 1vsJBL 4369
The Canton Reference 1 stands 133.0 cm tall — about 21.0 cm more than the JBL 4369 at 112.0 cm. On footprint the JBL 4369 is the wider cabinet (61.5 cm versus 36.7 cm). At 93 dB against 88 dB, the JBL 4369 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 28 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference 1 and a 380 mm cone on the JBL 4369. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $24,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | JBL |
| Model | Reference 1 | 4369 |
| HiFi ladder position | #244 of 281 floorstander | #158 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 52.4 in | 44.1 in |
| Width | 14.4 in | 24.2 in |
| Depth | 24.8 in | 18.5 in |
| Weight | 178.6 lb | 140 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 6.9 in midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 3× 8.6 in woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 3 in tweeter (Annular Ring compression driver), 1× 15 in woofer (Cast-aluminum frame woofer) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 93 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 350 W |
| MAP (USD) | $25,000 / pair | $23,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | global.jbl.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.