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ACanton Reference 2BKEF Reference 5 Meta
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 55.2 in · 1 in = 10.15 px
Canton Reference 2vsKEF Reference 5 Meta
The KEF Reference 5 Meta stands 140.2 cm tall — about 24.2 cm more than the Canton Reference 2 at 116.0 cm. On footprint the Canton Reference 2 is the wider cabinet (35.4 cm versus 32.3 cm). The Canton Reference 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 19 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference 2 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 5 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $19,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | KEF |
| Model | Reference 2 | Reference 5 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #178 of 281 floorstander | #256 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 45.7 in | 55.2 in |
| Width | 13.9 in | 12.7 in |
| Depth | 20.9 in | 18.4 in |
| Weight | 136.7 lb | 132.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 6.9 in midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 8.6 in woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 6.5 in woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 19 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $20,000 / pair | $19,998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | international.kef.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.