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Canton Reference 2vsRevel F328Be
The Revel F328Be stands 129.4 cm tall — about 13.4 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 34.1 cm). At 91 dB against 88 dB, the Revel F328Be is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 19 Hz versus 26 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference 2 and a 203 mm cone on the Revel F328Be. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $18,800 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Revel |
| Model | Reference 2 | F328Be |
| HiFi ladder position | #178 of 281 floorstander | #235 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 45.7 in | 50.9 in |
| Width | 13.9 in | 13.4 in |
| Depth | 20.9 in | 17.7 in |
| Weight | 136.7 lb | 112.4 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) | 3× 8 in woofer (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 5.1 in midrange (Deep Ceramic Composite (DCC) aluminium cone), 1× 1 in tweeter (beryllium dome (acoustic lens waveguide)) |
| Frequency — low | 19 Hz | 26 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $20,000 / pair | $17,600 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | revelspeakers.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.