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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1050 mm (105.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.53 px
Canton Reference 5vsT+A Criterion S 230
The T+A Criterion S 230 stands 105.0 cm tall — about 3.0 cm more than the Canton Reference 5 at 102.0 cm. On footprint the T+A Criterion S 230 is the wider cabinet (31.0 cm versus 28.7 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Canton Reference 5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 21 Hz versus 29 Hz. The Canton Reference 5 is down-firing ported and the T+A Criterion S 230 is a transmission line. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,495 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | T+A |
| Model | Reference 5 | Criterion S 230 |
| HiFi ladder position | #72 of 276 floorstander | #95 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1020 mm | 1050 mm |
| Width | 287 mm | 310 mm |
| Depth | 460 mm | 430 mm |
| Weight | 36 kg | 37.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | transmission-line |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 174 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 2× 170 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 120 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) |
| Frequency — low | 21 Hz | 29 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $11,000 / pair | $11,990 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | ta-hifi.de ↗ |
| 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.