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Canton Reference 7vsDali Rubikore 6
The Canton Reference 7 and the Dali Rubikore 6 stand at nearly the same height, around 99.0 cm tall. On footprint the Dali Rubikore 6 is the wider cabinet (29.7 cm versus 25.7 cm). At 88.5 dB against 87.5 dB, the Dali Rubikore 6 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 23 Hz versus 38 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubikore 6. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,250 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Dali |
| Model | Reference 7 | Rubikore 6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #50 of 281 floorstander | #52 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 990 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 297 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 380 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 23 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 154 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 154 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 45 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 29 mm tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor), 1× 165 mm woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor) |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 88.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $8,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | dali-speakers.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.

