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ACanton Reference 7BDynaudio Contour 30i
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 46.0 in · 1 in = 12.17 px
Canton Reference 7vsDynaudio Contour 30i
The Dynaudio Contour 30i stands 116.9 cm tall — about 17.9 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Contour 30i is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 25.7 cm). The Canton Reference 7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 23 Hz versus 32 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 180 mm cone on the Dynaudio Contour 30i. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,375 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Dynaudio |
| Model | Reference 7 | Contour 30i |
| HiFi ladder position | #50 of 281 floorstander | #184 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 39 in | 46 in |
| Width | 10.1 in | 11.8 in |
| Depth | 16.9 in | 15.9 in |
| Weight | 72.8 lb | 69.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 6.1 in midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 6.1 in woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 2i soft dome with Hexis), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (MSP cone), 1× 7.1 in woofer (MSP cone) |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $8,250 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | dynaudio.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.