Canton Reference 9vsFocal Kanta N°1
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Focal |
| Model | Reference 9 | Kanta N°1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #176 of 215 bookshelf | #160 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 460 mm | 422 mm |
| Width | 244 mm | 236 mm |
| Depth | 390 mm | 391 mm |
| Weight | 18 kg | 14 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm mid-bass (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 25 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,800 / pair | $5,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | focal.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.