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ACanton Reference 9BFocal Kanta N°1
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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 460 mm (46.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.22 px

Canton Reference 9vsFocal Kanta N°1

The Canton Reference 9 stands 46.0 cm tall — about 3.8 cm more than the Focal Kanta N°1 at 42.2 cm. At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Focal Kanta N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 9 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 25 Hz versus 46 Hz. The Canton Reference 9 is down-firing ported and the Focal Kanta N°1 is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,900 a pair.

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ManufacturerCantonFocal
ModelReference 9Kanta N°1
HiFi ladder position#176 of 215 bookshelf#160 of 215 bookshelf
Height460 mm422 mm
Width244 mm236 mm
Depth390 mm391 mm
Weight18 kg14 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-downbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 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 — low25 Hz46 Hz
Frequency — high40000 Hz40000 Hz
Sensitivity87 dB88 dB
Impedance4 Ω8 Ω
Recommended amp—25–150 W
MAP (USD)$5,800 / pair$5,999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websitecanton.de ↗focal.com ↗
Product pageOpen 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.