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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1675 mm (167.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.33 px
Canton Reference Alpha 1vsDali Kore
The Dali Kore stands 167.5 cm tall — about 3.5 cm more than the Canton Reference Alpha 1 at 164.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Kore is the wider cabinet (51.4 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Canton Reference Alpha 1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference Alpha 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 26 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 1 and a 292 mm cone on the Dali Kore. On price, the Canton Reference Alpha 1 sits higher — about $70,000 a pair against $60,000 for the Dali Kore.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Dali |
| Model | Reference Alpha 1 | Kore |
| HiFi ladder position | #273 of 281 floorstander | #274 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1640 mm | 1675 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 514 mm |
| Depth | 720 mm | 593 mm |
| Weight | 145 kg | 148 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4× 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 55 mm super-tweeter (planar ribbon), 1× 35 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 178 mm midrange (paper + wood-fibre cone, Balanced Drive SMC), 2× 292 mm woofer (Balanced Drive SMC Gen-2 with dual voice-coil) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 26 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–1500 W |
| MAP (USD) | $70,000 / pair | $60,000 / 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.