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Canton Reference Alpha 1vsFocal Maestro Utopia Evo
The Canton Reference Alpha 1 stands 164.0 cm tall — about 17.0 cm more than the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo at 147.0 cm. On footprint the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo is the wider cabinet (44.7 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 93 dB against 89 dB, the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo 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 25 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 1 and a 270 mm cone on the Focal Maestro Utopia Evo. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $72,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Focal |
| Model | Reference Alpha 1 | Maestro Utopia Evo Evo |
| HiFi ladder position | #273 of 281 floorstander | #261 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 447 mm |
| Depth | 720 mm | 455 mm |
| Weight | 145 kg | 116 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| 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× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 270 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 93 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $70,000 / pair | $75,998 / 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.

