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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1640 mm (164.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.34 px
Canton Reference Alpha 1vsFocal Stella Utopia EM Evo
The Canton Reference Alpha 1 stands 164.0 cm tall — about 8.2 cm more than the Focal Stella Utopia EM Evo at 155.8 cm. On footprint the Focal Stella Utopia EM Evo is the wider cabinet (53.8 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 94 dB against 89 dB, the Focal Stella Utopia EM 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 22 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 1 and a 330 mm cone on the Focal Stella Utopia EM Evo. On price, the Focal Stella Utopia EM Evo sits higher — about $149,998 a pair against $70,000 for the Canton Reference Alpha 1.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Focal |
| Model | Reference Alpha 1 | Stella Utopia EM Evo EM Evo |
| HiFi ladder position | #273 of 281 floorstander | #267 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1640 mm | 1558 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 538 mm |
| Depth | 720 mm | 830 mm |
| Weight | 145 kg | 170 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-front |
| 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), 2× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 1× 330 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 22 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 94 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–1000 W |
| MAP (USD) | $70,000 / pair | $149,998 / 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.