Canton Reference Alpha 1vsSonus Faber Aida
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Reference Alpha 1 | Aida |
| HiFi ladder position | #273 of 281 floorstander | #276 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1640 mm | 1725 mm |
| Width | 422 mm | 470 mm |
| Depth | 720 mm | 780 mm |
| Weight | 145 kg | 165 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1ร 25 mm tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1ร 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4ร 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1ร 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1ร 180 mm midrange (M18 paper cone), 2ร 220 mm woofer (W22 paper cone), 1ร 320 mm woofer (SW32 paper cone) |
| Frequency โ low | 18 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency โ high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 ฮฉ | 4 ฮฉ |
| Recommended amp | โ | 100โ1000 W |
| MAP (USD) | $70,000 / pair | $160,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability โ | Check availability โ |
| Brand website | canton.de โ | sonusfaber.com โ |
| Product page | Open product page โ | Open product page โ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.