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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1725 mm (172.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.32 px
Canton Reference Alpha 1vsSonus Faber Aida
The Sonus Faber Aida stands 172.5 cm tall — about 8.5 cm more than the Canton Reference Alpha 1 at 164.0 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Aida is the wider cabinet (47.0 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 92 dB against 89 dB, the Sonus Faber Aida is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 1 and a 320 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Aida. On price, the Sonus Faber Aida sits higher — about $160,000 a pair against $70,000 for the Canton Reference Alpha 1.
| 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 | 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× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm midrange (M18 paper cone), 2× 220 mm woofer (W22 paper cone), 1× 320 mm woofer (SW32 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 100–1000 W |
| MAP (USD) | $70,000 / pair | $160,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | sonusfaber.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.