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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 64.6 in · 1 in = 8.67 px
Canton Reference Alpha 1vsSonus Faber Lilium
The Canton Reference Alpha 1 stands 164.0 cm tall — about 4.0 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lilium at 160.0 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Lilium is the wider cabinet (51.1 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 92 dB against 89 dB, the Sonus Faber Lilium 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 20 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 1 and a 260 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lilium. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $72,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Reference Alpha 1 | Lilium |
| HiFi ladder position | #273 of 281 floorstander | #271 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 64.6 in | 63 in |
| Width | 16.6 in | 20.1 in |
| Depth | 28.3 in | 27.8 in |
| Weight | 319.7 lb | 227.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1× 6.9 in midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4× 8.6 in woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 7.1 in midrange (M18 paper cone), 3× 7.1 in woofer (W18 paper cone), 1× 10.2 in woofer (SW26 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 18 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 100–800 W |
| MAP (USD) | $70,000 / pair | $75,000 / 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.