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ACanton Reference Alpha 2BMonitor Audio Hyphn
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Monitor Audio Hyphn front view

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Canton Reference Alpha 2vsMonitor Audio Hyphn

The Canton Reference Alpha 2 stands 142.0 cm tall — about 2.8 cm more than the Monitor Audio Hyphn at 139.2 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Hyphn is the wider cabinet (50.1 cm versus 37.8 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Canton Reference Alpha 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $49,750 a pair.

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mm / kgin / lb
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ManufacturerCantonMonitor Audio
ModelReference Alpha 2Hyphn
HiFi ladder position#257 of 281 floorstander#255 of 281 floorstander
Height55.9 in54.8 in
Width14.9 in19.7 in
Depth26 in20.5 in
Weight200.6 lb235.7 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-downbass-reflex-down
Drivers1× 1 in tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1× 6.9 in midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4× 7.6 in woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone)1× tweeter (MPD III — Micro Pleated Diaphragm), 6× 2 in midrange (RDT III — Rigid Diaphragm Technology), 4× 7.9 in woofer (RDT III, force-cancelled)
Frequency — low18 Hz18 Hz
Frequency — high40000 Hz60000 Hz
Sensitivity89 dB86 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp—200–1600 W
MAP (USD)$50,000 / pair$49,500 / pair
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Brand websitecanton.de ↗monitoraudio.com ↗
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.