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ACanton Townus 30BJBL HDI-1600
Canton Townus 30vsJBL HDI-1600
The JBL HDI-1600 stands 37.0 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Canton Townus 30 at 36.0 cm. The Canton Townus 30 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. On price, the JBL HDI-1600 sits higher — about $1,800 a pair against $1,495 for the Canton Townus 30.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | JBL |
| Model | Townus 30 | HDI-1600 |
| HiFi ladder position | #108 of 215 bookshelf | #119 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 14.2 in | 14.6 in |
| Width | 8.3 in | 8.2 in |
| Depth | 11 in | 11.4 in |
| Weight | 15.4 lb | 22 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (ceramic dome), 1× 6.9 in mid-bass (titanium cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | — | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,495 / pair | $1,800 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | jbl.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.

