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ACanton Townus 30BJBL HDI-1600
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 370 mm (37.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.51 px
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 | 360 mm | 370 mm |
| Width | 212 mm | 208 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm | 289 mm |
| Weight | 7 kg | 9.96 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm mid-bass (titanium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 1× 165 mm 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.