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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 43.3 in · 1 in = 12.93 px
Dali Rubikore 8vsCanton Reference 5
The Dali Rubikore 8 stands 110.0 cm tall — about 8.0 cm more than the Canton Reference 5 at 102.0 cm. On footprint the Dali Rubikore 8 is the wider cabinet (30.2 cm versus 28.7 cm). At 90.5 dB against 88 dB, the Dali Rubikore 8 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 5 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 21 Hz versus 38 Hz. The Dali Rubikore 8 is rear-ported and the Canton Reference 5 is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $11,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Canton |
| Model | Rubikore 8 | Reference 5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #129 of 281 floorstander | #73 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 43.3 in | 40.2 in |
| Width | 11.9 in | 11.3 in |
| Depth | 17.5 in | 18.1 in |
| Weight | 66.1 lb | 79.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.8 in super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor), 2× 6.5 in woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor) | 1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 6.9 in midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 6.9 in woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 21 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90.5 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–250 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $12,000 / pair | $11,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | canton.de ↗ |
| 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.