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Dynaudio Confidence 60vsCanton Reference Alpha 2

The Dynaudio Confidence 60 stands 167.9 cm tall — about 25.9 cm more than the Canton Reference Alpha 2 at 142.0 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Confidence 60 is the wider cabinet (43.2 cm versus 37.8 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Canton Reference Alpha 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference Alpha 2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 29 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 230 mm cone on the Dynaudio Confidence 60 and a 192 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $50,000 a pair.