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Dynaudio Consequence Ultimate EditionvsCanton Reference Alpha 2
The Canton Reference Alpha 2 stands 142.0 cm tall — about 9.0 cm more than the Dynaudio Consequence Ultimate Edition at 133.0 cm. On footprint the Dynaudio Consequence Ultimate Edition is the wider cabinet (43.0 cm versus 37.8 cm). At 89 dB against 85 dB, the Canton Reference Alpha 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 300 mm cone on the Dynaudio Consequence Ultimate Edition and a 192 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 2.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | Canton |
| Model | Consequence Ultimate Edition | Reference Alpha 2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #245 of 281 floorstander | #257 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 52.4 in | 55.9 in |
| Width | 16.9 in | 14.9 in |
| Depth | 26 in | 26 in |
| Weight | 251.3 lb | 200.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 0.8 in super-tweeter (Esotar 2 soft dome), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Esotar 2 soft dome), 1× 2 in midrange (Esotar 2 dome midrange), 1× 6.7 in mid-bass (Esotar MSP cone), 2× 11.8 in woofer (Esotar 2 MSP5 cone) | 1× 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) |
| Frequency — low | 17 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 30000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | — | $50,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.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.