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ELAC Concentro M807vsCanton Reference Alpha 2
The Canton Reference Alpha 2 stands 142.0 cm tall — about 8.0 cm more than the ELAC Concentro M807 at 134.0 cm. On footprint the ELAC Concentro M807 is the wider cabinet (46.8 cm versus 37.8 cm). At 89 dB against 88 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 24 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 250 mm cone on the ELAC Concentro M807 and a 192 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $47,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ELAC | Canton |
| Model | Concentro M807 2.0 | Reference Alpha 2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #247 of 281 floorstander | #257 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 52.8 in | 55.9 in |
| Width | 18.4 in | 14.9 in |
| Depth | 23.4 in | 26 in |
| Weight | 136.7 lb | 200.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (JET 6c pleated-folded ribbon), 6× 1.6 in midrange (aluminium A-XR cone), 2× 4.5 in midrange (aluminium AS-XR cone), 2× 9.8 in woofer (aluminium AS 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 | 24 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 50000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 80–600 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $45,000 / pair | $50,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | elac.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.