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AFocal Kanta N°1BCanton Reference 9
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 460 mm (46.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.22 px
Focal Kanta N°1vsCanton Reference 9
The Canton Reference 9 stands 46.0 cm tall — about 3.8 cm more than the Focal Kanta N°1 at 42.2 cm. At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Focal Kanta N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 9 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 25 Hz versus 46 Hz. The Focal Kanta N°1 is rear-ported and the Canton Reference 9 is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $5,900 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Canton |
| Model | Kanta N°1 | Reference 9 |
| HiFi ladder position | #160 of 215 bookshelf | #176 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 422 mm | 460 mm |
| Width | 236 mm | 244 mm |
| Depth | 391 mm | 390 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 18 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (flax cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm mid-bass (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 25 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $5,999 / pair | $5,800 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.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.