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Focal Kanta N°3vsT+A Criterion S 240
The Focal Kanta N°3 stands 128.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the T+A Criterion S 240 at 123.0 cm. At 91 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Kanta N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 240 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 26 Hz versus 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 210 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°3 and a 220 mm cone on the T+A Criterion S 240. On price, the T+A Criterion S 240 sits higher — about $14,000 a pair against $11,999 for the Focal Kanta N°3.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | T+A |
| Model | Kanta N°3 | Criterion S 240 |
| HiFi ladder position | #225 of 276 floorstander | #215 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 50.4 in | 48.4 in |
| Width | 15 in | 15 in |
| Depth | 20.5 in | 19.7 in |
| Weight | 101.4 lb | 121.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | transmission-line |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (flax cone), 2× 8.3 in woofer (flax cone) | 2× 8.7 in woofer (aluminium), 2× 5.9 in midrange (aluminium), 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium dome) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 26 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $11,999 / pair | $14,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.com ↗ | ta-hifi.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.