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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1330 mm (133.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Focal Scala Utopia Evo MvsCanton Reference 1
The Canton Reference 1 stands 133.0 cm tall — about 8.3 cm more than the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M at 124.7 cm. On footprint the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M is the wider cabinet (39.3 cm versus 36.7 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 27 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 270 mm cone on the Focal Scala Utopia Evo M and a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference 1.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Canton |
| Model | Scala Utopia Evo M Evo M | Reference 1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #216 of 269 floorstander | #233 of 269 floorstander |
| Height | 1247 mm | 1330 mm |
| Width | 393 mm | 367 mm |
| Depth | 670 mm | 630 mm |
| Weight | 85 kg | 81 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (PRISM inverted dome (M profile)), 1× 130 mm midrange (W sandwich cone (M profile)), 1× 270 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 3× 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–500 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | — | $25,000 / 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.