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AFocal Sopra N°3BCanton Reference 1
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1330 mm (133.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.42 px
Focal Sopra N°3vsCanton Reference 1
The Canton Reference 1 stands 133.0 cm tall — about 6.6 cm more than the Focal Sopra N°3 at 126.4 cm. On footprint the Canton Reference 1 is the wider cabinet (36.7 cm versus 35.5 cm). At 91.5 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Sopra N°3 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 33 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $23,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Canton |
| Model | Sopra N°3 | Reference 1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #227 of 281 floorstander | #244 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1264 mm | 1330 mm |
| Width | 355 mm | 367 mm |
| Depth | 595 mm | 630 mm |
| Weight | 70 kg | 81 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 210 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 | 33 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91.5 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $22,998 / pair | $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.