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AHarbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2BCanton Reference 9
Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2 front view
Canton Reference 9 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 20.5 in · 1 in = 27.35 px

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Specifications

mm / kgin / lb
AB
ManufacturerHarbethCanton
ModelHarbeth Compact 7ES-3 XD2Canton Reference 9
Height20.5 in18.1 in
Width10.7 in9.6 in
Depth12 in15.4 in
Weight29.1 lb39.7 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-frontbass-reflex-down
Drivers1× 1 in tweeter (ferrofluid-cooled dome), 1× 7.9 in mid-bass (RADIAL polymer cone)1× 1 in tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 6.9 in mid-bass (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone)
Frequency — low45 Hz25 Hz
Frequency — high20000 Hz40000 Hz
Sensitivity86 dB87 dB
Impedance6 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp——
MAP (USD)$5,290 / pair$5,800 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websiteharbeth.co.uk ↗canton.de ↗
Product pageOpen 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.