Front view — side by side at true scale
AKEF Reference 5 MetaBCanton Reference 2
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1402 mm (140.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.40 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Canton |
| Model | Reference 5 Meta Meta | Reference 2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #256 of 281 floorstander | #178 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1402 mm | 1160 mm |
| Width | 323 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 467 mm | 530 mm |
| Weight | 60.2 kg | 62 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 19 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $19,998 / pair | $20,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.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.