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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1280 mm (128.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.44 px
Klipsch La Scala AL5vsFocal Kanta N°3
The Focal Kanta N°3 stands 128.0 cm tall — about 26.4 cm more than the Klipsch La Scala AL5 at 101.6 cm. On footprint the Klipsch La Scala AL5 is the wider cabinet (63.9 cm versus 38.1 cm). At 105 dB against 91 dB, the Klipsch La Scala AL5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Kanta N°3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 381 mm cone on the Klipsch La Scala AL5 and a 210 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $12,599 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klipsch | Focal |
| Model | La Scala AL5 AL5 | Kanta N°3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #69 of 281 floorstander | #229 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1016 mm | 1280 mm |
| Width | 639 mm | 381 mm |
| Depth | 643 mm | 520 mm |
| Weight | 91 kg | 46 kg |
| Enclosure | — | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-771 polyimide compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-55-X phenolic compression diaphragm), 1× 381 mm woofer (K-33-E fiber-composite cone) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (flax cone), 2× 210 mm woofer (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $13,198 / pair | $11,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | klipsch.com ↗ | focal.com ↗ |
| 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.