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Front view — side by side at true scale

AMonitor Audio HyphnBCanton Reference Alpha 2
Monitor Audio Hyphn front view
Canton Reference Alpha 2 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 55.9 in · 1 in = 10.02 px

Monitor Audio HyphnvsCanton Reference Alpha 2

The Canton Reference Alpha 2 stands 142.0 cm tall — about 2.8 cm more than the Monitor Audio Hyphn at 139.2 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Hyphn is the wider cabinet (50.1 cm versus 37.8 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Canton Reference Alpha 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $49,750 a pair.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerMonitor AudioCanton
ModelHyphnReference Alpha 2
HiFi ladder position#255 of 281 floorstander#257 of 281 floorstander
Height54.8 in55.9 in
Width19.7 in14.9 in
Depth20.5 in26 in
Weight235.7 lb200.6 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-downbass-reflex-down
Drivers1× tweeter (MPD III — Micro Pleated Diaphragm), 6× 2 in midrange (RDT III — Rigid Diaphragm Technology), 4× 7.9 in woofer (RDT III, force-cancelled)1× 1 in tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1× 6.9 in midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4× 7.6 in woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone)
Frequency — low18 Hz18 Hz
Frequency — high60000 Hz40000 Hz
Sensitivity86 dB89 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp200–1600 W
MAP (USD)$49,500 / pair$50,000 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitemonitoraudio.comcanton.de
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.