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APolk Signature Elite ES55BCanton Vento 81
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 41.5 in · 1 in = 13.50 px
Polk Signature Elite ES55vsCanton Vento 81
The Polk Signature Elite ES55 stands 105.4 cm tall — about 2.4 cm more than the Canton Vento 81 at 103.0 cm. On footprint the Polk Signature Elite ES55 is the wider cabinet (30.3 cm versus 28.0 cm). The Canton Vento 81 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 20 Hz versus 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Polk Signature Elite ES55 and a 154 mm cone on the Canton Vento 81.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Polk | Canton |
| Model | Signature Elite ES55 | Vento 81 |
| HiFi ladder position | #102 of 281 floorstander | #82 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 41.5 in | 40.6 in |
| Width | 11.9 in | 11 in |
| Depth | 12.5 in | 13.4 in |
| Weight | 44 lb | 63.9 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Terylene Dome), 2× 6.5 in mid-bass (Dynamic Balance mica-reinforced polypropylene cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (Black Ceramic dome), 1× 6.1 in midrange (ATB cone), 2× 6.1 in woofer (ATB cone) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | — |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–200 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $900 / pair | — |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | polkaudio.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.