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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1640 mm (164.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.34 px
Sonus Faber Il CremonesevsCanton Reference Alpha 1
The Canton Reference Alpha 1 stands 164.0 cm tall — about 19.1 cm more than the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese at 144.9 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese is the wider cabinet (46.2 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 92 dB against 89 dB, the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference Alpha 1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 35 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $68,750 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Canton |
| Model | Il Cremonese | Reference Alpha 1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #260 of 281 floorstander | #273 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1449 mm | 1640 mm |
| Width | 462 mm | 422 mm |
| Depth | 621 mm | 720 mm |
| Weight | 84 kg | 145 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm midrange (M18 paper cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone), 2× 220 mm woofer (W22 paper cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (DLC diamond-coated dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 4× 219 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 100–800 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $67,500 / pair | $70,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.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.