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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 LiliumvsCanton Reference Alpha 1
The Canton Reference Alpha 1 stands 164.0 cm tall — about 4.0 cm more than the Sonus Faber Lilium at 160.0 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Lilium is the wider cabinet (51.1 cm versus 42.2 cm). At 92 dB against 89 dB, the Sonus Faber Lilium 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 20 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 260 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Lilium and a 219 mm cone on the Canton Reference Alpha 1. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $72,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Canton |
| Model | Lilium | Reference Alpha 1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #271 of 281 floorstander | #273 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Width | 511 mm | 422 mm |
| Depth | 705 mm | 720 mm |
| Weight | 103 kg | 145 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm midrange (M18 paper cone), 3× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone), 1× 260 mm woofer (SW26 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 | 20 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) | $75,000 / 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.