Front view — side by side at true scale
AT+A Criterion S 230BCanton Reference 5
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1050 mm (105.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.53 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Canton |
| Model | Criterion S 230 | Reference 5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #95 of 276 floorstander | #72 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1020 mm |
| Width | 310 mm | 287 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 460 mm |
| Weight | 37.5 kg | 36 kg |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 170 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 120 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 174 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 29 Hz | 21 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $11,990 / pair | $11,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | 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.