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AT+A Criterion S 240BFocal Kanta N°3
T+A Criterion S 240 front view
Focal Kanta N°3 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 50.4 in · 1 in = 11.11 px

T+A Criterion S 240vsFocal Kanta N°3

The Focal Kanta N°3 stands 128.0 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the T+A Criterion S 240 at 123.0 cm. At 91 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Kanta N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 240 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 26 Hz versus 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 220 mm cone on the T+A Criterion S 240 and a 210 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°3. On price, the T+A Criterion S 240 sits higher — about $14,000 a pair against $11,999 for the Focal Kanta N°3.

Specifications

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ManufacturerT+AFocal
ModelCriterion S 240Kanta N°3
HiFi ladder position#215 of 276 floorstander#225 of 276 floorstander
Height48.4 in50.4 in
Width15 in15 in
Depth19.7 in20.5 in
Weight121.3 lb101.4 lb
Enclosuretransmission-linebass-reflex-front
Drivers2× 8.7 in woofer (aluminium), 2× 5.9 in midrange (aluminium), 1× 1 in tweeter (magnesium dome)1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (flax cone), 2× 8.3 in woofer (flax cone)
Frequency — low26 Hz33 Hz
Frequency — high45000 Hz40000 Hz
Sensitivity88 dB91 dB
Impedance4 Ω8 Ω
Recommended amp40–400 W
MAP (USD)$14,000 / pair$11,999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteta-hifi.defocal.com
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.