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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1280 mm (128.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.44 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.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Focal |
| Model | Criterion S 240 | Kanta N°3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #215 of 276 floorstander | #225 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Width | 380 mm | 381 mm |
| Depth | 500 mm | 520 mm |
| Weight | 55 kg | 46 kg |
| Enclosure | transmission-line | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 2× 220 mm woofer (aluminium), 2× 150 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (flax cone), 2× 210 mm woofer (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 26 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 45000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $14,000 / pair | $11,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | focal.com ↗ |
| 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.