Front view — side by side at true scale
ATAD Reference One TXBCanton Reference Alpha 1
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1640 mm (164.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.34 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Canton |
| Model | Reference One TX | Reference Alpha 1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #234 of 281 floorstander | #273 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1293 mm | 1640 mm |
| Width | 554 mm | 422 mm |
| Depth | 698 mm | 720 mm |
| Weight | 150 kg | 145 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 250 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 160 mm midrange (beryllium), 1× 35 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 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 | 21 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | — |
| MAP (USD) | $160,000 / pair | $70,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | technicalaudiodevices.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.