In this review, we will be comparing Townus 90 and Q750, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Canton and KEF.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Canton Townus 90 and KEF Q750 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Canton Townus 90 | KEF Q750 |
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| Brand | Canton
Germany · founded 1972 | KEF
United Kingdom · founded 1961 |
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| Design | 3-way | 2-way |
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| Uni-Q driver | — | 11th Generation Uni-Q |
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| Tweeter | 1" | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | 6.85" | — |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.85" Titanium | 2 x 6.5" Aluminum |
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| Frequency response | 20-40k Hz | 48-28k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | — | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | — | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 15-150 watts |
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| Weight | 24.04kg / 52.9lbs | 16.59kg / 36.5lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 41.3" x 9.8" x 14.2"
1049.0 x 248.9 x 360.7mm | 37-3/16" x 12-7/8" x 12-3/8"
945.0 x 328.0 x 315.0mm |
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What size room are the Canton Townus 90 and KEF Q750 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Canton Townus 90 |
KEF Q750 |
| Near-field |
Poor |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Average |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Good |
Good |
| Large Room |
Average |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Townus 90 is a 3-way design whereas the Q750 is a 2-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Canton Townus 90KEF Q750
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Canton Townus 90 |
KEF Q750 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6.85-inch |
- |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 6.85-inch
|
2 x 6.5-inch
|
Townus 90 features a 1" Ceramic Tweeter, a 6.85" Midrange and 2 x 6.85" Titanium Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 170 / 3200 Hz. On the other hand, the Q750 features a 1" vented aluminum Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz.
Frequency Response
Townus 90 has a frequency range of 20-40k Hz whereas Q750 has a frequency range of 48-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 20Hz, the Townus 90 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Q750's min frequency of 48Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Townus 90 features Binding post type posts and Q750 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
KEF Q750's Binding post terminals
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Canton Townus 90's and KEF Q750's external dimensions. Canton Townus 90 has external dimensions of 1049.0 x 248.9 x 360.7mm (41.3 x 9.8 x 14.2inch) whereas KEF Q750 has external dimensions of 945.0 x 328.0 x 315.0mm (37-3/16 x 12-7/8 x 12-3/8inch).
KEF Q750 is 104mm shorter and 45.7mm less deeper than Canton Townus 90 but it is also 79.1mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
KEF Q750 needs about 15% more floor or shelf area. Canton Townus 90 is 46mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Canton Townus 90 is 104mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Canton Townus 90 is approximately 897.8cm2 / 139.2inch2 and base area of the KEF Q750 is approximately 1033.2cm2 / 160.1inch2. The Townus 90 requires 13% less surface area than the Q750 which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Canton Townus 90 weighs 24.04kg / 52.9lbs and the KEF Q750 weighs 16.59kg / 36.5lbs. This makes the Townus 90 45% heavier than the Q750.
Here is a comparison of how Townus 90 and Q750's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of KEF Q750?
Here are the items that come with the Q750:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- 2 Outrigger feet
- 4 Spikes
- 6 Screws
- 6 Washers
- 4 Rubber inserts
- Hex-key
- Owners Manual
- Warranty Information
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
 Woofer Size |
6.85 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
20 Hz
vs
48 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
40k Hz
vs
28k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
897cm2
vs
1033cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Passive Radiator |
2 x 6.25-inch
vs
None
|
Increases the bass performance |
 Dolby Atmos Drivers |
Optional
vs
No
|
Dolby Atmos Compatibility |
 Height |
945mm
vs
1049mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1800USD
vs
4695USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Canton Townus 90 |
KEF Q750 |
| Brand |
Canton |
KEF |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
n/a |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
n/a |
8 ohms |
| Impedance |
n/a |
3.8 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
20-40k Hz |
48-28k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
6.85" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Titanium |
Aluminum |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
n/a |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6.85" |
No |
| Crossover Frequency |
170 / 3200 Hz |
2500Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
front |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1049.0mm (41.3") |
945.0mm (37.2") |
| Width |
248.9mm (9.8") |
328.0mm (12.9") |
| Depth |
360.7mm (14.2") |
315.0mm (12.4") |
| Weight |
24.04kg (52.9lbs) |
16.59kg (36.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Passive Radiator |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Wood-grain vinyl |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Canton Townus 90 costs roughly 2.6x what KEF Q750 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | A | Canton Townus 90 digs deeper - 20Hz against 48Hz. |
| Size | depends | Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit. |
| Cabinet | depends | Ported vs Passive Radiator. |
| Expandability | B | KEF Q750: Atmos drivers. |
| Price | B | KEF Q750 is cheaper - $1,800 against $4,695, about 62% less; arguably a different class. |
A Canton Townus 90 B KEF Q750
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 48Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper KEF Q750 much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate Canton Townus 90 the better fit for a small room, and KEF Q750 for a large room.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.