Canton Reference 2 2023 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Canton. It was released in 2023. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 6.85" Midrange and 2 x 8.62" Black ceramic tungsten Woofer.
2 x 8.62" black ceramic tungsten woofer, 6.85" black ceramic tungsten (wave-surround) midrange, 1" aluminum oxyd ceramic tweeter.
The speaker has a frequency range of 19-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Canton Reference 2 2023 has an MSRP of 23000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Canton Reference 2 2023 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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.)
Frequency Response of the Canton Reference 2 2023 Speaker
Canton Reference 2 2023 has a Frequency response range of 19-40k Hz and Power Range of 370-630 watts. With a minimum frequency of 19 Hz, Reference 2 2023 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Reference 2 2023's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Canton Reference 2 2023?
The crossover points of the Reference 2 2023 are set at 160 / 3000 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Canton Reference 2 2023's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Canton Reference 2 2023 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Canton Reference 2 2023 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Canton Reference 2 2023 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Canton Reference 2 2023 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Canton Reference 2 2023 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
24–375 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Reference 2 2023 features Binding post type connectors.
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Canton Reference 2 2023 External Dimensions and Weight
Canton Reference 2 2023 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 45.6 x 13.7 x 20.9inch (1158.2 x 348.0 x 530.9mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Canton Reference 2 2023 is approximately 1847.5cm2 / 286.4inch2.
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WeightThe Canton Reference 2 2023 weighs 61.69kg / 135.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Reference 2 2023's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $30000
Cabinet type and Materials
Canton Reference 2 2023 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Does the Canton Reference 2 2023 come with a Grille?
Reference 2 2023 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Canton Reference 2 2023.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Canton Reference 2 2023 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Canton Reference 2 2023