Canton Reference Alpha 1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Canton. It was released in 2023. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 18-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Canton Reference Alpha 1 has an MSRP of 77000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Canton Reference Alpha 1 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Canton Reference Alpha 1 Speaker
Canton Reference Alpha 1 has a Frequency response range of 18-40k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 18 Hz, Reference Alpha 1 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 Alpha 1'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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Impedance and Sensitivity
Canton Reference Alpha 1's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Canton Reference Alpha 1 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 Alpha 1 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Canton Reference Alpha 1 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 Alpha 1 plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Canton Reference Alpha 1 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–300 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Reference Alpha 1 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Canton Reference Alpha 1 External Dimensions and Weight
Canton Reference Alpha 1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 64.57 x 18.11 x 28.35inch (1640.1 x 460.0 x 720.1mm ).
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 Alpha 1 is approximately 3312.5cm2 / 513.4inch2.
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WeightThe Canton Reference Alpha 1 weighs 145.00kg / 319lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Reference Alpha 1'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 Alpha 1 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 Alpha 1 come with a Grille?
Reference Alpha 1 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 Alpha 1.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Canton Reference Alpha 1 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Canton Reference Alpha 1