Canton Reference Center 2023 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Canton. It was released in 2023. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Tweeter, 1 x 6.85" Midrange and x " Woofer.
6.85" black ceramic tungsten (wave-surround) midrange, 1" aluminum ceramic oxyd tweeter.
The speaker has a frequency range of 25-40k Hz. Canton Reference Center 2023 has an MSRP of 5000$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Canton Reference Center 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 | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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 Center 2023 Speaker
Canton Reference Center 2023 has a Frequency response range of 25-40k Hz and Power Range of 130-230 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Reference Center 2023's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Canton Reference Center 2023
Impedance and Sensitivity
Canton Reference Center 2023's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
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Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Canton Reference Center 2023
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Canton Reference Center 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 Center 2023 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, Canton Reference Center 2023 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
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Input Type
Reference Center 2023 features Binding post type connectors.
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Canton Reference Center 2023 External Dimensions and Weight
Canton Reference Center 2023 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.6 x 27.5 x 15.3inch (269.2 x 698.5 x 388.6mm ).
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 Center 2023 is approximately 2714.4cm2 / 420.7inch2.
Millimetres are hard to picture, so here is the Canton Reference Center 2023 drawn to scale next to the Focal Sopra Center, the speaker our readers compare it with most often.
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.
Canton Reference Center 2023 needs about 27% more floor or shelf area. Canton Reference Center 2023 is 39mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Canton Reference Center 2023 is 34mm taller.
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WeightThe Canton Reference Center 2023 weighs 25.95kg / 57.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Reference Center 2023's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Canton Reference Center 2023
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $5,000
Canton Reference Center 2023
Cabinet type and Materials
Canton Reference Center 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 Center 2023 come with a Grille?
Reference Center 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 Center 2023.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Canton Reference Center 2023 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Canton Reference Center 2023