Canton Townus 30 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Canton. It was released in 2023. It features a 1" Tweeter and x " Woofer.
1" ceramic tweeter.
The speaker has a frequency range of 38-40k Hz. Canton Townus 30 has an MSRP of 1995$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Canton Townus 30 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Canton Townus 30 Speaker
Canton Townus 30 has a Frequency response range of 38-40k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 38 Hz, Townus 30 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 Townus 30's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Canton Townus 30?
Crossover frequency of the Canton Townus 30?
The crossover frequency of the Townus 30 is set to 3000 Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Canton Townus 30's nominal impedance level is
ohms and has a sensitivity of
.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the Ohms means that the Canton Townus 30 is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Canton Townus 30 with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, Canton Townus 30 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.
Prefer to browse? Integrated amplifiers under $2,000, or every amplifier we cover.
Input Type
Townus 30 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Canton Townus 30 External Dimensions and Weight
Canton Townus 30 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14.2 x 8.3 x 10.6inch (360.7 x 210.8 x 269.2mm ).
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 Townus 30 is approximately 567.5cm2 / 88.0inch2.
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WeightThe Canton Townus 30 weighs 8.16kg / 18lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Townus 30's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $2000
Cabinet type and Materials
Canton Townus 30 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.
Wall Mounting
Townus 30 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Canton Townus 30 come with a Grille?
Townus 30 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 Townus 30.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Canton Townus 30 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Canton Townus 30