Focal Kanta No.1 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Focal. It was released in 2019. It features a 1.1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Flax Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 46-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Focal Kanta No.1 has an MSRP of 7998$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Kanta No.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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Focal's Kanta Series of Loudspeakers
Kanta No.1 is a member of Focal's Kanta series of Passive speakers. Kanta is Focal's high-end line, blending flax-cone drivers with the Beryllium inverted-dome tweeter from the flagship ranges. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Focal Kanta Series Speakers
Focal Kanta Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Focal Kanta No.1 Speaker
Focal Kanta No.1 has a Frequency response range of 46-40k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 25-150 watts. With a minimum frequency of 46 Hz, Kanta No.1 delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Kanta No.1'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 Focal Kanta No.1?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 10000$ (Pair), these are the 2 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Kanta No.1's 46Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Focal Kanta No.1?
The Crossover frequency of the Kanta No.1 is set to 2400 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
Focal Kanta No.1's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.9 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Kanta No.1 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Focal Kanta No.1 is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Focal Kanta No.1 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Focal Kanta No.1
Even though the nominal impedance of the Kanta No.1 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 3.9 ohms Focal Kanta No.1 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Focal Kanta No.1 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–150 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Kanta No.1 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Focal Kanta No.1 Back View
Focal Kanta No.1 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Kanta No.1 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 24-28inch x 9-1/4inch x 15-7/16inch (609.6 x 228.6 x 393.0mm ).
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 Focal Kanta No.1 is approximately 898.4cm2 / 139.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Focal Kanta No.1, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Focal Kanta No.1 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Focal Kanta No.1 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.
Focal Kanta No.1 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable
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WeightThe Focal Kanta No.1 weighs 13.05kg / 28.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Kanta No.1's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $10000
Focal Kanta No.1 on a Stand
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Kanta No.1 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Multi-ply/Polymer/Veneer finish. 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.
Focal Kanta No.1 - Side View
Port Position
Focal Kanta No.1 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
Focal Kanta No.1 is available in High-Gloss Carrara White, High-Gloss Black/Deep Black, Matte Walnut/Dark Grey and Matte Walnut/Ivory.
Wall Mounting
Kanta No.1 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Speaker Stands
Focal sells a dedicated speaker stand for the Kanta No.1 with a model name
Focal Kanta No.1 Stand. You can check the latest price and availability of these stands at
B&H PHOTO and
Amazon.
Focal Kanta No.1 Stand Speaker Stands for Focal Kanta No.1
Does the Focal Kanta No.1 come with a Grille?
Kanta No.1 comes with magnetic 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. Since the included grille of the Kanta No.1 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Focal Kanta No.1 with Grille
What's in the Box of Focal Kanta No.1?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Kanta No.1:
- Bookshelf loudspeaker
- Grille
- Port plug
- 4 Slicone pads
- User Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Kanta No.1.
- 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.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Focal Kanta No.1, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Focal Kanta No.1
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Kanta No.1 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Kanta No.1
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.