Focal Kanta No.2 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Focal. It was released in 2017. It features a 1.1" Hard-Dome Tweeter, 1 x 6.5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Flax Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 35-40k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Focal Kanta No.2 has an MSRP of 14998$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Focal Kanta No.2 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.)
Focal's Kanta Series of Loudspeakers
Kanta No.2 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
Frequency Response of the Focal Kanta No.2 Speaker
Focal Kanta No.2 has a Frequency response range of 35-40k Hz and Power Range of 40-300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, Kanta No.2 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 Kanta No.2's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Focal Kanta No.2?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 20000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Focal Kanta No.2's 35Hz:
Focal Kanta No.2's IAL3 Beryllium Hard-Dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the Focal Kanta No.2?
Kanta No.2 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange is set to 260 Hz and the crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2700 Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Focal Kanta No.2's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.1 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Focal Kanta No.2 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Focal Kanta No.2 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Kanta No.2 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Focal Kanta No.2 will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Focal Kanta No.2 plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Focal Kanta No.2
Even though the nominal impedance of the Kanta No.2 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Focal is 3.1 ohms Focal Kanta No.2 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.2 need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Kanta No.2 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Focal Kanta No.2 Back View
Focal Kanta No.2 External Dimensions and Weight
Focal Kanta No.2 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 44inch x 12-5/8inch x 18-3/4inch (1118.0 x 321.0 x 477.0mm ).
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.2 is approximately 1531.2cm2 / 237.3inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Focal Kanta No.2, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Focal Kanta No.2 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Focal Kanta No.2 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Focal Kanta No.2 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
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WeightThe Focal Kanta No.2 weighs 35.09kg / 77.2lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Kanta No.2's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $20000
How does the Focal Kanta No.2 compare to the Focal Kanta No.3?
One of the natural alternative to the Focal Kanta No.2 is the which is located one step higher in Focal's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Check the Detailed Comparison of Focal Kanta No.2 vs for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Focal Kanta No.2 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.2 - Side View
Port Position
Focal Kanta No.2 is a Front-firing port speaker.
Available colors
Focal Kanta No.2 is available in High-Gloss Carrara White, High-Gloss Black/Deep Black, Matte Walnut/Dark Grey and Matte Walnut/Ivory.
Does the Focal Kanta No.2 come with a Grille?
Kanta No.2 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.2 is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Focal Kanta No.2 with Grille
What's in the Box of Focal Kanta No.2?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Kanta No.2:
- Floorstanding loudspeaker
- Large grille
- Small grille
- Outrigger feet
- 4 Spikes
- 4 Protective discs
- User Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Focal Kanta No.2.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the Focal Kanta No.2, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for Focal Kanta No.2
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Focal Kanta No.2 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Focal Kanta No.2
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.