Canton Reference 3 Floorstanding Speakers

The Canton Reference 3 Floorstanding Speakers are available for demonstration in our Hull store by request.

Modern Technology in Canton Reference 3 Speakers

The Reference 3 speakers contain the musical and sonic characteristics of their larger Reference siblings. For the impressive sound image, they use the BCT cones, the technically latest components in the mid- and low-frequency range. High-quality crossover components in the filter network, such as generously dimensioned air coils, low-loss metal oxide resistors and film capacitors, enable perfect interaction between the four speaker drivers. All drivers are clamped in triple folded wave surrounds, which allow enormous excursions and can thus generate intense dynamics. The two 192 mm woofers can fully develop in the ideal cabinet volume and deliver deep, powerful bass up to 20 Hertz with the support of the bass guide. The 174 mm midrange driver, with its broadband action in the frequency range from 180 Hertz to 3,000 Hertz, which is important for localization, provides a desired point source dispersion. The trio is rounded off by the precise 25 mm tweeter with black membrane made of aluminum oxide ceramic.

Sweeping Cabinet Design for Superior Acoustics

The 109-centimeter-high Reference 3 are powerful speakers in elegantly shaped cabinets. Their curved side panels, gently sloping curved tops and round baffles create a flowing, harmonious design that skillfully conceals the large cabinet volumes. The newly designed base is not only a stable foundation for the speaker - it also forms the bass guide, which selectively radiates low-frequency tones to the front and back of the room in equal parts. Thanks to the newly developed asymmetrical cover rings, the four loudspeaker drivers sit flush with the surface and without visible screw connections in the baffle. In addition, the cover rings act as waveguides, optimizing sound dispersion in the midrange and treble range. Four individual, acoustically transparent and form-fitting fabric covers nestle against the baffle with magnetic adhesion.

Elegant Appearance with Premium Finishes

We develop and manufacture the Reference loudspeakers in our factory in Weilrod in the Taunus region. The Reference 3 cabinets, which are made of high-quality multi-layer laminate, are extremely stable and undergo extensive surface finishing. Twelve layers of lacquer are required for the high-gloss black version with "piano finish" alone. Layer by layer, the cabinets are lacquered, sanded and finally polished. The result is a flawless high-gloss piano lacquer with an overwhelming depth effect. Equally impressive are the alternatively available finishes in white satin, which perfectly set off our Reference 3 in combination with the matte black diaphragms.

Perfect Contact with WBT Binding Posts

The Reference 3's high-end binding posts come from established German manufacturer WBT. The low-mass WBT nextgen™ binding posts enable single, bi-wiring and bi-amping operation. The lower mass of the binding posts reduces eddy currents and ensures a superior sound image. If you do not want to use the bi-wiring or bi-amping mode, high-quality hard-gold-plated copper bridges are included. 

Canton Reference 3 Speakers Specification

• Acoustic principle: 3-way Bass reflex system
• Principle passive resonator: Bass reflex
• Radiation direction resonator: Downfire
• Tweeter quantity: 1
• Tweeter size: 25 mm
• Tweeter material: Aluminum ceramic oxyd
• Midrange driver quantity: 1
• Midrange driver size: 174 mm
• Midrange driver material: Black ceramic tungsten (Wave surround)
• Woofer quantity: 2
• woofer size: 219 mm
• woofer material: Black ceramic tungsten
• Nominal load capacity: 300 watts
• Music load capacity: 500 watts
• Transmission range: 20...40.000 Hz
• Impedance: 4...8 ohm
• Level adjustment: yes