Canton Karat Reference 2 DC Speakers Review
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Summary
- Product Name: Canton Karat Reference 2 DC
- Manufacturer: Canton Electronics
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- Review Date: February 12, 2004 00:00
- MSRP: $ 10,000/pair
- Specifications
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Engineering Principle
3-way, bass reflex system with passive membraneNon./Music Power Handling
350 / 600 WattsSPL (1 watt/1m)
89dBFrequency Response
30 Hz to 24 kHz -3dB
18 Hz to 30 kHz -10 dBCrossover Frequency
150 / 3,200 HzCrossover network
3-way crossover, mounted externally - acoustically-decoupled - on the rear of the enclosureEnclosure Finishes
Beech wood veneer, Cherry wood veneer or Satin Silver LacquerWoofer
12" (310mm) cellulose graphite with Cast Magnesium Allow basketMidrange
2 x AM - 180 / Reference 2 x AM-180/Reference arranged in a D'Appolito configuration with the tweeter
180 mm, aluminum membraneTweeter
ADT - 25, Reference 1" (25mm) aluminum-manganeseNominal Impedance
4 to 8 ohmsDimensions (WxHxD)
11.8" x 47.2" x 20.8" (30 x 120 x 50 cm)Weight
139-lbs each (63Kg)Special Features
DC-Technology high end cabling with FastAudio Compact 6M gold-plated biwiring/bi-amping terminal, side firing woofer, cabinet 32mm multilayered MDF, 5 chamber system in asymmetric sandwich design
Pros
- Incredible cabinet build quality
- Esthetically appealing design
- Trapezoidal cabinet to reduce standing waves
- Hefty side firing woofer
- Built in isolation base plate for easy installation
- Passive radiator tuned below audible range for excellent bass integration
- D'Appolito style driver configuration
- Impressive bass performance for design
Cons
- Limited colors (silver and beech or cherry wood)
- Hard to find and audition
- Require high-powered/current amp for optimal performance
Introduction