Karat Reference 2 DC Company Profile
Canton
was founded in 1972 by four hi-fi enthusiasts who
joined together with the goal of always producing the best speakers of their class.
Canton
is a combination of the Latin word "cantare" (to sing) and the
German word "Ton" (musical tone).
Canton
started
officially with 35 employees on
1 January 1973
assembling speaker enclosures. Their initial development work was done in a living
room.
Canton uses computer simulations and FEA models, along with CAD software to design their speakers. After the basic design is completed, they build a full prototype which is then immediately placed in an anechoic chamber for testing and verification. The prototypes and production speakers are all assembled by hand and immediately checked against the specifications from the reference unit.
Canton introduced the new Reference 2 DC speakers as their ultimate flagship. "We put everything into this development that is currently possible. Our team analyzed, simulated, made constructed handmade models to work out details, built prototypes and tuned the acoustics in countless auditions, until we were finally satisfied with the results. What we have achieved is a masterpiece that is the embodiment of a great deal of love and respect for detail", stated Canton 's CEO, Günther Seitz.
Some of the pictures in this article were provided by Canton and can also be found in their marketing literature. They were meant to provide accurate representation of the Canton Karat Reference 2 DC design. The Canton pictures were paired with our own pictures to enhance this article by providing as much detail and information as possible. Their pictures showed the internal chambering of the cabinet and exploded isometrics of the drivers which would normally be impossible to provide on our own. We hope you enjoy the unique visual representation of these speakers.
