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Canton CD 300 Series Home Theater System

by — March 29, 2005
Canton CD 300

Canton CD 300

  • Product Name: CD 300 Series
  • Manufacturer: Canton
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStarhalf-star
  • Review Date: March 29, 2005 19:00
  • MSRP: $ 5400

CD 300 Floorstanding speaker - $2,000/pr
Engineering Principle: 2½-way Bass reflex system
Nom. /Music power handling: 110 / 170 watts
Frequency response: 30 Hz - 30  kHz
Crossover frequency: 400 / 3.300 Hz
Woofer: 2 x 4" (110 mm) aluminum
Midrange: 2 x 4" (110 mm aluminum
Tweeter: 1 x 1" (25 mm) aluminum
Nominal impedance: 4-8 ohms
Dimensions: 4.8'' x 47.2'' x 6.3'' (12.3 x 120 x 16 cm
Weight: 26.4 lbs (12 kg)
Enclosure finish: brushed aluminum silver
Cover: Silver metal grill
Special features: Magnetically shielded, aluminum speaker base plate

Karat AS 200 SC Active Subwoofer - $1000/ea
Engineering Principle: Bass reflex system
Nominal/musical output: 140 / 200 watts
Frequency response: 22-150 Hz
Crossover frequency: 50-150 Hz (adjustable)
Woofer 1 x 10" (260 mm) Cellulose/graphite
Dimensions: 11.6'' x 17.7'' x 18.5''  (29.5 x 45 x 47 cm)
Weight: 50.6 lbs (23 kg)
Enclosure finishes: Lacquer graphite, cherry veneer, beech veneer, silver lacquer
Special features: Downfiring woofer, magnetically shielded, adjustable phase limiter, adjustable crossover frequency, adjustable bass level, SC-technology

CD 360 F Flat speaker - $800/ea
Engineering Principle: 2½-way closed system
Nom. /Music power handling: 110 / 170 watts
Frequency response: 33 Hz - 30 kHz
Crossover frequency: 400 / 3.300 Hz
Woofer: 2 x 4" (110 mm) aluminum
Midrange: 2 x 4" (110 mm) aluminum
Tweeter: 1 x 1" (25 mm) aluminum
Nominal impedance: 4-8 ohms
Dimensions: 4.8'' x 23.6'' x 3.9'' (12.3 x 60 x 10 cm)
Weight: 17.8 lbs (8.1 kg)
Enclosure finish: brushed aluminum silver
Cover: Silver metal grill
Available accessories: Table top stand TS 360 F
Special features: Magnetically shielded, wall brackets included


Pros

  • Excellent bass extension (with the AS 200 SC)
  • Clean highs without overabundant sibilance
  • Can play fairly loud
  • Beautiful, elegant design with high appeal

Cons

  • Noticeable off-axis frequency dip
  • Missing a bit of air on the top end
  • Subwoofer not as tight at high SPLs
  • Pricey

Introduction

With the new trend towards flat panel displays and silver colored electronics (at least for televisions) it is no wonder several manufacturers are releasing space-saving loudspeaker designs custom-tailored for the person living with 21st century technology. We previously reviewed Canton's Karat Reference Series loudspeakers and found them to be competitive performers for their price. Now it was time to see if this German company could mesh form with function and not leave us wanting for more.
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