CANTON Vento 836.2, SOUNDS even better than it looks

Oh my, Canton's back in the USA and Canada with a new distributor, Bluebird Music, and I couldn't be happier! To start, I review their Vento 836.2 stand mount ($1,995/pair). More info here www.canton.de/...
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[@sunvalleydrivemusic]

My wife woke up this morning and said “I’m nervous. I heard Steve Guttenberg’s voice last night on your phone, and I’m afraid you’re going to buy something. I don’t like it when you watch his videos.” She’s never even seen him, but he strikes fear in her soul. Haha!

[@FelixtheMetalcat]

Hahaaa, that's hilarious, mine does the exact same thing but at least she has watched a vid or 2.

[@mariocassar6087]

I must say, Steve is very convincing, and most of the time he’s right!

[@faludabutt8253]

My wife also recognises his voice now. I wear headphones now

[@nacarp2000]

Do, do, do. Do-do. Do.

[@johngutmanis3580]

My wife and I both work, so if I buy something it’s my own doing, she can only shake her head in disappointment.

[@marcusberggren1090]

I gotta say Steve, with all due respect to your deep knowledge and kindness in doing these videos, you won the award for the most hifi adjectives possible in one review.

[@andreasheiden7122]

Greatings from Germany, great review! I think this describes the current Canton sound quite well! Had several pairs over the years. Currently still operating Vento 890.2 in my living room and Vento 826 with two SVS SB 1000 in my listening room, powered with two IOTAVX PA3 and a Marantz NR1710 as pre-amp. Great combination! For whatever reason Cantons here in Germany are not so highly regarded by audiophiles. Probably they are just not exotic enough. But in the end they offer quite a lot value for the money. Great sound and the build quality and finish is outstanding.

[@andreasheiden7122]

Well Nubert is nothing I would consider buying.... Tastes differ.

[@humanitysonlyhope]

I have the top of the line towers in the Canton Vento Series, the 896.2 which have the same midwoofer and tweeter as these stand mounts but also 2 8" woofers and I love them. I bought them basically blind because there aren't many reviews of Canton products but after debateing for a few month I decided to pull the trigger and have been very pleased since.

[@michaelmityok1001]

This is the most utilitarian and accurate review you have done of a speaker IMHO, well done Steve.

[@nicholasrainbird]

Thanks Steve another great review, I'm always enthused by your enthusiasm 😁

[@jacobusb4620]

I've been using Canton CD 360 F speakers for L/C/R since 2008 and have always been completely happy with them. Solid as a rock and crystal clear sound.

[@stimpy1226]

Listening to combinations of equipment is why live auditions in an audio salon can be quite revealing in a single sitting.

[@FelixtheMetalcat]

It's just too bad there are very few of those left....I miss those days. Thankfully I still have one nearby that I can drop in and "play around" for an hour.

[@skip1835]

Thanks Steve - always love how you express the way various albums come through the equipment you're reviewing - - after all, in the end, it is about the music. It's like getting a double "whammy" - - even if I'm not in the market for what you happen to be reviewing, although it doesn't matter to me whether or not I'm a "buyer" because it's fun to keep up with what's going on which your channel is so excellent at, but anyway, t's not uncommon for me to go on a "hunt" for some of the music you present along the way.

[@vicmabutas3915]

Still running canton plus s and plus c combo for about 30+ years now. These things are made to last and more importantly sound amazing. Great to see they're still in the industry!

[@MS-xt8ue]

So nice, me too! Since 26 years. Marvellous Set!

[@stephanloper5740]

More than thirty years ago I bought a pair of Canton CT 80 floorstanding speakers, sold them three years ago and they still went flawlessly.

[@howardskillington4445]

I am very content with my Canton Reference 9.2 DC standmounts. Wonderful speakers, that I can enjoy all day without listener fatigue. Welcome back to the US, Canton.

[@anthonyhopkin]

Hi Steve - interesting unit. It looks remarkably like the Atohm GT1 series, which I strongly recommend to anyone who can find one. These are surprising. Greetings to one and All.

[@avjake]

accessories4less has been selling Canton for as long as I can remember (but not the complete line).

[@nc3419]

Perhaps not anymore as they may seek dealers to stick close to MSRP.

[@hokifan1]

Looks like a4l has minimal inventory now.

[@nc3419]

@@hokifan1 I was told he can't get more at the previous prices he had. Oh well.

[@grant0317]

This is true! I got my vento 826.0 for $600 last year from them.

[@perothing]

Subbed to this channel. Listening with the old Canton LE 9's paired with the very rare and superb Tandberg Studio Monitors from the 70s through a Pioneer VSX-AX3. As pure reference speakers, The Tandberg's are way better of course but the Cantons supplement very well. As a musician, I never felt the urge to change this antique trio until now as I'm retired. As for the Canton's ... they do 100€ secondhand here in Europe due to audio fanatics who believe that newer is better. 4 woofers, two midrange speakers and two tweeters, etc giving away for 100€ in total??? I'm also on the brink to part with the Tandbergs in exchange for something small with Bluetooth but it feels like parting from your beloved wife who's gonna be missed for sure. Damn... a hard choice.

[@sinaniseri6575]

I am here for the music selections. ✌

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

That's good

[@ATommy-lz4jd]

You forgot to mention the special woofer surrounds ! Have a second look to see what’s different !

[@jmcgrath6103]

Great episode. Makes me want to find a pair to audition. Ever consider reviewing Totem Tribe Tower? Another great little 2 way speaker made in house. Crazy good for it's size. Much different sound than what you describe from the Canton though.

[@lewiswaddo5045]

Another great review, and an excellent statement. You got to make sure you are having fun! What’s the point if you are not, and that certain goes towards any product in a review.

[@edwardbalboa5528]

Forget audio ... Steve is the new Jesus .....

[@hans4me2]

I have the Vento 830´s and they´re a bit better than my LS50´s I sold a few years ago. In Europe the price is almost similar.

[@dilbyjones]

What a serious contender for dream speaker 2021

[@craigenputtock]

As Amir pointed out in his audiosciencereview video, unless you do a mono review of a speaker (and this against a benchmark speaker) you can't really decide how well it performs because stereo listening is deceptive when it comes to frequency balance.

[@zergbong]

all Dub produced by the Mad Professor is special

[@benmorsinkhof8752]

Most of the time I like my own music better with a good HIFI-system or by changing parts of the system. The other times I discover through the better HIFI-system or parts, that I appreciate more and more music that is not my own, so it becomes my own because of de better system.

[@rabit818]

I have an old Canton Plus S (take that Apple) in my shop, it sounds ok for it’s size - the most hated descriptive other than price comps. Let me put it this way, the similarly sized RadioShack speakers have more bass. The new one’s finish is first class. I love the ducks on the shelf!

[@lanemiddleton9]

Are they Ducks 🦆 or Geese on the shelf Mr. Rabit ❓

[@andreasheiden7122]

That's absolutely no comparison to the Canton Vento, A or Reference line!

[@rabit818]

@@andreasheiden7122 I compared my Canton Plus S with my RadioShack. Both speakers are from the 80s. I commented on the Vento's finish not the sound.

[@conniggit]

Are we gonna see you on an episode of hoarders some day?

[@RafaelGrigorian]

Steve PLEASE answer 💕 This or Dynaudio Special 40?

[@tonykazz2779]

Mr. & Mrs. Goose ? Your place looks clean and organized, finally, hmm. Very nice

[@johnruppert5630]

German’s are pretty good at engineering quality👍😀

[@peekaboo4390]

Ha .. and over engineering.

[@eltonc1505]

Yes... They are too good at engineering... 👍

[@johnruppert5630]

@@peekaboo4390 I know about the “over engineering”..I’ve owned two Mercedes😂😂😂.. never again. I guess speakers should be a safe bet🤷‍♂️

[@dertechniker8867]

I'm German and I agree with the German engineering thing but when it comes to loudspeaker the British engineering (especially Harbeth) is much more natural and generally better in my opinion.

[@eltonc1505]

@@johnruppert5630 did u switch over to a bmw or an Audi or is it a VW ??? 😉😂

[@georgemunteanu1001]

I got floorstanding Canton 896 for six months.After listening to Dali Rubicon 6 and Dynaudio Focus 220 MK II,both of them sounded to me too laid back or polite comparing to my old Canton Ergo 100 DC.So I decided to get Canton 896 to replace my old 100DC and I am generally satisfied .But authority and punch bass of the old 100Dc still not reached,the 896 have other obvious qualities.Any suggestion?I listen classic rock,blues rock,classic jazz.Plinius integrated amplifier,Hana cartridge on MOFI turntable,Audioquest cables.

[@beornthebear.8220]

As a bass player and listener. I hate thud bass. I want a deep bottom ( I play a 5 string), but I want it to have clarity and "growl" if you will. I always use round wound stainless steel strings. I want to hear that in a recording.

[@doyboy1000]

So you mentioned you liked the B&W 607s... but have you listened to the B&W 606S2 Anniversary stand mounts? I’d be keen to know what you think, great range and very capable across a range of genres imo.

[@vicentvanmole]

it sounds tube will bring a balance of tone & add little life into the speaker ?

[@LorDarkGoose]

Totally get what you mean about that Robert Plant/Alison Krauss album. Thuddy. I loved it the first time round. What have they done on that mix??

[@vikassharma-vl7xn]

Steve ....you will ruin me ...on your reviews I change my perception about Klipsch ...and ended up buying one ...which I didn't need practically...thats the power of your opinion ....'disclaimer ' ..I dont have any regrets ...about my purchase ..thanks a lot steve!

[@davidhale9672]

Just out of curiosity, can you steer me to a "special" binding post? Great review!

[@Shawn-wy1pb]

WBT Binding posts are real nice but expensive !

[@delvalle9256]

I don’t disagree with what he heard with “Raising Sand” ... listened to it again and compared it to how Alison Krauss sound in her other records and yes Raising Sand is grainier overall... might be what T Bone was going after but I did not notice it before until now lol

[@FirstChurchSanDiego]

Steve have you heard Omega speakers made in USA CT?

[@preparetomeetthypnoom9201]

He likes to pad his equipment reviews with music reviews.

[@FritzBrew]

These sound intriguing and would love to demo. AnyCanton dealers in NYC?

[@anowosielski]

What is the price,sesitivity,and size of driverrs ?

[@ChristopherSjoberg]

How much does the sound change based on the speakers being on axis with the listening position, vs. perpendicular to the wall. Would love if this could be a standard metric of your reviews as I'm looking for speakers with a wider spacial sweet spot than from a single (seated) listening position. Thanks!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Few speakers sound their best parallel to the wall

[@REX4340]

Need to use your turntable Steve

[@michakochanowicz7778]

How would you compare it with LS50 meta?

[@roadfordays]

OK Steve, these Cantons or the Goldenear BRX?

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Cantons

[@Michael-xz1nk]

Comparison to LS50 Meta in 3 words or less? Thanks!

[@SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac]

Both are good, Meta more coherent

[@Michael-xz1nk]

Thanks Steve!!

[@MarioKaya]

hi, thx for your great reviews and your channel in general. I'm newer to the hifi game and i just set up a new system. I got the smaller pair of Canton Vento 826.2 with the Canto speaker stands together with the denon dra 800 h amp and dcd 600 ne cd player. which smaller sub woofer would you recommend looking at in this set up? or just go with a Canton sub? my listening room is my living room is 20 m2 and i use my stereo system only for music listening from cds and flac files from my laptop library. thx for your advice and best wishes from Vienna, Austria.

[@jeffkalina7727]

Missed the Price. Early on I heard "High End" .

[@HareDeLune]

The price was displayed rather quickly at the bottom of the screen about halfway through the review. I don't have a timestamp or exact figure, but I remember it was around eighteen hundred or two thousand dollars.

[@jeffkalina7727]

@@HareDeLune Thanks. I am usually not watching just listening. Did he mention the freq. range?

[@HareDeLune]

@@jeffkalina7727 Sorry, I can't remember if he did. I may watch the video again. If so, I'll give you an update. : )

[@sdemosi]

@@HareDeLune sounds about right for Canton stand mounts. They're good value for the quality of materials used.

[@davidsteiner7155]

German speakers 🧐 my dad was a German hifi guy his 15' 6 way SABA monsters.

[@DIYHiFiLife]

If you research, you may find that the Canton Chrono SL 536.2 uses the same drivers and crossover. Potentially a better bargain?

[@ryanschipp8513]

I have a couple pairs of Canton speakers. I know the company very well. Yes the drivers are the same in the Chrono SL but how do you know the crossover is exactly the same?

[@DIYHiFiLife]

@@ryanschipp8513 KZbin does not allow URLs. There is a thread on Audioholics where people took apart these speakers and compared pictures & part numbers. Thread is called "Canton Vento vs Chrono SL". Decide for yourself.

[@ryanschipp8513]

@@DIYHiFiLife interesting, I'll take a look. Thanks for sharing

[@ralex3697]

I don’t have to justify my purchases to anyone. My money, my business. Can’t stand these people who have to clear it with their partner.

[@kzh7475]

WOW, people are really buying it! I mean the way he describes differences in sound between amps is just .. nonsense!

[@tonykazz2779]

Made in Germany -- Okey !!!

[@tejkarangehlot4741]

For me bookshelf is not speaker... its a joke.. only floorstand with more then 10inch called speaker & if it 15inch or 18inch ur absolutely in right direction of audio...

[@Merlin-wo1kj]

Canton 3.2DC

[@Romans-xu1lv]

​@@Merlin-wo1kj - Do you mean the Reference 3Ks?

[@Merlin-wo1kj]

@@Romans-xu1lv 3.2DC was the prior version of the 3k. Couple of minor changes between them. the 3.2DC was actually reviewed and tested by Stereophile and given Class A rating for full range.

[@JasonDominus]

I've heard these speakers and they are fantastic IMO. Crazy, crazy levels of clarity and I did not get a hint of listening fatigue. Pretty special. One of the tracks I listened to was a choir in a cathedral. I could clearly hear the absolute size of the cathedral. Not just that they were in some amorphous cathedral. Focusing in on the choir I could clearly hear the individual rows of singers. My mind was completely blown. Definitely give these a listen if you can.

[@fraddi]

How is it with movies?

[@willblomker1393]

@@fraddi Simply excellent. I can hear details in sound from movies that I’ve seen multiple times. They’re beautiful speakers.

[@juliangst]

Finally a canton review. Nobody reviews speakers from this brand

[@kaypee1972]

I always wondered why no one talks about/ reviews Canton.

[@maurice4407]

I have a pair of 809s and they are great I have to say

[@freekwo7772]

Good point! Especially regarding that is 3rd European producer of speakers by DALI, Dynaudio, B&W, Focal...

[@GrandTrunkWestern85]

My dad would love your profile pic.

[@juliangst]

They also have really nice looking online exclusive speakers which might be good value per money because they skip the cost for the dealer and distributor

[@ichbin18alter]

Wasn't aware of Canton not being present in USA/Canada. Thought that lack of (american) reviews is due to lack of interest in that brand. Glad to hear, that more Canton reviews are coming in the future...

[@derzemel]

7:22 Steve: "I wanted to push the pedal to the metal" Me: oh boy, oh boy, The Audiophiliac listens to metal. What did he play, Opeth? TOOL? Devin Townsend? Oceans of Slumber? Ayreon? Steve: pulls out a reggae/dub album Me: oh... I'll crawl back under my rock.

[@theshootindutchman]

You probably won't find very many audiophiles reviewing metal music to determine the quality of audio components........ Sorry bro

[@FelixtheMetalcat]

And that is a damned shame....😔

[@FOH3663]

It is a shame, because just like all genres ... there's examples good and bad. There's poor quality, low clarity, slammed up against the limiters metal. And there's quality, high clarity, open and articulate, well executed, and powerfully dynamic metal recordings.

[@RealHIFIHelp]

Pretty speaker. Some of the better speakers on the market. Very good description from Steve, that's exactly how I also would describe Canton generally.

[@jamestartaglia7686]

Other European reviewers say the opposite.,..Canton is Klipsch or Polk of Europe.... better go for audio vector or dynaudio......marten ...😁

[@danedes9297]

Excellent review. I purchased the Vento 896.2 towers this past summer and my listening experience is exactly what you describe.

[@sdemosi]

Curious if you listened to the 886? I like the smaller Vento's and am thinking of pulling the trigger on these in cherry.

[@danedes9297]

@@sdemosi I have not listened to the 886, but I have the cherry finish on my speakers and love the look. I am using a pair of Schiit Vidars and the Freya+ preamp in balanced configuration along the an Ares II DAC. This set up pairs well with the Ventos.

[@ysheffer]

I envy your ability to recognize the fine details deference between systems. Cheers

[@krismichalsky]

Thank you for pointing out the wonderful craftsmanship and sound of this not so well known brand.... I absolutely love Canton speakers. They are extremely detailed and very accurate. I wish they had a factory here in the US, but for now.... We will just have to keep importing these wonderful speakers, totally worth it.

[@mariocassar6087]

At last, a Canton speaker review! After many various good quality speakers, have for the last year had the Canton K8. In my room they sound the best of the lot.

[@ryanschipp8513]

Yes!!!!!!! Steve, you made my day! Great review! My favorite speaker manufacturer. I own the 890.2 towers and Reference 9.2 standmount. So so glorious top to bottom. Not to correct you....but Canton uses an aluminum dome tweeter with a ceramic coating. Dont forget about their special folded surround too. Which they call DC.....more or less no bass distortion no matter how loud or deep you go. Finally Canton gets the recognition they deserve. Thanks Steve:)

[@2by3]

836.2, at least according to the Canton website, has "Keramik" dome tweeter. Reference 9.2 is "Aluminium Oxyd Keramik". Are they really the same?

[@ryanschipp8513]

@@2by3 I'm willing to bet it's just like my 890.2's...aluminum dome with a ceramic coating. Would be extremely difficult to create an all ceramic dome. Dont think it would be acoustically practical either. I emailed Canton. I'll fill you in once they reply.

[@2by3]

@@ryanschipp8513 thanks, keep us please updated.

[@ryanschipp8513]

@@2by3 will do!

[@paulgyro]

@@ryanschipp8513 Canton ever get back to you?

[@stimpy1226]

I have been watching your blogs for a way over a year now and I think and you’re so endearing when you speak to your audience I think that all you need to do buy a top hat and black cane and do a soft shoe. What Charisma!

[@milehighed52801]

Construction sounds similar to Vienna Acoustics. The wood cabinets, painting, crossovers are all made/done internally like Canton, but not the design materials used in the Canton drivers. Ceramic and Titanium is not the norm, for sure.

[@ryanschipp8513]

Not to correct Steve. But the tweeter they use is aluminum with a ceramic coating. I own two pairs of Canton. 890.2 and Reference 9.2. They are glorious sounding.

[@robertm8518]

Steve, How do the Canton’s compare to the Dynaudio Contour 20i’s?

[@alaine.medina5527]

Hi Steve, great as usual! I have a non-audiophiliac question, if I may ask. Would an under $1000, all-in-one solution (stremer+amplifier, like Powernode 2021) be a good match for these Canton bookshelf speakers? Any suggestion? Kind regards

[@arte2arquiteto]

Canton was my very first purchase in my long, but joyous, journey down this audiophile path. They were the Canton CT 1000's in solid walnut finish purchased at Dave Wasserman's first store in lower Manhattan in the mid 1980's. They were an aggressive speaker that had finesse! Sadly, they met their demise during a trip back to Canton, USA in 1990 to fix two fried titanium tweeters. Canton graciously replaced the damaged speakers with a pair of Karat 60's with an experimental (one off) prototype cabinet design. I still own these speakers and will most likely donate them to Canton, Germany where they house their museum; displaying all of their models throughout the history of Canton...

[@HareDeLune]

Good story!

[@intellect1945]

I own the Canton Ergo 690 for the last 20 years. They are great speakers with strong bass but otherwise very clear and defined sounds without any boominess. Driven by a NAD C 328 now and before a Denon unit.

[@Romans-xu1lv]

Steve - Thanks for reviewing a Canton. Growing up in the Minneapolis area, I can find a number of old pairs of Cantons, they used to be distributed out of here. Like you said, for years they have been gone, and while you could purchase them, there was certainly no place to listen to them. That should now change. I would have liked to hear to review some of the floorstanders! Thanks again, for justifying my purchase of the Ref 9.2s last year. :)

[@phetmoz]

Yep. Those W-surrounds combined with Cantons overly damped cabinets make for a very stubbornly stiffened, box-free sound. If you remove some stuffing behind the midrange and also remove the bass sponge in its downfiring port, you can get a more lively, reverberating speaker.

[@MiamiBuster]

It’s great when your enthusiasm punches through.

[@galeazzosanvitale6202]

as usual I do really appreciate your review, hitting the nail as usual...but still have some tips if you accept suggestions... Sly and Robbie "Language barrier" or "Nordub ( with Nils Petter Molvær), , for female vocals try Hector Zazou's " Chansons des mers froides" ( with contributions from Bjork, Värttina, Siouxsie, Suzanne Vega -with John Cale, Jane Siberry...). And finally I do have a vinyl -the original version of "WalterCarlos'Clockwork Orange"

[@zzillezz]

Glad to see Canton making waves. They had an ad in the latest Stereophile too. They've been under the radar way too long.

[@alm5693]

I enjoyed this review but I get the feeling that 90% of available recordings are going to have all their horrible production/mastering deficiencies revealed by this speaker...

[@johngutmanis3580]

Hi Steve, I feel that bass is overlooked, if not all out ignored by a lot of recording artists and producers and engineers. I have Magnepan 1.7i and REL Tzero subs with McIntosh front end. I played some Carly Simon tracks this morning on vinyl and was blown away by The sound of the studio, and the drums on“ that’s the way I’ve always heard it should be” and several other tracks. More times than not recordings don’t let you hear the drums, you only get the beat, but on really good recordings not only do you hear the drums but you can hear the decay of the skin as it ceases to vibrate right before the next hit comes, that’s what keeps me coming back for more.

[@cnhhnc]

When I was in grad school a friend had some big ass Canton 12" or 15" floorstanders on a NAD 3020 and an obscene amount of LPs strewn across EVERY room in his New York apartment, lol. Big, bold sound. Pretty impressive back then!

[@jonathanscull7712]

First of all, the Sun Valley Drive comment is hilarious. Secondly, the Loki EQ works wonders on KZbin Videos!

[@canyoneagle]

Yes!!! You’ve done a great job conveying the “Canton sound” Big Canton fan here, having owned many models - mainly 90’s era, including the (then) flagship Ergo 120DC. I just inherited one of my old systems that had been sitting in a bedroom at my parent’s house. - Canton Ergo 100DC in walnut, mint condition - ‘94 Yamaha CX-1 preamplifier - Yamaha MX-1 Power amp My beloved Zu Druid IV-13’s are now for sale. 😂 Canton is back in the house. I look forward to seeing reviews of Canton’s new Reference line

[@sdrtcacgnrjrc]

I can get the Canton Vento 836.2 for as little as 720€\$ here (Germany / Retoure) atm. I _think_ they sound good. Wonder will they show up low quality recordings? (I often listen to older poorly recorded/mastered/remastered music)

[@2by3]

last 10 years with Canton. Absolut transparency that sometimes asks for a soul, totally agree on that.

[@Merlin-wo1kj]

Bought a pair of 3.2 DC new in for around 4k shipped. Thomas had a great review on these, also a Stereophile Class A rated Tower. You won't find them for those prices anymore unless you go used, but I would highly recommend them..

[@paulgyro]

I'm considering a pair of 3.2 DC used for $4.5k. Do you still love your?

[@Merlin-wo1kj]

@@paulgyro yes. they are extremely forgiving of placement. Incredible with just about any genera of music .

[@paulgyro]

@@Merlin-wo1kj awesome thanks, where did you get such a good deal on them?

[@Merlin-wo1kj]

@@paulgyro Accessories 4 less... They had a direct contract with Canton for a few years. This was before Canton had any significant US dealer presence.

[@andreacountry8471]

Canton is a realy hi-end speakers at a human price...but too snobbed by the hi-fi world and the reviewer...

[@richardque4952]

Are you ssme guy that appear in.police academy?

[@Moeeefiction]

Hmm i got my 836.2 working on a axa35 and adi2 and its pretty good IMO. 😇

[@damianzaninovich4900]

Finally, you got some real speakers. Haha!

[@MrHellrider9]

man i got these speakers and they sound heavenly specially synthwave or metal. I just wanna close my eyes and listen to them sometimes. Speed racers by quantum loopers i recommend to listen to with these speakers

[@damianzaninovich4900]

I’m sure they’re nice. I have the Vento reference 7, similar but previous generation towers. I love the build quality and design.

[@bobbiebreese9377]

I love my Canton's!!

[@fletchermunson6225]

I'd like to hear how it works with more affordable electronics like Schiit or an A10 or A2 amp

[@jonboy9912]

If you can afford them you are not driving them with Schit gear.

[@patricaomas8750]

Vived that's a new tech term

[@merkules2001]

I feel like this guy has similar taste as to what I consider good quality sound. Not everyone hears the same.

[@maurice4407]

They are beautiful and the attention to detail is impressive, talking about the 809ds I have ❤️

[@Romans-xu1lv]

Us Canton owners might actually get some respect in the US now :-)

[@DuaSales]

I got a pair of canton vento 809 dc and they are amazing

[@DuaSales]

@GeneralCurtis3LeMay Lol...

[@DuaSales]

@GeneralCurtis3LeMay just for the record: Canton vento 809 DC / speaker cable: Poth audio speaker cable/ preamp: Marantz sr4400/ Power amp: Sony ta-N330 es /Record player: Kenwood KD-4100r/ Phono stage: Onkyo P306rs/ CD player: Sony cdp205 esd/ Subwoofer : Velodyne vrp10 Rca cables: Ixos and AMaudio.

[@DuaSales]

@GeneralCurtis3LeMay not my type of music...seriously..you need help..😆

[@FOH3663]

Unique driver materials utilization here, w/ceramic and titanium ... German quality. Accuton, also German, produces über high-end ceramic drivers. I'm curious about a potential connection.

[@robertsghostv7079]

Nice to hear ! While browsing KZbin, I often come across Steve Guttenberg! What do you think of Dynavoice speakers? For example: Dynavoice Challenger M-105? Continue to ferret hearing!

[@andrewclough660]

I invariably go from these Audiophile sites over to David Tipton and watch him restoring 60 y/o plus valve radios where terms such as "texture, dynamics, nuance, ethereal et al are rarely if ever heard. Aaaaghhh !

[@chrisburn7178]

Can anybody offer any advice on the sound of vintage ones? I have seen a pair of Karat 30s ~ 1988 for sale in the UK for a reasonable price and they seem super rare. With an 8" bass driver they seem like they'd offer decent presence but mainly they just look so cool with the felted front baffle and rounded edges.

[@andreassouth1523]

Looks like wharfedale Evo 4.2!!Multilayer speakers (different density) are also the wharfedale diamond series like the multi awarded 225's.