Floor acoustics Canton GLE 496.2 (Black)

The Canton GLE 496.2 floor-standing speaker system is the 3-way flagship of the series, designed to fill spacious rooms ranging from 25 to 50 m² with sound. The model's engineering concept is based on a four-driver configuration, ensuring unprecedented scale and depth of the soundstage. The low-frequency foundation is formed by two massive 192mm woofers with aluminum cones, allowing the system to reach a lower playback limit of 20 Hz. Vocal and instrumental clarity is handled by a separate 180mm midrange driver on a rubber surround, guaranteeing high linearity and a lack of compression even at high volumes.

The upper frequency range up to 40 kHz is served by a 25mm dome tweeter, crafted using aluminum-ceramic materials and placed in a special waveguide to optimize dispersion. The coordination of all drivers is managed by a complex crossover with crossover frequencies of 300 Hz and 3200 Hz, ensuring phase coherence and natural tonal balance. With a high sensitivity of 90 dB and a nominal impedance of 4-8 Ohms, the speakers are an easy load for amplifiers, though amplification up to 170 W is recommended to unlock their full dynamic potential.

The cabinet has a significant weight (22 kg) and is constructed from thick MDF boards with a 22.5 mm thick front baffle, which completely eliminates internal resonances. The acoustic design features a rear-firing bass reflex port, requiring careful placement relative to walls to achieve the most articulated bass. Reliable gold-plated screw terminals are provided for connection, while an acoustically transparent metal grille protects the drivers and harmoniously complements the strict black design.

Features

• 3-way configuration
• Two 192mm aluminum woofers providing bass down to 20 Hz
• Sound reproduction range of 20 – 40,000 Hz
• Rear-firing bass reflex port
• Compatible with amplifiers up to 170 W with 90 dB sensitivity
• Weight of 22 kg and reinforced front baffle to minimize vibrations