Canton - Reference 5 GS Edition 7" 3-Way Tower Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)

Canton - Reference 5 GS Edition 7" 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (Pair)
The Canton Reference 5 GS Edition takes the foundation of the Reference 5 and pushes it further with carefully selected component upgrades and additional fine-tuning. Developed under the direction of company founder Günther Seitz, the GS Edition is intended to represent the accumulated experience of more than five decades of Canton loudspeaker development. Its revised driver system, crossover, and connection hardware are all focused on delivering greater control, transparency, and refinement.
A newly developed DLC tweeter from Canton’s Reference Alpha technology uses a diamond-coated dome together with an integrated sound lens to improve high-frequency resolution and dispersion. The midrange and bass sections use Canton’s BCT, or Black Ceramic Tungsten, diaphragm technology, while the redesigned crossover incorporates selected Mundorf MKP capacitors to reduce losses and preserve signal integrity. Room Compensation allows the midrange and treble levels to be adjusted in 1.5 dB increments, giving you additional flexibility when matching the speakers to your room.
Gold-plated WBT nextgen™ terminals provide a secure, low-loss connection and support both bi-wiring and bi-amping configurations. The sculpted cabinet and downfire bass arrangement complete a design intended to combine precise acoustic performance with a distinctive Reference-series appearance. Canton positions the GS Edition as a limited special series built around its founder’s goal of extracting more performance from already established Reference designs.
CANTON REFERENCE SERIES
FEATURES:
- Limited GS Edition developed under the direction of Canton founder Günther Seitz
- Newly developed diamond-coated DLC tweeter for greater high-frequency clarity and resolution
- BCT midrange and bass drivers use Black Ceramic Tungsten diaphragm technology
- Redesigned crossover features selected Mundorf MKP capacitors
- Gold-plated WBT nextgen™ terminals support bi-wiring and bi-amping
- Integrated Room Compensation allows midrange and treble adjustment in 1.5 dB steps
- Sound lens works as a wave guide to improve efficiency and expand high-frequency dispersion
- Curved cabinet construction is designed to reduce unwanted resonances
- Downfire bass guide supports controlled low-frequency performance
- Magnetic fabric grille preserves a clean cabinet appearance
- Made in Germany with carefully selected materials and components
- Backed by Canton’s 10-year warranty on passive Reference loudspeakers
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Series: | Reference GS Edition |
| Type: | High-End Tower Speaker |
| Engineering Principle: | 3-Way Bass Reflex System |
| Nominal / Music Power Handling: | 200W / 370W |
| Frequency Response: | 21Hz - 40kHz |
| Crossover Frequencies: | 170Hz / 3,000Hz |
| Woofers: | 2 x 174mm (6.9") BCT Woofers |
| Midrange: | 1 x 174mm (6.9") BCT Midrange Driver |
| Tweeter: | 1 x 25mm (1") Diamond-coated DLC tweeter |
| Nominal Impedance: | 4 Ohms |
| Sensitivity: | 88dB (2.83V/1m) |
| Room Compensation: | Midrange and Treble Adjustment in ±1.5dB Steps |
| Connections: | Gold-plated WBT Nextgen™ Terminals, Bi-wire/Bi-amp capable |
| Grille: | Magnetic Acoustically Neutral Fabric Grille |
| Finish: | Black Piano, White Satin, or Walnut |
| Dimensions: | H 40.1" x W 11.8" x D 18.1" (H 1020mm x W 300mm x D 460mm), Including Base |
| Weight: | 79.3 lbs. (36kg) |
| Warranty: | 10-Year Limited |


