Focal Kanta No2 Loudspeakers (each)

Focal Kanta No2 Loudspeakers (each) Must be purchased in pairs “... you know I’m a big Focal fan, and the new Kanta exceeds all expectation. They combine sound and build quality with fantastic dealer service and support, world wide. If you’ve enjoyed the sound of the bigger Focal speakers, but desire these sonic attributes in a slightly smaller package, the Kanta is for you.” — JEFF DORGAY, TONE AUDIO “If you cannot afford or accommodate the flagship Utopia’s, if the Sopra’s are a touch too far, you can now rest easy. The Kanta No2’s will provide. Give them a good listen and maybe a good home. Very highly recommended!” — ERIC NEFF, HI-FI+, APRIL 2018 “Focal is one of the most technically advanced speaker makers in the world, and the Kanta No.2 has benefited from that expertise, with drive-units designed and made in-house and the applications of other proprietary technologies. After suitable break-in, my review pair of Kanta No.2s was capable of dynamic, well-balanced sound with a high degree of transparency to the source, and surprising bass extension for the speaker's size.” — ROBERT DEUTSCH, STEREOPHILE, OCTOBER, 2018     PERFORMANCE MEETS STYLE 3-way floor standing speaker Be surprised by Kanta, highly original speakers that will reconnect you with your music. Entirely dedicated to acoustic performance and with a resolutely disruptive aesthetic: that, in a nutshell, is the Kanta DNA! It took three years of research and development to create this model, Kanta No. 2, the first in the range. With their new materials and effectiveness-focused design that give them their powerful identity, they come straight from our engineers' hearts. Focal offers a hitherto unknown amalgamation of technologies: the marriage of Beryllium, in the latest generation IAL3 tweeter, with Flax, for the midrange and bass drivers. The result is precise, detailed sound brimming with warmth and musicality. This is the start of a new era for those who love sound... Cabinet-work HIGH DENSITY POLYMER Everything is designed and made to create acoustic softness and warmth: the density and stiffness of the baffle and shell materials, softened angles and double vents. The baffle is made of a new material to suit the acoustic parameters. It is moulded in one piece from high density polymer (HDP). This material has excellent performance: it is 70% denser than MDF, 15% stiffer and provides 25% more damping. The one-piece baffle totally eliminates any sound diffraction. Kanta incorporates Power Flow technology with two vents, on the front and rear faces, to limit bass compression. Marriage of materials BERYLLIUM AND FLAX For the very first time, a Flax sandwich cone speaker has been combined with a Beryllium tweeter. Flax is the answer to the low mass/rigidity/damping equation, leading to sound clarity and precision. This unique Flax/Beryllium combination gives music incredible warmth and musicality. Made in France, this patented flax membrane has already proven itself in Focal home and in-car speakers. The midrange speaker uses TMD (Tuned Mass Damping) suspension, and every Kanta speaker is also equipped with an NIC (Neutral Inductance Circuit) driver, which stabilises the magnetic field for perfectly defined sound and better controlled bass. New tweeter DISTORTION IS THE ENEMY Focal's research is geared towards reducing distortion in every register. With Kanta, the treble register is reproduced by a new pure Beryllium tweeter. This IAL3 tweeter combines the principles of IAL (Infinite Acoustic Loading) and IHL (Infinite Horn Loading) tweeters, both of which help with the absorption of waves, thus lowering the tweeter frequency. Style AND THAT'S ALL... Our engineers have revisited their choice of ‘Focus Time’, which corrects speaker alignment, making them the same distance from the ear. The rear shell is made in one-piece integrally moulded wood. The Zamac base also brings out masses of character. With its spikes and cups, the base provides great stability from a very small footprint. Final details: the glass-covered top and magnetic grille fixings. When these are removed, they reveal the speakers' flax cones, the final design touch that gives Kanta its unique look. Finishes LATEST FASHION OR CLASSIC A wide range of combinations are available to fit into every interior space. The back cover is available in High Gloss black lacquer and Walnut veneer. For each of these there are four baffle colours, in two finishes. With the High Gloss black shell there are four baffles available: High Gloss Carrara White, Gauloise Blue, Solar Yellow and Black Lacquer. With the wood finish shell there are four baffles available: Matt Finish Ivory, Warm Taupe, Gauloise Blue and Dark Grey. Specifications Type: 3 way bass-reflex floor standing loudspeaker Drivers: Two 61/2‘’ (16.5cm) Flax woofer with NIC motor 61/2‘’ (16.5cm) Flax midrange with TMD suspension and NIC motor 11/16’’ (27mm) ‘IAL3’ pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter Sensitivity: 91 dB Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 35Hz - 40kHz Low Frequency Point (- 6dB): 29 Hz Nominal Impedance: 8Ω Minimum Impedance: 3.1Ω Recommended Amplifier Power: 40 - 300 W Crossover Frequency: 260Hz - 2,700Hz Dimensions (H x W x D): 44 1/64" x 18 25/32" x 12 41/64" (1,118 x 477 x 321 mm) Net weight (with front grille): 77.2lbs (35kg) Packaging dimensions (HxWxD): 4939⁄64 x 2711⁄64 x 1617⁄32’’ (1,260 x 690 x 420mm) Shipping weight: 88.2lbs (40kg)