Tower Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: Karat AS 300 SC
Connections: Speaker- and line-level ins and outs
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 12, cellulose/graphite
Power Rating (watts): 350
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Cherry, Beech, Black, Silver
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 18.9 x 14.2 x 17.3
Weight (pounds): 60.5
Price: $1,700

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: CD 300
Type: 2.5-way, tower 2.5-way, L/C/R
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4, aluminum cone (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, aluminum cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–170
Available Finishes: Silver, Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 47.2 x 4.8 x 6.3
Weight (pounds): 26.4 1
Price: $2,000/pair

Speaker: CD 360 F
Type: 2.5-way, L/C/R
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, aluminum dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4, aluminum cone (2)
Woofer (size in inches, type): 4, aluminum cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 4
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 10–170
Available Finishes: Silver, Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 23.6 x 4.8 x 3.9
Weight (pounds): 17.8
Price: $800

Ratings

Canton CD 300 Speaker System

Build Quality: 92
All of the CD Series speakers boast solid cabinet construction and quality drivers

Value: 92
Well-priced on performance alone
Aesthetic benefits are a bonus

Features: 91
The CD 360 F has several mounting options
The AS 300 SC offers ample control but no bypass

Performance: 93
They sound much warmer than aluminum drivers in aluminum cabinets should
Deep bass

Ergonomics: 93
The system requires far less floor space than speakers this authoritative normally need

Overall Rating: 92
No one ever said plasma-friendly speakers had to sound bad, and Canton clearly doesn't believe they should. The CD 300 system may initially turn heads because of the way it looks, but the way it sounds is what will keep you around. Call them plasma-friendly speakers that don't sound like plasma-friendly speakers.

General Information
CD 300 Tower Speaker $2,000/pair
CD 360 F L/C/R Speaker, $800
AS 300 SC Subwoofer, $1,700
Canton, (612) 706-9250
www.canton.de
Dealer Locator Code CAN