Canton Electronics Corporation is the US distributor for Canton Elektronik GmbH., Weilrod, Germany. Canton is the largest manufacturer and best-selling brand of loudspeakers in Germany. It was founded in 1973 by a group of audio enthusiasts who defined their mission simply "to always develop the finest loudspeakers in their class." Since the late 1970s, Canton products have been available in the in the U.S., where they are popular with quality-focused specialty retailers and custom installers.

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Canton Adds 3 Loudspeakers to its Flagship Reference Line

Canton Reference series (from left): Reference 5.2 DC, Reference 7.2 DC and Reference 9.2 DC (shown with optional LS 850 loudspeaker stand).
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Canton, Germany's largest and best-selling loudspeaker manufacturer, has added three new high-performance loudspeakers to its flagship Reference line. The new models, which were announced here today by Canton's US distributor, offer smaller and less expensive alternatives to the recently introduced Reference 3.2 DC, while sharing the same new ceramic dome tweeter and 'triple-curve' cone woofer/midrange design introduced with that model. The new models consist of the Reference 5.2 and Reference 7.2, which are three-way floor standing loudspeakers, and the Reference 9.2, which is a two-way monitor speaker designed for pedestal mounting.

Canton Raises Performance Bar with High-Value GLE Loudspeaker Series

Canton, Germany's largest and best selling manufacturer of loudspeakers, has introduced its redesigned  GLE series of loudspeakers for stereo and multichannel audio. With six models, and an infusion of technology developed for the company's high-end lines, the new GLE line delivers remarkable audio performance at very reasonable price points.  The series consists of two floorstanding models, two compact speakers, a horizontal center-channel and a low-depth on-wall speaker. Also introduced in the line is the company's  new 'mocca' bicolor finish option that combines a simulated cabinet veneer of African wenge wood and a gloss white baffle.

"This is a watershed year for the GLE lineup," said Paul Madsen, President of Canton USA. "The revised driver and motor systems, as well as the changes in the enclosure design, have really taken the performance of the line to a very refined level. We've simply never offered so much of our high end technology at such low price points."

Canton Ships Three-in-one Sound Bar LCR Loudspeaker System

Canton, Germany's largest and best selling manufacturer of loudspeakers, has announced immediate shipment of its Sound Bar CD 90 SB, an attractive loudspeaker system that comprises three individually isolated two-way speakers that share a single enclosure designed for horizontal mounting above or below a flat-screen TV.

The CD 90 SB joins Canton's popular CD family of compact, high-performance extruded aluminum speakers that are available in silver or black finish. The Sound Bar's configuration of three speakers in one chassis delivers the same home theater soundstage that would normally be produced by separate left, right and center speakers but with greatly simplified installation, and an aesthetic sensibility that perfectly matches today's flat panel video displays.

Canton Ships First Model in New Flagship Loudspeaker Line The Canton Reference 3.2 DC includes the first use of the company's new ceramic dome tweeter and TCC (Triple Curve Cone) midrange and bass drivers. Canton, Germany's largest and best selling loudspeaker manufacturer, has announced immediate shipment of the first of its new flagship "Reference" line of high-end loudspeakers, the Reference 3.2 DC. With this high performance full-range loudspeaker, the company also launches its first ceramic dome tweeter to set a new higher standard for frequency response and power handling performance. "Since Canton has a traditionally taken an evolutionary approach to product development, the new ceramic dome tweeter is a big deal," said Paul Madsen, President of Canton USA. "With the new tweeter and several other engineering improvements, the Reference 3.2 and the models that will follow it will allow audiophiles to experience new realms of sonic performance. For Canton, it is an ambitious transition to ceramic driver technology, but I believe it has produced what is arguably the world's best tweeter."

CEDIA Expo 2008 News - BOOTH 674

Canton to Debut High-end & Mid-line Products, New Technologies, and Upgraded Finish Options at 2008 CEDIA Expo

DENVER, 9/3/08 --- Canton, Germany's largest and best selling brand of loudspeakers, will introduce a wide range of new products at the CEDIA Expo 2008 opening here today. These include a new high-end Reference line that is the first to use a newly designed Canton ceramic-dome tweeter, the company's first Sound Bar three-in-one speaker, upgrades to the popular Ergo and GLE series, and several new upgrade finish options spanning the company's product lines

"We are very enthusiastic about the Canton line-up for CEDIA," said Paul Madsen, President of Canton USA. "With the new high end line, the Sound Bar, and several new finish options and updated products across the price spectrum, Canton has much to offer all our dealers and custom installers. The ceramic dome tweeter used in the Reference line is an ambitious move into exciting new technology for Canton, and may arguably be the world's best high-frequency driver." 

Canton adds New Larger Floorstanding and Compact On-Wall Models to High-Value Chrono Loudspeaker Line MINNEAPOLIS (7/1/08) -- Canton, Germany's largest and best selling loudspeaker brand, has expanded its Chrono line of value-oriented high-performance loudspeakers with two new models, the three-way Chrono 511 DC tower and the compact Chrono 501 on-wall speaker. The new models become the largest and smallest models in the lineup, which now consists of six full-range models and a powered subwoofer.

Canton Chrono 501, shown in black finish..

Canton's Karat Line Offers a Perfect Balance of Sound & Style Cutting edge engineering coupled with modern European style MINNEAPOLIS (5/8/08) – Canton, Germany's best selling loudspeaker brand, has reenergized its high-end Karat family of music and home theater loudspeakers with six new speakers to replace discontinued models. The new models incorporate upgraded drivers and crossovers, subtly refined cabinet aesthetics, and new high-gloss finish options "The Karat is a modern blending of performance and style," said Paul Madsen, president of Canton USA. "Designed with the same attention to performance as our other high-end lines, these are the perfect speakers for bold, modern décors. The narrow front baffle and deep side panels allow for the use of a large woofer for deep bass performance while maintaining precise imaging in the upper registers to minimize diffraction effects. In keeping with Canton's evolutionary approach to design, where each generation builds on the last, this new lineup incorporates a number of subtle refinements for improved performance, but still maintains the essential sonic and aesthetic character that has made the Karat series one of our most popular lines."

Canton Karat 795 DC, shown in high gloss white finish..

Canton Introduces iPod Digital Sound Station Canton, Germany's largest and best-selling loudspeaker manufacturer, has introduced a high-performance desktop audio system designed specifically for the iPod. The Canton DSS 303 Digital Sound Station brings the company's renowned loudspeaker driver technology and industrial design to a compact and stylish audio system that includes an integrated iPod dock and charger, FM/AM radio, clock, and auxiliary input for a complete desktop audio solution for the bedroom, dorm room, or office.

Canton's DSS 303 Digital Soundstation (available in black and white finishes.) iPod not included.

Canton 'Movie' Systems Offer a Precision Alternative to Anemic Home Theater Cube Speakers Canton has added two new systems to its popular 'Movie' family of small home theater speaker packages which offer exceptional sound quality for their size, and add new high gloss black or silver finishes. The new Movie 80 CX and Movie 120 MX systems join two current packages, the Movie 60 CX and Movie 150 QX. Each of these systems combines four small satellite speakers with a matching horizontal center channel speaker and powerful active subwoofer for full 5.1-channel surround sound reproduction. Unlike many similarly-sized systems, which unnecessarily sacrifice performance for size, Canton's Movie line was designed using the same computer-aided modeling and testing facilities used for its much more expensive speakers to match the precision Canton driver sets to each of the different cabinet designs. This allows each system to deliver remarkably powerful and detailed sound in a range of cabinet sizes that are small and attractive enough to suit any home or apartment.

Canton Movie 120 MX speaker system

Canton Introduces Compact Two-Way Monitor in its Flagship Vento Reference Line

Canton, Germany's largest and best-selling loudspeaker manufacturer, has introduced the Vento Reference 9 DC, a two-way compact loudspeaker in the company's flagship Vento Reference series. Combining the line's signature elegant curved cabinet design with high-end driver advances and crossover construction, the Reference 9 DC is ideal for use as a monitor in a high-end audio system, or in the front LCR position of a home theater.

"The Reference 9 DC is the finest compact design we've ever offered," said Canton Chief Designer Frank Göbl. "By implementing the improvements to the cabinet, driver motor structures and electronic component selection developed for the larger Vento Reference speakers, we have built a reference monitor for the most discriminating of audio enthusiasts. Additionally, by including our Displacement Control technology, usually offered only in our large floorstanding models, we have extended its bass response to rival that of speakers several times its size."

Canton Ships New Chrono Loudspeaker Series DENVER (9/25/07) -- Canton has introduced its new Chrono series of high-value, high-performance loudspeakers for home theater and high-end audio reproduction. Based on technology developed for the company's high-end Ergo line, this new series delivers much of the same outstanding performance at reduced price points. The Chrono series consists of two floorstanding models, a compact two-way, a 2-1/2-way center channel, and a 150 Watt powered subwoofer.

Canton Updates Vento Line of Loudspeakers DENVER (9/05/07) -- Canton, Germany's leading manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers, unveiled its newly improved Vento series of loudspeakers to custom audio-video installation professionals at the 2007 CEDIA Expo here today. The new line includes subtle aesthetic changes and numerous small but significant refinements for improved performance, particularly in the critical upper midrange frequencies. The new Vento line consists of two floor standing speakers, the Vento 890 DC and 870 DC, which replace the 809 DC and 807 DC respectively; a horizontal center channel the 855 CM to replace the 805 CM; and the Vento 820 compact monitor replaces the model 802. The model 850 DC subwoofer continues in the line unchanged but, like the four others, it is now available in an optional high-gloss black finish.

Canton Expands Architectural Audio Lines Company reaffirms its commitment to custom installers with new models that offer broader capabilities, improved performance, and greater convenience. Canton, Germany's leading loudspeaker manufacturer, will announce a significant expansion of its architectural audio product line at the CEDIA trade show, opening in Denver on September 14. The company adds four new in-wall and four in-ceiling speakers, including its first in-wall LCR speaker for home theater and its first single-point-stereo ceiling speaker as well as traditional in-wall and ceiling models. In addition, a new active tower speaker for its flat-screen plasma line makes its first appearance.

Canton USA President Paul Madsen

Canton Introduces Four New In-wall Speakers, Including Company's First In-Wall LCR Model Canton adds four new models to its in-wall speaker lineup, including the company's first in-wall home theater LCR (left/center/right) model. All of the new models feature high quality cone woofers, pivoting tweeters with level adjustment for ideal dispersion in any environment, and removable speaker assemblies to simplify installation and painting of mounting brackets and grills.

Canton InWall 500 LCR

Canton Introduces Four New Ceiling Speakers, Including Single-Point Stereo Model Canton introduces four new in-ceiling speakers as part of its growing family of architectural audio products. These new models are notable for their exceptional sound-quality, craftsmanship, ease-of-installation, and the availability of a single-point stereo speaker.

Canton InCeiling 650 loudspeaker

Canton Debuts Powerful CD 3200 Active Loudspeaker Canton, Germany's leading loudspeaker manufacturer, has introduced the CD 3200, a 2-1/2-way active loudspeaker that boasts a built-in 200-Watt IcePower™ amplifier module and four aluminum 4-inch mid/bass drivers. The new model features the same elegant cabinet design and driver arrangement as the acclaimed CD 300 speaker, but has been engineered to make optimal use of the increased power and response the internal amplifier provides.

Canton Introduces Vento Reference 1 DC Loudspeaker MINNEAPOLIS (6/20/06) -- Canton has introduced its largest, most accurate, and best performing loudspeaker to date. The Canton Vento Reference 1 DC is designed to showcase the company's remarkable advances in loudspeaker engineering, modeling, and testing over the past decade. By combining the ultimate in achievable sound quality with peerless aesthetics and craftsmanship, this $30,000 per pair system ranks with the world's finest loudspeakers.
	additional technical information available in the Vento Reference Whitepaper

Canton Debuts Stylish New CD-200 Series Loudspeakers and Home Theater Packages

High end sound reproduction in attractive brushed aluminum cabinets ideal for use with flat-panel video displays

MINNEAPOLIS (2/27/06) – Canton has introduced its CD 200 series of loudspeakers, delivering outstanding sound performance in slimline cabinets that are ideal for use with flat-panel video displays. The line includes three models available separately or as part of a pair of packaged 5.1-channel systems that include matched subwoofers.

Top of the new line is the floorstanding CD-200, followed by the horizontal or vertically mountable CD 250, and the CD 220 mini-speaker. Each features a graceful brushed aluminum housing and a low-depth cylindrical shape that is not only extremely attractive, but also serves to minimize standing wave formation within the enclosure. Each model features Canton's lauded ADT-25 aluminum-manganese tweeter, and a highly refined 4-inch aluminum woofer similar to those used in the larger CD-300 series.

Canton Movie CD 205 home theater speaker system. Click any photo for high resolution JPEG image file.

Canton Ships Redesigned Ergo Series

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (10/4/05) -- Canton has begun shipping its newly redesigned Ergo series of loudspeakers. The line features completely new drivers and crossover networks incorporating technological advancements developed for the recently introduced Vento line, as well as the most significant improvements in the line's cabinet design in over 20 years. The Ergo line includes a trio of three-way floorstanders, three compact two-way models, a 2-1/2 way center channel, and a dramatically improved 350 Watt powered subwoofer.

Canton Adds Powerful Subwoofer to its New Vento Speaker Line Uses Canton's first aluminum-cone 12-inch woofer and new digital amplifier technology. Canton has debuted a powerful, high performance subwoofer for its recently introduced Vento line of loudspeakers. The new Vento AS 850 SC subwoofer uses the company's first 12-inch woofer with an Aluminum diaphragm and a 350-watt ICEpower® digital amplifier to achieve very high output levels with exceptionally low distortion. With its gracefully-curved, pressure-laminated monocoque cabinet, the Canton Vento AS 850 SC is an ideal sonic and aesthetic match to the rest of the Vento line.

Canton Vento AS 850 SC.

High-End Sound for a Flat-Screen Lifestyle Canton’s CD 300 Series loudspeakers have outstanding sound quality and a slender, brushed aluminum design to compliment modern widescreen TVs and wall-mounted video displays. Canton has introduced the first of a new line of slender, high performance aluminum loudspeakers designed to sonically and visually compliment modern flat-screen video displays. The Canton CD 300 series combines technology derived from the company's high-end Karat line of loudspeakers with the sleek, brushed aluminum lifestyle design of its popular CD 100 series.

Canton CD 300 and CD 360 F Loudspeakers

Canton Debuts Two New Systems in its CD Speaker Line Canton has expanded their popular CD line of aluminum-body loudspeakers with the introduction of two new 5.1-channel speaker packages. The Movie CD 4.25 and Movie CD 2.22 systems each unite five striking silver aluminum satellite speakers from the company's CD series with a powerful subwoofer for home theater and multichannel music reproduction that perfectly balances form and function.

Canton Movie CD 4.25

Canton CD Speaker Trio: Stunning Style, Sound Canton has expanded their popular new CD line of aluminum-body loudspeakers with the introduction of the CD 100 tower, the vertically or horizontally oriented CD 50, and the compact CD 10 mini-satellite. Building on the success of the company's recently introduced Movie CD 1 home theater speaker system, the new models feature the same striking silver aluminum styling and advanced driver and crossover design to deliver stereo and home theater audio reproduction that perfectly balances form and function.

Canton Movie CD-1 Speaker System Shines Canton has introduced the Movie CD-1, a 5.1-channel speaker system that delivers all the dynamics and excitement of home theater in small and attractive satellite speakers that reflect the company's historic commitment to both sound and design. The package consists of four identical aluminum microspeakers, a matched horizontal center-channel, and small but powerful subwoofer.