Buffalo, NY, November 21, 2023 -- Bluebird Music, distributor of high-performance audio products since 2000, is pleased to announce the availability of the new Canton Reference Series loudspeakers. Canton is one of seven brands distributed by Bluebird, along with AVM (Audio Video Manufaktur) electronics, Jadis vacuum tube electronics, SME tonearms and turntables, Questyle personal audio products, Fezz Audio vacuum tube electronics, and Weiss DACs.
Canton has been a leader in loudspeaker audio technology for over 50 years, and is the number one loudspeaker company in Germany. The new Reference Series speakers are Canton’s highest performing speaker series and replace the Reference K Series speakers originally brought to market in 2015.
The new Reference Series features entirely new cabinets that offer exceptional sound with a smaller footprint than their predecessors as well newly developed drivers utilizing cutting-edge proprietary composite materials developed in Canton’s own materials science lab.
All-New Optimized Cabinets
At the heart of the Reference Series is its all-new rounded cabinet. The intricate cabinet structure of the new Reference speakers has been meticulously engineered to minimize unwanted resonance.
To produce the desired rounded baffles the solid multi-layer cabinets are manufactured on a 5-axis CNC milling machine specially designed for this purpose. Careful design of the baffle shape - with no parallel surfaces (including top and bottom), computer-optimized internal bracing, and use of a special fleece helps control the enormous forces inside the cabinets and prevent internal standing waves. The integration of a new Bass Guide contributes to more precise and even bass and also allows greater flexibility of in-room placement of the cabinets.
According to Jay Rein, president of Bluebird Music, “Canton applies technology only in the service of music thus the new Reference Series delivers an astonishing, authentic musical experience that will delight even the most demanding audiophiles.”
Innovative Advanced Drive Units
Canton is well-known for their proprietary drive units and advanced materials and the new Reference Series further refines this technology. The new speakers features new mid and bass drive units which have been optimized and refined with a new high-strength Black Ceramic Tungsten material, (BCT).
With the BCT cone, 25 percent of the molecular structure of an aluminum cone is converted into a ceramic structure and refined with tungsten and additional metal particles. As a result, the cones achieve a perfect stiffness-to-weight ratio. These highly stable drive units reduce unwanted resonances and deliver fast, precise and distortion-free reproduction.
The crystal-clear highs of the Reference high-frequency systems are attained through the use of extremely light and rigid BC domes. The unique shape of the new asymmetrical wave guide optimizes radiation behavior both in the crossover range and in the high-frequency range above 15,000 Hz. The BC domes help to create immersive listening experiences where even the finest nuances and details in the music can be experienced.
The new drive units are extremely rigid and have excellent acoustic damping properties and good dimensional stability. They deliver an even transient response even at higher levels and cone excursions. This allows the new Reference speakers to follow the music precisely - delivering best-in-class articulation, transparency, timing and dynamics. Neutral dynamic life-like sound.
Meticulous Attention to Detail
An optimally designed new crossover featuring hand-selected minimal tolerance components ensures a balanced impedance curve and perfect impulse behavior.
Canton’s unique Displacement Control technology controls the woofers and increases the bandwidth using the same cabinet size. The result is accurate tuneful bass and an effortless unstrained presentation even at high sound pressure.
Thanks to integrated midrange-high-frequency level adjustment, all floor-standing speakers and the center channel speaker can be tailored to room acoustics and individual listening preferences.
WBT nextgen connection terminals, made of low-damping POM (Polyoxmethylene) material, provide an outstanding solution for audiophile applications and contribute to precise sound reproduction.
The newly developed sealing ring for the loudspeaker drivers ensures effective decoupling and, with an extraordinary attention to detail, contributes to an impressive listening experience.
Specially produced high-end cabling inside the enclosures are reduced to minimum length. The special core and six twisted conductor ensures optimal signal transmission internally.
CNC-turned, powder-coated steel feet not only contribute to stability but also minimize unwanted vibrations that could compromise sound quality.
Pricing, Availability and Finishes
The Reference Series consists of five floor standing speakers, one stand mount, one center channel and one sub-woofer. US retail prices range from $25,000 per pair for the largest Reference 1 to $8,000 for the Reference 7 smallest floor standing speaker. The stand mount speakers are $5,000/pair. The three-way center channel speaker is $4,000 and the 750 watt Reference subwoofer, rated down to 18 Hz, is $5,000.
All models are available in a luxurious high-gloss piano grade black and an elegant satin white finish. The Reference 2 and Reference 7 models are also available in a sumptuous matt walnut finish. Reference Series speakers will begin shipping in USA and Canada on December 1, 2023.
Canton products are available to the press for review.
About Bluebird Music: Founded in 2000 and led by Founder and President Jay Rein, Bluebird Music is a full service, value-added distributor of hi-fi products of the highest quality. Bluebird believes in fully supporting highly skilled retailers who are passionate about great sound. Products distributed by Bluebird can be found at over 100 select dealerships in the US and Canada.
About Canton: Founded in 1972 and led by Founder Gunther Seitz and his son, Managing Partner Achim Seitz, Canton is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of quality loudspeakers. Located in Weilrod, Germany, with a second facility in the Czech Republic, the company’s 150 employees design, fabricate, assemble by hand and quality-check every pair of loudspeakers. Research and development facilities are state of the art, and include an anechoic chamber.
Our Authorized Dealers are experts who are passionate about great sound and who care deeply about your long term satisfaction. Give our experts the chance to design the perfect system for your musical tastes, your room, your existing equipment and your budget.
