Canton, a noted Germany-based prestige loudspeaker maker has announced U.S. and Canadian availability of its new Vento loudspeaker series. Designed for both hi-fi or home theater listening, there are 8 new models in total priced from about $1,400 to $6,500 a pair USD.
Canton Vento Series Core Features
Before we get into details on each speaker, here are some core features of Canton’s latest Vento Series loudspeakers.
Cabinet Design
The Vento series features multilayer laminated cabinets with curved sides. This provides greater internal volume than straight sides, allowing for better-extended bass response. The cabinets also feature a high-quality high-gloss lacquer finish.
The cabinets for the floorstanding speakers and the subwoofer also rest upon a unique floating base that highlights the graceful proportions of each enclosure. If desired, an acoustically-transparent black grille assembly can be attached to the cabinet magnetically.
Drivers
Although each speaker may have different size drivers, they have all been redesigned for 2022. Canto designs and manufactures their speaker drivers in-house utilizing cutting-edge proprietary composite materials developed in their own materials lab.
Woofer and midrange drivers feature matte-finished diaphragms of a titanium graphite composite material, coupled with multi-wave surrounds and dual-cone technology, the drivers have lower distortion and greater dynamic capabilities than previous generations.
Tweeters feature powerful magnetic structures and ultra-stiff, lightweight ceramic domes of aluminum ceramic oxide. A waveguide is included that optimizes the tweeter to the listening area.
The rear of the speakers features new solid screw terminals that ensure tight connections with speaker cables of any size or type of connector. Inside, high-quality crossover components have been selected for sonic qualities and sourced from trusted German vendors.
Digging Deeper
The following charts provide more specific Vento Series info.
Canton Vento Floorstanding Speakers
Specifications
| VENTO 100 | VENTO 90 | VENTO 80 | |
| Speaker Type | Floorstanding | Floorstanding | Floorstanding |
| Engineering Principle | 3-way bass-reflex | 3-way bass reflex | 3-way bass reflex |
| Nominal/Music Power Handling | 220/400 watts | 180/340 watts | 140/250 watts |
| Frequency response | 20Hz to 40kHz | 20Hz to 40kHz | 20Hz to 40kHz |
| Crossover Frequency | 170/3,200 Hz | 170/3,000 Hz | 170/3,000 Hz |
| Woofer | 2 x 220 mm (8.7″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) | 2 x 192 mm (7.6″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) | 2 x 174 mm (6.8″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) |
| Midrange | 1 x 174 mm (6.8″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) | 1 x 174 mm (6.8″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) | 1 x 174 mm (6.8″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) |
| Tweeter | 1 x 25 mm (1″), Ceramic | 1 x 25 mm (1″), Ceramic | 1 x 25 mm (1″), Ceramic |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 to 8 ohms | 4 to 8 ohms | 4 to 8 ohms |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 32.5 x 115.5 x 42 cm (12.8″ x 45.5″ x 16.5″) | 29 x 110.5 x 38 cm (11.4″ x 43.5″ x 15″) | 26 x 103 x 34 cm (10.2” x 40.6” x 13.8”) |
| Weight | 39.2 kg (86.5 pounds) | 29.7 kg (65.5 pounds) | N/A |
| U.S. Price (pr) | $6,495 | $5,295 | $4,395 |
| Canada Price (pr) | $8,295 | $6,795 | $5,595 |
Canton Vento Compact, Center, and Dolby Atmos Speakers
Specifications
| Features Specifications | VENTO 20 | VENTO 10 | Vento 50 | Vento AR8 |
| Speaker Type | Compact | Wall/Ceiling | Center Channel | Dolby Atmos®/Multifunction Speaker |
| Engineering Principle | 2-way bass reflex | 2-way bass reflex | 3-way bass reflex | 2-way closed |
| Nominal/Music power handling | 60/100 watts | 60/100 watts | 120/200 watts | 60/100 watts |
| Frequency Response | 32Hz to 40kHz | 40Hz to 40kHz | 26Hz to 40kHz | 50Hz to 30kHz |
| Crossover Frequency | 3,000 Hz | 3,000 Hz | 300/3,000 Hz | 3,200 Hz |
| Midrange/Woofer | 1 x 154 mm (6.1″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) | 1 x 154 mm (6.1″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) | 2 x 174 mm (6.8″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) | 1 x 154 mm (6,1″), titanium-graphite (Wavesurround) |
| Tweeter | 1 x 25 mm (1″), Ceramic | 1 x 25 mm (1″), Ceramic | 1 x 25 mm (1″), Ceramic | 1 x 25 mm (1″), ceramic |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 to 8 ohms | 4 to 8 ohms | 4 to 8 ohms | 4 to 8 ohms |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 19,5 x 30 x 27 cm (7.7″ x 11.8″ x 10.6″) | 19.5 x 30 x 9 cm (7.7″ x 11.8″ 3.5″) | 61 x 20.5 x 36.5 cm (24″ x 8.1″ x 14.4″) | 19.5 x 27 x 14.5 cm (7.7″ x 10.6″ x 5.7″) (horizontal) |
| Weight | 6 kg (13 pounds) | 5 kg (11 pounds) | 14.5 kg (10 pounds) | 3.6 kg (8 pounds) |
| U.S. Price | $1,695 (pair) | $1,395 (pair) | $1,495 (each) | $1,495 (pair) |
| Canada Price | $2,195 (pair) | $1,795 (pair) | $1,895 (each) | $1,895 (pair) |
Canton Vento Subwoofer
| Features/Specifications | Vento Sub 12 |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Engineering Principle | Bass Reflex wih Passive Radiator |
| Power Output | 250 watts nominal/400 watts peak |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz to 200Hz |
| Crossover Frequency (Adjustable) | 50 to 200hz |
| Speaker Driver | 1 x 308 mm (12″), Titanium-graphite (Wave surround) |
| Passive Radiator | 1 x 308 mm (12″) |
| Connections | 2 high-level inputs (loudspeaker cable)/2 low-level inputs (chinch) |
| Control Features | Automatic on/off switchAdjustable volumeAdjustable phase limiterAdjustable crossover frequency |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 44 x 52.5 x 51 cm (17.3″ x 20.7″ x 20.1″) |
| Weight | 31kg (68.5 pounds) |
| U.S. Price | $2,495 (each) |
| Canada Price | $3,195 (each) |
Finishes and Availability
The Canto Vento series speakers are available in high-gloss black or white finishes. A premium high-gloss walnut and dark walnut finish are also available for a modest extra charge.
The new Vento series speakers are in stock now at Bluebird Music and other select dealers throughout USA and Canada.
Customers in Europe can purchase online through canton.de.
