Canton Plus A

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Canton
• Model: Plus A
• Years of manufacture: 1983-1985
• Made in: Germany
• Color: Black, side panels and base available in other finishes for an additional charge.
• Remote control: No
• Power consumption:
• Dimensions: 780 x 575 x 430 mm (W x H x D).
• Weight: 66 kg
• Original price approx.: 3600,- DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Cinch 0,5/1/2/4/8 V/ 30 - 1 KOhm
• Number of outputs:
  • Cinch
  • 4x loudspeaker

Technical Data

• Type: Subwoofer, bass reflex, active
• Chassis:
  • 2x 310 mm cone, coated paper
• Power: 1x 160/240 watts (bass) and 2x 75/100 watts (satellites) (sine/music)
• Frequency response: 16-130 Hz
• crossover: 90/110/130 Hz with 18/12 dB (bass/satellites) switchable
• Phase: no
• Subsonic: no

Special Features

• Built-in amplifier for 2 pairs of satellite speakers, pair 2 can be switched off
• Automatic switch-on or forced switch-on
• Bass level control +6...-6 dB
• Input sensitivity adjustable
• power display for all 3 channels separately, can be switched off
• digital display of crossover frequency, bass level and set input sensitivity, can be switched off
• separate power supplies for subwoofer power amplifier and satellite power amplifiers

Remarks

The Plus A is the largest subwoofer ever built by Canton. The information regarding the acoustic principle (closed) in the manual of the Plus A is incorrect. The Plus A has one bass reflex channel per driver on the rear.

Other models of the same series:

• Plus B

Pictures

With the kind permission of Canton Elektronik GmbH + Co. KG. A use of the pictures by third parties, e.g. in forums or on eBay is not permitted!

Reports

• Test in Stereoplay 9/83 (with Ergo P)