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:


Pictures

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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)

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