Canton Reference K3 - bought!
 

I got to listen to the Canton Reference K3 today. It was one of my fastest decisions to purchase a pair of speakers ever!

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My pair should be clearing customs next week. :banana:

Photos to follow!

Ivan.......They sure look the part. The K3 looks super in gloss white, too.

Here's their K Series Brochure: https://www.canton.de/media/pdf/Cant...in_ENG_web.pdf

You're gonna need a bigger speaker switch!

:roflmao:

So if you got these, where are you going to put those Raidhos??? ;)

Those are really attractive speakers; You must have been very impressed with them.
I read about them after I saw pictures from Axpona where Esoteric was using them for their demo.
I couldn't find any particular info about how people felt this setup sounded, though.

Ivan's getting crazy even by his own standards! Every day I see another post about buying speakers. Makes me feel almost normal.

Tough Times!

When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. :D

I do like me some retail therapy :thumbsup:

But..I did stop drinking after I bought my K-01x while drunk. :roflmao:

Funny,

My Reference K3's are in the Country; just waiting for them to clear customs. :banana:

I hope they aren't going to take them apart looking for drugs!

Woof! :lmao:

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What kind of drugs. ......


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Best of luck...fingers crossed for you!!!

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Me too; waiting patiently...

I had a set of Canton ergo 120 dc 's some years ago .. very good speakers..
I wish you well to use your new ones...

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Best of luck getting them ASAP! Remember,...when you do, we love pictures !

There will be photos galore! :ok:

I have Canton in my new car.
Pretty decent, a lot better than Bose which was the top system in my now sold A6 Avant.

Better Late than Never...

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1498054704

Congratulations!!!

Well, after many distractions and even some unexpected travel. These Canton K3's will be set up in time for July 4th. :yes:

Full unboxing, and setup photos to follow! :ok:

I've seen these paired with Esoteric electronics at AXPONA, RMAF and LA shows, but as another member mentioned, never find much in the way of reviews about them. I can't find US retailers on their website, either. Are you going to sell them?

Yes, I am already a Canton Dealer. I don't put much weight in reviews, but always trust people's reco's that I know.

These K3's came highly recommended, which was enough for me.

Love those speakers Ivan, they just sound very real when I auditioned a pair. Like the speaker was not there, just the music HUGE Congrats :)

Thanks Dave! :tiphat:

These look like great speakers, what system are they going in?

Then I'll be eager to hear your reco.

:lurk:

Unboxing & Installation tomorrow! :yahoo:

Some unboxing photos...

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1499202293

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Gorgeous!

Thanks Mike... they have one of the deepest black lacquer finishes I have ever seen. We have some friends and family over, so they are breaking in at low levels right now.

At the moment, I couldn't be more pleased with them. :)

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They look very attractive and well proportioned.

Is there a reason you chose the K3 vs the K1? Did you get a chance to hear the K1?

Christian... I didn't listen to either one; I went with the K3 since it was so highly recommended.

Also, I will probably have 3 pairs of speakers connected to this system and the K1 presented a much wider footprint.

Here are some more set up photos;

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1499447349

Using my Winbags to elevate the speaker to remove stock feet, and install Black Ultra SS feet.

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The speaker completely suspended on Winbags.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1499447614

Here the Canton is raised 1.75" enough to install the Ultra SS and adapter.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1499447703

Since it is difficult to perceive depth, I put my soft jaw plier under the ULtra SS to show ground clearance.

https://www.audioaficionado.org/atta...1&d=1499447833

Here the K3 is close to being in final position.