3-way floor standing loudspeaker
Kanta N°3 is the reference product for the line: this Hi-Fi loudspeaker superbly combines depth, impact and articulation of the bass register. The definition and neutrality of the midrange are incredible. The next generation IAL tweeter reproduces the tiniest details with clinical precision. The result? A precise, detailed sound, brimming with warmth and musicality. It is the start of a new era for those who love sound...This acoustic masterpiece performs at its best in large rooms, from 430 to 860 ft² (40 to 80 m²).
Entirely dedicated to acoustic performance and with an incredibly original look: that, in a nutshell, is the Kanta DNA! After three years of research, Focal offers a new combination of exclusive Hi-Fi technologies: the marriage of Beryllium, in the next generation IAL3 tweeter, and Flax, for the midrange and bass speaker drivers.
Another strong point of the line is its bold look that puts the finishing touch on this acoustic masterpiece with a resolutely modern and bewitching design.
For the very first time, a Flax sandwich cone speaker has been combined with a Beryllium tweeter. Flax is the answer to the low mass/rigidity/damping equation, leading to sound clarity and precision. This unique Flax/Beryllium combination gives music incredible warmth and musicality. Made in France, this patented flax cone has already proven itself in Focal home and in-car speakers. The midrange speaker uses TMD (Tuned Mass Damping) suspension, and every Kanta speaker is also equipped with an NIC (Neutral Inductance Circuit) motor, which stabilises the magnetic field for perfectly defined sound and better controlled bass.
Everything is designed and made to create acoustic softness and warmth: the density and stiffness of the front panel and cabinet materials, softened angles and double port vents. The front panel is made of a new material to suit the acoustic parameters. It is moulded in one piece from High Density Polymer (HDP). This material has excellent performance: it is 70% denser than MDF, 15% stiffer and provides 25% more damping. The one-piece front panel totally eliminates any sound diffraction. Kanta incorporates Power Flow technology with two vents, on the front and rear faces, to limit bass compression.
Focal's research is geared towards reducing distortion in every register. With Kanta, the treble register is reproduced by a new pure Beryllium tweeter. This IAL3 tweeter combines the IAL (Infinite Acoustic Loading) and IHL (Infinite Horn Loading) tweeters features, both of which help with the absorption of waves, thus lowering the tweeter frequency.
Our engineers have revisited their choice of ‘Focus Time’, which corrects speaker alignment, making them the same distance from the ear. The cabinet is made in one-piece integrally moulded wood. The Zamac base also brings out masses of character. With its spikes and cups, the base provides great stability from a very small footprint. Final details: the glass-covered top and magnetic grilles. When these are removed, they reveal the speakers' flax cones, the final design touch that gives Kanta its unique look.
The loudspeakers are offered with a matte front panel combined with a body in Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Walnut High Gloss or Matte Walnut, providing a broad choice of contemporary combinations. The sophisticated, matte finish absorbs light instead of reflecting it, which enhances the colours.
Look great. Sound great.
Excellent. Crystal clear.
Best Speakers a ever had.
Amazing, they are worth every peny.
New owner of a Focal loudspeaker and very impressed with the sound, even after only a few hours of using them. I’m sure they will get even better with time and more use.
Articulation is sublime. Music details are fully present down the hallway, at the other end of the house.
Ready for next step up already but kanta’s #3 are great
One word AMAZING....absolutely love these, a definite upgrade from the Aria 948's....just More of everything...WOW!!
These speakers are nothing short of AWESOME! They replaced my ATC SCM40s, which were great, but they can’t hold a candle to the Kanta 3s. Even from first listen they were great, but now at about 8 months they are SUBLIME! I kept the volume low for the first couple of weeks to gently break them in. Now the sound quality is JAWDROPPING!. They still amaze me every time I listen to them. My amp is an Arcam A49, which I love. There is no weakness in any of the frequency range and the the sound they produce is pure, powerful and punchy. Their sound is only matched by their looks, I’ve got them in black gloss/lacquer and they look amazing. People are gobsmacked when they see them. Conclusion: Buy a pair!
Fantastic speakers, but I would like to upgrade to scala or maestro...
Stylish, well-built, sounds very clear and impactful.
Very Happy.
Great Sounding first. Great Looking second.
High value for price.
I bought a used pair of 926's for my home theater and loved their sound! I wanted another pair for my stereo listening room and settled on the Kanta #3's. They are such great looking and great sounding speakers and listen to them daily! Love them.
just got them and a very nice looking speaker. I had a pair of Aria 948 and they were great. Just an upgrade
Can't stop listening!!
I have Sopra2, Sopra 1, Sopra Center & Sopra Subwoofer with Focal in ceiling for Atmos 5.1.2 setup in my living room driven by McIntosh integratd MC9000, MC205 Multi Channel Power amp and MX122 AV preamplifier and absolutely love it. It is musical bliss!!! I use a Naim ND5XS2 to play lossless music, an Oppo 205 for SACD, DVD Audio, BlueRay and a Clearaudio Champion Level 2 phono deck directly via the MC9000 integrated amplifier. Sitting there with a glass of red wine it is musical heaven for hours on end.
So I was looking for a setup for my study and had listend to Canton A45, Kef R11, Dynaudio, B&W 702s, the latter being the best of the pick having made the selection- however I seemed to be missing something.
By coincidence and way out of my original budget, my trusted dealer had a pair of Kants No3s there and hooked them up for me. And at once the musicality entered back into the room with an openness, drive and richness of sound which the others could not portray and the emotional experience of listening to music was virtually as great as my Sopras back home.
So considering that I could do without a subwoofer with the substantial bottom end of the Kanta No 3s in my study I stretched my budget a bit and went for them and love to listen to them every day now, even if it is only some music in the background while reading ... they are wonderful speakers!!
For a 5.0 setup I added a pair of Aria bookshelves and an Aria center. So movies and games are great in multichannel as well. I have a McIntosh Integrated MC7900 to drive the Kantas and my Marantz AVR R7013 drives the center and rear to complete the 5.0 setup. Music sources are a Naim ND5XS, Denon DCD2000 SACD, and a Rega P8 Apheta 2 MC phono directly via the MC7900 and use it in Home Theater PassThru Mode driven by the AVR for 5.0.
I also use a pair of Focal Solo BE6 with a subwoofer driven by Auralic Altair music player & pre amp in the library which I can really recommend as well for a unobtrusive and very small musical setup at an attractive price point - which sounds great!
Thank you to the Focal engineers for the daily joy And pleasure your speakers bring to me!!!!!
Next on my wish list is a pair of Focal Clear headphones ...
No regrets at all with this purchase. Beautiful speakers with excellent sound quality throughout the range.
I did a lot of research & comparisons with other brands, I found some other speakers with a very similar sound however the build quality & design put it
well above the others. The sound of the Kanta 3's fit my system & personal taste. I highly recommend that everyone check out the Focal Speaker line. They won't be disappointed !
Love my new Kanta 3. I also purchased a Kanta center speaker but this is back ordered. I will register the center speaker after I receive it. Thank you. John Kruczek.
I am in love!!
I thought the Kanta 2 was incredible, and it really is, but the Kanta 3 provides added bottom-end to the already superb midrange and highs of the Kanta 2. Love the warmth and detail of the Kanta line. This is ear-candy with the added benefit of eye-candy. Given these are large floor standers, the all-black version look great and classy and do not dominate my room.
Kanta 3
Hegel 360 integrated
Sonos Connect/Tidal HiFi
Oppo 205 CD/SACD/BD/DVD
Audioquest interconnects and speaker wire