The Sonic Equivalent of a Michelin-Starred Dining Experience: Internationally Praised Focal Kanta N°2 Floor-Standing Loudspeakers Play with Smoothness, Scope, and Sophistication

Progressive engineering, effectiveness-focused development, and an elegant flair for style make the Focal Kanta N°2 an unforgettable floor-standing loudspeaker that sounds as good as it looks. From the can-I-touch-it-please liquid-gloss finish of its stunning color options to the sultry, sweet high frequencies created by its Infinite Acoustic Loading (IAL) beryllium tweeter, Kanta N°2 delivers the sonic equivalent of a Michelin-starred dining experience. Its ability to conjure holographic images and subtle details from even ordinary recordings is matched only by the room-filling, propulsive demeanor of its exclusive flax-fiber woofers. Kanta N°2 embodies Focal's mission of capturing the sensory experience of musical performances.

Built from the ground up at its headquarters in France, Focal uses locally grown flax for Kanta N°2's woofers due to its incredible durability and light weight. Arranging the material in a unique glass-fiber sandwich design enables Kanta N°2 to deliver transients with megabit-like speed. The remarkable articulation and control exhibited by the 6.5-inch midrange driver and two 6.5-inch woofers owe to TMD (Tuned Mass Damping) suspension and NIC (Neutral Inductive Circuit) motors – innovations developed from the company's universally acclaimed Utopia and Sopra Series. This specialized approach to driver design significantly improves definition and reduces internal resonances. As a result of all the bleeding-edge technology, you'll hear a startling level of transparency that'll have you jumping in your seat at the thwack of a kick drum and marveling at the explosive dynamics of an orchestral crescendo.

Lurking beneath Kanta N°2's luxurious finish is cabinetry made of molded, high-density polymer – a material significantly better at damping vibrations than the MDF commonly used in other speakers. Rounded baffle edges further reduce soundwave diffractions and improve imaging definition. Ported from the front and rear, Kanta N°2 offers flexible room placement options while its rock-solid Zamac base features spikes and floor-protecting cups. A 91dB efficiency rating means Kanta N°2 can be easily driven by a wide variety of amplifiers. Grace-note touches like an elegant, glass-covered top and sonically transparent magnetic grilles make Kanta N°2 a prime example of Focal's commitment to the highest quality fit and finish.

When you're tired of the ordinary, step up to the exceptional Kanta N°2. 

"We couldn't help but be impressed with the scale and scope of these loudspeakers. They went very loud with only a few watts but sounded smooth and sophisticated – as well as having sturdy punch at the low end."
– Hi-Fi Choice, Best Loudspeaker Award

"[Focal] has finessed the challenge of providing a significant slice of the performance of [its] top speakers at a more accessible cost. If you have a loudspeaker budget of $10k – and the right amplifier – the Kanta N°2 ought to be on your list of products to hear."
– Andrew Quint, The Absolute Sound

"[The] new Kanta exceeds all expectation. They combine sound and build quality with fantastic dealer service and support, worldwide. If you've enjoyed the sound of the bigger Focal speakers, but desire these sonic attributes in a slightly smaller package, the Kanta is for you."
– Jeff Dorgay, TONEAudio

"[It's] mission accomplished for this new and more streamlined design that produces an insightful sound in ‘real' spaces."
– Cliff Joseph, Hi-Fi News, Highly Commended review

"Focal's Kanta N°2s are smooth, detailed, and suited to all genres of music. Other loudspeakers at this price may sound initially more exciting but the Focals reward long-term listening."
– Jon Myles, Hi-Fi World

"If you want more than a taste of the real high-end, the Focal Kanta N°2 is a fabulous place to start."
– David Vivian, Hi-Fi Choice

"If you cannot afford or accommodate the flagship Utopias, and if the Sopras are a touch too far, you can now rest easy."
– Hi-Fi+, Editor's Choice 2020

"[My] review pair of Kanta N°2s was capable of dynamic, well-balanced sound with a high degree of transparency to the source, and surprising bass extension for the speaker's size."
– Robert Deutsch, Stereophile

"The Kanta can play loud and fill most normal-sized rooms with a wall of audio ecstasy. ...The longer I spent with it, the more I appreciated its sophistication."
– Greg Handy, Home Theater Review