{"product_id":"canton-ar-4-s2-surround-lautsprecher-schwarz-paar","title":"Canton AR 4 S2 Dolby Atmos Speaker, Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Canton AR 4 S2 is a 2-way add-on speaker with a sealed enclosure that plays as a Dolby Atmos height channel via the ceiling, or works as an effects speaker via its prepared wall mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 154 mm mid-woofer with an Aluminium Titan Black cone and a 25 mm aluminium dome tweeter with waveguide sit in a compact 17 × 14.5 × 26 cm cabinet. Place the pair on top of your floorstanding or bookshelf speakers and it fires up towards the ceiling and back down to your listening position – height channels without a drill. Supplied as a complete pair in black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Canton AR 4 S2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Dolby Atmos without height channels is mostly a logo on the box. Installing ceiling speakers means cables in the ceiling, holes, and usually a discussion at home. The AR 4 S2 takes the detour via ceiling reflection instead: set it up, connect it, calibrate it as a height channel in the receiver, done. Because it uses the same ATB cones and the same aluminium dome as the rest of the GLE-S2 series, the tonal colour stays consistent across all channels – and that's exactly where mismatched Atmos setups usually fail. The sealed enclosure keeps the reproduction tight, which does more up top than any extra hertz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight instead of width. Rain that actually falls from above, helicopters passing overhead, reverb tails that open upwards. The AR 4 S2 has a frequency response of 50 to 40,000 Hz – deep bass is deliberately absent, because a height channel shouldn't boom, it should open up the space. At 86 dB sensitivity it's a bit quieter than the larger GLE models; your AV receiver evens that out automatically during calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Canton AR 4 S2 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: for home cinema setups that want to upgrade to Dolby Atmos or DTS:X without opening up the ceiling – ideally paired with a GLE-S2 front. It's no good as a stereo speaker: a 50 Hz low-end cutoff and 60 watts nominal power are simply too little for main channels. And honestly: in rooms with a sloped ceiling, wooden beam ceiling, or heavily damped ceiling, the reflection principle only works to a limited extent – ask us first in that case, before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AR 4 S2 is the pragmatic route to real height channels: tonally a clean fit with the GLE-S2 family, ready to use immediately, no building work required. If you have a smooth, solid ceiling above you, it brings surprisingly convincing height effects into the living room – and if you don't, you should know that before you order. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil we check beforehand whether your ceiling height and surface support the principle, and plan the channel assignment along with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data – Canton AR 4 S2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolby Atmos speaker (height\/effects channel), GLE-S2 family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way, sealed enclosure, designed for ceiling reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× 25 mm aluminium Black with waveguide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-woofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× 154 mm Aluminium Titan Black (ATB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–40,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,200 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity (2.83 V\/1 m):\u003c\/strong\u003e 86 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal power handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic power handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e screw terminal, banana-plug compatible – no bi-wiring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e set on top of existing speakers or wall-mount (prepared)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dolby Atmos licensed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e black satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 × 14.5 × 26 cm (lying down)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 kg per unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSales unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× AR 4 S2 in black, feet, oval fabric covers, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Canton AR 4 S2 supplied as a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you get two speakers – exactly what an Atmos setup needs for the front height channels. The box also includes feet, the oval fabric covers, and the manual. For a four-height-channel configuration, order two pairs accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the AR 4 S2 work as an Atmos speaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's placed on top of your floorstanding or bookshelf speakers and fires upwards. The sound hits the ceiling and reaches you from there as a height channel. Your AV receiver measures the longer travel time during calibration, so the effects genuinely end up sounding like they're above you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I also mount the AR 4 S2 on the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the enclosure is prepared for wall mounting. That also lets you use it as a surround or effects speaker at the back or sides. Mounted on the wall it works as a normal direct radiator – the ceiling reflection is then absent, but localisation becomes more precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the reflection principle work in every room?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, not equally well everywhere. It needs a ceiling that's as flat, smooth, and hard as possible; sloped ceilings, wooden beams, or heavily damped ceilings absorb the effect. At ceiling heights well above three metres, the effect also weakens. Describe your room to us and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the AR 4 S2 any good as a stereo speaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it's not built for that. With a 50 Hz low-end cutoff and 60 watts nominal power, it lacks the foundation for main channels. As a height or effects channel in a multichannel setup, on the other hand, it's exactly right. For stereo, we stock more suitable bookshelf and floorstanding speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Canton AR 4 S2 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause height channels need more planning than a click in the shopping cart – ceiling height, material, channel assignment, and calibration all decide the outcome. Our specialist team knows the GLE-S2 series from hands-on practice, plans your home cinema with you, delivers, and stays reachable afterwards via our own technician for installation and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Atmos-capable receiver or a power amp from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino\"\u003ehome cinema\u003c\/a\u003e range, matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/heimkino-lautsprecher\"\u003ehome cinema speakers\u003c\/a\u003e for front and centre, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e for the foundation, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cable\u003c\/a\u003e of sufficient length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53139943948624,"sku":null,"price":858.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/canton-ar-4-s2-surround-lautsprecher-schwarz-frontansicht.jpg?v=1785864388","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/canton-ar-4-s2-surround-lautsprecher-schwarz-paar","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}