{"product_id":"cantontownus30wn","title":"Canton Townus 30 Bookshelf Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Canton Townus 30 is a 2-way bookshelf speaker with a bass-reflex enclosure in real walnut veneer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e174 mm of titanium below, 25 mm of ceramic above, plus a wood finish that passes as furniture in a living room rather than as equipment. The Townus 30 is supplied as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Canton Townus 30?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe walnut veneer is the visible part of the answer – the audible part is inside the driver. The 154 mm mid-woofer works with a titanium diaphragm and a triple-folded wave surround that guides long excursions cleanly. That's exactly where the bass down to 38 Hz comes from, bass you wouldn't initially credit a housing this size with. From 3,000 Hz, the 25 mm aluminium-oxide ceramic dome takes over and continues up to 40,000 Hz. The reflex port sits at the rear, the drivers are integrated screwless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm, substantial foundation with clearly defined voices and a treble that doesn't tire even after the third album. The Townus 30 delivers enough level for living-room volume while staying composed. On a stand with open space behind it, it paints a soundstage that reaches beyond the speakers themselves – in a cramped shelf compartment, that exact effect shrinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Canton Townus 30 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight talk: the walnut version is the choice when gloss lacquer or white doesn't suit your furniture – for stereo in small to medium rooms, on a stand or an open sideboard, and equally as a front or surround pair in a home cinema. It's not suited to large open spaces with high level demands; that calls for a floorstander or a subwoofer. And there's no bi-wiring here, the Townus 30 has a single-wiring terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonically identical to its lacquered siblings, visually the warmest of the three finishes – anyone with wood already in the room will reach for this one. The Townus 30 is one of those speakers people underestimate until it's properly set up. What that means specifically for you is something we'd rather work out together at HD Zürisee beforehand, instead of you experimenting with electronics afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: bookshelf speaker (compact), passive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic principle: 2-way bass reflex, rear port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid\/woofer: 1× 174 mm titanium (triple-folded wave surround)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 1× 25 mm aluminium-oxide ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 38–40,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequency: 3,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 86 dB (2.83 V\/1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated\/music power handling: 90 \/ 140 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 4–8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: single-wiring terminal, banana-plug compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: real walnut veneer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial features: screwless driver integration, magnetic fabric cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 21 × 36 × 27.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 8.1 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Townus 30 (pair), feet, oval fabric covers (black), instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the walnut housing real wood veneer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Canton veneers the Townus 30 with real walnut. Grain and shade therefore vary slightly from pair to pair, as is normal with a natural material. The finish has no effect on the sound – housing construction, drivers and tuning are identical across all three versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much amplifier power does the Townus 30 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles 90 watts rated and 140 watts music power at a nominal impedance of 4 to 8 ohms. What matters is less the wattage than your amplifier's stability into 4 ohms. A solid mid-range integrated amplifier suits it very well – we're happy to take a look at what you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I absolutely need speaker stands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot absolutely, but it makes a lot of sense. On a stand, the tweeter sits at ear height and the rear reflex port gets air. An open sideboard with a good 28 cm of depth also works, as long as some distance from the wall remains. We'd advise against mounting it in a closed shelf compartment, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Canton Townus 30 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause with us, it's not the catalogue that decides, it's your room. We go through with you what placement, amplifier and cabling actually deliver, deliver and set up at your place – and we'll tell you too if a cheaper model turns out to be the smarter solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Townus 30 really comes into its own on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e, driven by an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e with headroom. If you're missing depth, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e fills the gap; you'll find every other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speaker\u003c\/a\u003e in the overview.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989497508176,"sku":null,"price":1258.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/canton-townus-30-regallautsprecher-nussbaum-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785852626","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/cantontownus30wn","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}