{"product_id":"cantonvento31wh","title":"Canton Vento 31 Compact Speaker, White (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Canton Vento 31 is a 2-way bookshelf speaker from the Vento series 2026 that squeezes a frequency response down to 27 Hz out of a compact cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version wears the series' satin white finish: no glaring lacquer, but a calm surface that recedes into bright rooms. Technically everything stays at series standard: a 25 mm Black Ceramic tweeter behind the Transmission Front Plate, and below it a 174 mm mid-woofer with an ATB cone. The bass-reflex port sits at the rear, built in Weilrod, Hesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Canton Vento 31?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause not every room tolerates a floorstander, yet nobody wants to give up substance. The 31 is the larger of the series' two compact models, and thus the point where a bookshelf speaker stops sounding like a compromise. In white it almost disappears against a bright wall — acoustically, decidedly not. Honestly: most living rooms benefit more from two well-placed compacts than from two poorly placed towers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn open, finely drawn midrange and a bass that holds its contour instead of wobbling. The 174 mm driver has enough cone area to give drums and double bass power without smearing the room. In the highs the reproduction stays silky and detailed. A tip from practice: 20 to 40 cm of wall clearance and a slight toe-in toward the listening seat — no more effort is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Canton Vento 31 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: ideal for small to medium-sized living rooms, for discerning second systems, and for anyone who cares as much about looks as about sound. It's less suited to large, open floor plans and to home cinema that needs to deliver deep bass without a subwoofer. Push it flush against the wall or wedge it between books, and you take away exactly what you bought it for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bookshelf speaker that almost undersells the term: cleanly built, living-room-friendly, and equipped with the tweeter technology of the larger models. In satin white it's the most inconspicuous variant of the series, and at the same time the one that collects fingerprints least often. HD Zürisee has sold hi-fi in Wädenswil since 1997, so we're happy to tell you in advance whether your room calls for the 31, the smaller 21, or a floorstander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact\/bookshelf speaker, passive (Vento series 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-way bass reflex, rear port (backfire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMid-woofer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× 174 mm ATB (Aluminium Titanium Black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× 25 mm BC dome (Black Ceramic) with Transmission Front Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27–40,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency (2.83 V\/1 m):\u003c\/strong\u003e 84.1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal\/music power handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 \/ 150 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 Single-wiring, gold-plated screw terminals, banana-plug compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 × 40 × 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× Vento 31 in satin white, magnetic fabric covers, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vento 31 fit on a shelf too?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it's built for that — at 22 cm wide and 35 cm deep it fits most sideboards. Because the bass-reflex port faces the rear, some air should remain behind the cabinet. Flush against the rear wall, the bass turns thick and imprecise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier suits the Canton Vento 31?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 84.1 dB efficiency and a nominal impedance of 4 to 8 ohms, it's not effortless, but it's no special case either. A solid stereo integrated amplifier with around 50 to 100 watts at 4 ohms drives it confidently. We're happy to match the combination to your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much wall clearance does the Vento 31 need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rule of thumb, 20 to 40 cm from the rear wall. Less clearance emphasizes the upper bass and makes the reproduction sluggish; more clearance brings openness and a more stable soundstage. A slight toe-in toward the listening seat sharpens imaging further. A stand makes fine-tuning much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Vento 31 also suited for home cinema?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it works as a front or surround pair in a Vento set and matches tonally with the series' center, subwoofer, and Atmos modules. For a film soundtrack's deep effects, you should plan for an active subwoofer — that relieves the compacts and delivers noticeably more foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Canton Vento 31 in white at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we don't just hand over the box — we think through the combination: amplifier, stand, cable, placement. HD Zürisee is an authorized dealer, our technician Mauri handles installation and service, and delivery with setup at your home is part of our offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stand\u003c\/a\u003e, the Vento 31 plays most freely. Find the drive under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the necessary \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e right next to it, and for movie nights a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e rounds out the foundation. Further \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/regallautsprecher\"\u003ebookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e for comparison can be found here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53131647877456,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/canton-vento-31-kompaktlautsprecher-weiss-stereopaar.png?v=1785869284","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/cantonvento31wh","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}