{"product_id":"cantonvento81bl","title":"Canton Vento 81 Floorstanding Speaker, Black (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Canton Vento 81 is the slimmest 3-way floorstanding speaker of the new Vento series 2026, here in black high gloss – the high-end entry point for anyone wanting real floorstanding-speaker authority in an especially narrow form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove two 154 mm woofers, a dedicated 154 mm midrange driver works together with the new BC tweeter and the square Transmission Front Plate – that tweeter technology Canton otherwise reserves for the Reference series, here in the most compact floorstander of the series. Hand-built in Weilrod and supplied as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Canton Vento 81?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you want big sound but no room for a piece of furniture. At just 28 cm wide, the Vento 81 almost disappears into the room – yet still fills it with full-grown 3-way sound. The dedicated midrange driver keeps voices clear and detached from the bass, the new tweeter with its clock-inspired waveguide radiates cleanly and evenly up to 40,000 Hz. The downfire bass-reflex system spreads the bass calmly through the room, almost independent of the distance to the wall. Honestly: you rarely get this much genuine floorstander on such a small footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way bass reflex with downward-firing port (downfire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× 154 mm woofers (Aluminium Titanium Black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1× 154 mm midrange driver (ATB) – a genuine, dedicated midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 mm BC tweeter with Transmission Front Plate (Reference technology)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23–40,000 Hz, 87.2 dB efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling 140 \/ 250 W, impedance 4–8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBi-wiring\/bi-amping, slim cabinet only 28 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Canton Vento 81 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: the Vento 81 fits small to medium-sized rooms where you want real floorstanding-speaker sound but don't want two pieces of furniture in the middle of the living room. For a large room from about 30 m² upward, or a home cinema with depth down to 20 Hz, you're better off with the Vento 91 or 101. Anyone looking for slim elegance and mature sound, though, is exactly right here – and spares themselves the discussion with the rest of the household about speaker size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vento 81 is the clever entry into the new Vento world: Reference-grade tweeter technology and a genuine 3-way design in a cabinet that fits unobtrusively into almost any living room. Our team in Wädenswil advises you on the right amplifier and the right placement so the slim speaker shows its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data – Canton Vento 81\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floorstanding speaker (slimmest floorstander of the Vento series 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic principle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-way bass reflex (downfire port)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× 154 mm Aluminium Titanium Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× 154 mm Aluminium Titanium Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 mm BC dome with Transmission Front Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–40,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover frequencies:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 \/ 3,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87.2 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal\/music power handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140 \/ 250 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e bi-wiring\/bi-amping terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e black high gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 × 99 × 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29 kg each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair of Vento 81 in black high gloss, magnetic fabric covers, instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Vento 81 supplied as a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the price shown is for two floorstanding speakers – a complete stereo pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat room size suits the Vento 81?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt feels most at home in small to medium-sized rooms up to about 25 m². Thanks to its slim 28 cm front, it also fits where larger floorstanders would look too bulky; for large rooms, the Vento 91 or 101 is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Vento 81 need a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stereo in normal living rooms, it usually manages fine alone – the two 154 mm woofers deliver mature, clean bass. For home cinema, or for the very last bit of deep-bass punch, a subwoofer can be added; we'll tune that to your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the new Vento 81 apart from its predecessor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 generation gets the BC tweeter from the Reference series with a new Transmission Front Plate, a lower-resonance, slimmer cabinet, and higher efficiency. In short: more Reference DNA in a more compact format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Canton Vento 81 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause a slim speaker grows beyond itself in the right room with the right electronics – and that's exactly where our advice comes in. We know the Vento series from daily practice, deliver your pair, set it up at your home, and stay by your side with our own technician for calibration and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofer\u003c\/a\u003e for home cinema bass, or further \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53131379147088,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/canton-vento-81-standlautsprecher-schwarz-stereopaar.png?v=1785867065","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/cantonvento81bl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}