Canton Plus XL.3 white (pack of 2)

A discreet 15 cm-wide cabinet, a 130 mm aluminum woofer, a 25 mm aluminum-manganese alloy tweeter. The Plus XL.3 adopts the technical principles that Canton applies across its entire range: light, rigid metal cones, the brand’s own sound tuning, and European manufacturing. It is intended for secondary stereo setups, multichannel home cinema systems, or any space where size matters.

A design made for wall mounting

Canton supplies the Plus XL.3 with a wall-mount bracket, removable feet, and the necessary screws. The bracket allows a rotation of about 90° in each direction from its central position, making it possible to aim the sound at the listening area even when the speaker is placed high up or in a corner. The whole unit weighs 2.1 kg: light enough to be mounted on a standard partition wall, heavy enough to remain stable on a shelf.

The binding posts accept banana plugs, which simplifies wiring in permanent installations. The 4 to 8-ohm impedance ensures compatibility with the vast majority of hi-fi amplifiers and home cinema receivers on the market.

Two drivers, one coherent sound signature

The 130 mm woofer uses an aluminum cone, a recurring choice at Canton for several decades. This material offers good rigidity for a relatively low weight, promoting precise transient reproduction and limiting unwanted resonances. The surround keeps the cone in place while allowing enough excursion to produce bass in such a compact volume.

The 25 mm tweeter uses an aluminum-manganese alloy dome. Canton employs this combination to extend high-frequency response while preserving the mechanical strength of the diaphragm. The crossover frequency is set at 3,000 Hz, a classic value that leaves the woofer in charge of the mids without overtaxing the tweeter.

The bass-reflex design gains a few decibels in the low end compared with a sealed system of the same volume. Canton specifies a frequency response from 40 Hz to 30 kHz, values measured according to the manufacturer’s standards. In practice, deep bass is still limited by the cabinet size: for very bass-heavy content or high listening levels, adding a subwoofer significantly improves performance.

Versatile usage scenarios

The Plus XL.3 works in stereo as a secondary listening system in an office, bedroom, or kitchen. It can serve as a surround or effects speaker in a home cinema system, where its compact size and wall mounting simplify integration. Some users employ it as a rear speaker in a 5.1 or 7.1 setup, combined with Canton floorstanding speakers at the front.

Its 88 dB sensitivity is about average: an amplifier delivering 30 to 50 watts per channel is sufficient for a standard-sized living room. For larger rooms or high-volume listening, a more powerful amplifier will make better use of the speaker’s capabilities.

Position within the Plus and Pro ranges

The Plus series includes three models of increasing size: the MX.3, X.3, and XL.3. All share the same design philosophy and materials, with woofers of 90, 110, and 130 mm respectively. The XL.3 offers the deepest low-frequency extension and the highest power handling.

Canton also offers a Pro series (Pro X.3 and Pro XL.3) with moisture protection, allowing installation in a bathroom, under an awning, or in other exposed environments. The Plus XL.3 does not include this protection: it is suitable for dry indoor spaces. For a covered terrace or poolside area, the Pro XL.3 remains the appropriate choice.

Technical specifications

Acoustic performance

• Nominal power: 60 W
• Music power: 120 W
• Frequency range: 40 to 30000 Hz
• Impedance: 4 to 8 Ω
• Sensitivity (2.83 V / 1 m): 88 dB
• Acoustic principle: bass reflex
• Crossover frequency: 3000 Hz

Drivers

• Tweeter
  • Diameter: 25 mm
  • Material: aluminum-manganese
• Mid / Bass
  • Diameter: 130 mm
  • Material: aluminum

Connections

• Connection type: speaker connection

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions (W x H x D): 15 x 23.5 x 15.5 cm
• Weight: 2.1 kg

Scope of delivery

• User manual
• Device feet
• Wall mount
• Mounting hardware

General information

• Product type: universal compact speaker