Canton Plus XL.3 black lacquer (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 carries over the technical hallmarks that Canton applies across its range: light and rigid metal cones, in-house sound tuning, European manufacturing. It’s designed for secondary stereo setups, multichannel home cinema systems, or any space where size matters.

Design optimized for wall mounting

Canton supplies the Plus XL.3 with a wall-mount bracket, removable feet, and the necessary screws. The bracket allows for approximately 90° of rotation in each direction from its central position, so you can aim the sound toward the listening area even when the speaker is mounted high up or in a corner. The whole unit weighs 2.1 kg: light enough for mounting 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 sonic signature

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

The 25 mm tweeter employs an aluminum-manganese alloy dome. Canton uses 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 midrange to the woofer without overtaxing the tweeter.

The bass-reflex enclosure provides a few extra decibels in the low end compared to a sealed system of the same volume. Canton specifies a response from 40 Hz to 30 kHz, values measured according to the manufacturer’s own standards. In practice, deep bass remains limited by the cabinet dimensions: for content that is very heavy in low frequencies or played at high volume, adding a subwoofer significantly improves the result.

A wide range of use cases

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

Its 88 dB sensitivity is average: an amplifier delivering 30 to 50 watts per channel is enough for a standard-sized living room. For large rooms or listening at high volume, 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 frequency extension and handles the highest power.

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 feature this protection: it is intended for dry indoor spaces. For a covered patio or poolside, 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
• Midrange / Woofer
  • 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

Included accessories

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

General information

• Product type: universal compact speaker