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Canvas CANVAS 55
What you get:
- CANVAS speaker including 55" front grill that matches the width of your 55" TV - choose finish below.
- Foot, wall mount, TV mount, and all accessories, screws, cables etc is included, just add your TV.
- Shipping and import taxes are included in the price world wide.
- 45 days try at home - if you don't have a retailer nearby.
- 3 years warranty.
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Canvas CANVAS 55 — Hi‑Fi soundstand that turns your TV into a music system
The CANVAS 55 is a purpose‑built, furniture‑grade audio stand that pairs OLED picture with a deep, controlled bass and exquisitely detailed midrange and treble. With dual 6.5" long‑excursion SB Acoustics drivers, two precision passive radiators and Burr‑Brown 24/192 DACs, the CANVAS delivers a wide, layered soundstage backed by BACCH 3D crosstalk cancellation and app‑based room correction.
Reviewers singled out the combination of scale and refinement: Howard Kneller / SoundStage praised the three‑dimensional imaging and solid low end, while HiFi Choice and Home Theater Review highlighted the build, interchangeable fronts and the product’s ability to act as both high‑end stereo and TV sound solution. Connectivity is comprehensive (HDMI eARC, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon, OTA updates) and the cabinet’s BridgeBrace™ bracing supports low distortion and clean dynamics.
Ideal for listeners who want elegant design, single‑box convenience and near‑hi‑fi performance under a TV, the CANVAS 55 is a confident statement in both sound and style.
Pros
- Very deep, controlled and authoritative bass for a single‑enclosure TV stand, giving subwoofer‑like weight without a separate sub.
- Wide, layered stereo image and convincing 3D effect thanks to BACCH 3D processing and DSP‑guided tuning.
- High‑quality construction and flexible design — rock‑solid braced MDF cabinet, magnetic interchangeable grilles and universal mount for multiple TV sizes.
- Comprehensive modern connectivity and future‑proofing (HDMI eARC, AirPlay2, Google Cast, Roon support pending, OTA software and hardware upgradability).
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Cons
- Companion app and room‑correction workflow need refinement; Android/setup issues and an iPhone‑centric experience were called out by reviewers.
- Dynamics, while very good for a single box, can fall short of the visceral slam of a dedicated tower/subwoofer system in the biggest cinematic moments.
- Premium price and costly optional fascia options — high customization costs increase the total outlay beyond the base price.
Sound Quality
92/100
Bass
93/100
Two 6.5" long-excursion SB Acoustics bass/mid drivers plus two long-excursion 5x8" slave radiators in a 24 L cabinet; DSP/Klippel tuning and a claimed 30 Hz response. Design and passive radiators support deep, controlled extension for a mid-tower footprint; scores in the 'excellent' band for dual 6.5" designs.
Mid
92/100
Paper-cone SB Acoustics drivers, DSP tuned with Klippel measurements and custom high-order crossovers suggest accurate, coherent midrange and well-integrated crossover regions. Expect natural timbre and good vocal presence from the specified components and measurement-driven tuning.
Treble
91/100
Dual 29mm silk-dome SB Acoustics tweeters with Canvas-designed waveguides point to refined, non-fatiguing highs and controlled directivity. DSP tuning and Burr-Brown 24/192 DACs further support low distortion and detailed top-end without brightness.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
55" physical width, waveguided tweeters, BACCH 3D filter and room-correction options (iPhone mic or Zen Mic) indicate wide, layered staging with stable imaging and good placement cues in typical living rooms.
Dynamics
90/100
Four-channel Class D amplifiers (250 W total) combined with efficient drivers and large radiating area give strong macro dynamics and punch for an integrated floor-standing unit; headroom is very good though absolute slam won't match large two-box powered subwoofer systems.
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Build Quality
92/100
Rock-solid 24 L MDF cabinet with CANVAS BridgeBrace™ engineering, quality SB Acoustics drivers, magnetic interchangeable grilles and a 3-year warranty indicate high engineering and finish standards consistent with premium products.
Features Connectivity
97/100
Comprehensive modern feature set: HDMI eARC, Toslink, analog, AirPlay2, Google Cast, Roon, Tidal, Spotify Connect, DLNA, app-based room correction, OTA updates, and hardware-upgradeable electronics. Excellent connectivity and ecosystem support for a single-box floorstanding solution.
Value for Money
78/100
Performance and features are strong, but the listed price range (€4,999–€7,349) places it firmly in the premium segment; value depends on how the integrated one-box design compares to separate high-end speaker + electronics or tower + subwoofer alternatives.
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