Canvas CANVAS 55
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.
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Sound Quality
92/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Connectivity
97/100
Value for Money
78/100
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).
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.
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SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 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.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
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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Specifications
- Delivery and returns
- CANVAS offers free shipping on all orders over 2000 euros, with all taxes and import costs included. If you wish to return a product, you can learn more about our return policy here.
- 3 year warranty
- Even after our extended 3-year warranty, CANVAS with its extraordinary service-friendly construction will be easily supported, just as CANVAS guarantees not only future upgrades of software but also of hardware.
- Weight
- **Weight (2 packages):** CANVAS: 26.5 kg / 58.4 lbs (without packaging) | 33 kg / 72.8 lbs (with packaging) Wood front 55" + bracket: 6.8 kg / 15.0 lbs (without packaging) | 14.1 kg / 31.1 lbs (with packaging) Fabric front 55" + bracket: 5.8 kg / 12.8 lbs (without packaging) | 13.1 kg / 28.9 lbs (with packaging)
- Dimensions
- **Wall mounted, including wall mount and front (W x H x D):** 55": 122,6 x 36,9 x 12,6 cm / 48.3 x 14.5 x 5.0 in **Floor standing, incl foot and front (W x H x D):** 55": 122,6 x 37,3 x 19,8 cm / 48.3 x 14.7 x 7.8 in **CANVAS with TV (W x H):** 55": ~122,6 x ~107,8 cm / ~48.3 x ~42.2 in
- Voltage
- AC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
- TV COMPATIBILITY
- Universal TV mount, for all brands (Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, LG etc) in 55”, 65", 75", 77", 83" and 85" sizes or choose CANVAS SOLO for all other TV sizes which can hang by itself under the TV.
- STAND / WALL MOUNT
- Hybrid, works on both floor and wall
- FRONT GRILLES
- Interchangeable magnetically attached in 12 finish options, including Kvadrat fabrics and real wood, in 55”, 65", 75", 77", 83" and 85" sizes
- CABINET
- Rock solid 24 liters, MDF with CANVAS BridgeBrace™ technology
- BASS / MIDRANGES
- 2 x High End SB Acoustics paper cone, long excursion 6,5” die-cast aluminium chassis
- TWEETERS
- 2 x High End SB Acoustics 29mm silk dome with CANVAS designed waveguide die-cast aluminium frontplate
- PASSIVE RADIATORS
- 2 x High End SB Acoustics low-loss high precision, long excursion
- CROSSOVERS
- DSP tuned in a Klippel system for linear frequency response and perfect phase responce, custom high order
- AMPLIFIERS
- 4 channel Class D HiFi amps with a total of 250 watts, but with greater sound pressure than traditional soundbars with 1000 watts. Many customers have wondered why CANVAS HiFi plays deeper and more powerfully than traditional soundbars, which indicate they have a much higher power output amplifier. A large number of factors comes into play here, but an essential factor is that CANVAS has a whopping 24 liters of effective acoustic volume, in combination with 2 x 6.5" bass/midrange drivers and 2 x 5x8" slave bass drivers, which gives 592 cm2 radiating surface area, which corresponds to a 12" bass driver. CANVAS HiFi is therefore highly efficient, and plays louder and with more bass than traditional soundbars
- DAC’s
- Burr-Brown 24 Bit / 192 kHz
- FREQENCY RESPONSE
- 30 Hz - 20.000 Hz
- DSP
- Powerful Analog Devices 300 MIPS quad-core with BACCH 3D filter
- ROOM CORRECTION
- Through iOS app, uses iPhones built in microphone or optional Zen Mic
- CONNECTIVITY
- HDMI eARC, Toslink, Analog, Apple AirPlay 2 (multi-room), Google Cast (multi-room), Roon, Tidal, Spotify Connect, DLNA. In addition, automatically activated input via control unit that can be hidden in CANVAS for connection with existing control systems such as Sonos app, Bluetooth, B&O App, Bluesound, HEOS, Bose App, Samsung App or other control units. Contact our support for help with configuration if you have special wishes.
- UPDATES
- Software automatic OTA. Hardware electronics upgradable
Manufacturer's Description — Canvas
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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- American Sound — in-store — Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada (website)
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- Klang Galerie — online and in-store — Regensburg, Bayern, Germany (website)
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