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Hiermit verkaufe ich im Auftrag einen Kenwood Graphic Equalizer GE-1100 (Serial No. 90800287).

Abholung bevorzugt. Versand nach Absprache möglich.

Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss jeglicher Gewähr­leistung.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Excellent condition makes this look a bit ambitious rather than a steal: €400 sits above the recent median of €378 and also above the 75th percentile of €390 for comparable EUR listings. It’s not wildly out of line, but it’s priced at the top end of the current spread, so I’d only call it compelling if this example is unusually clean or genuinely complete.

What makes it worth considering is that this is the sort of accessory/utility item buyers often want to source once, in clean condition, rather than chase later. If the listing includes the right cables and any hard-to-find extras, that supports the price; if not, you’re mostly paying for convenience and condition, not a discount. At €400, I’d want confidence that it’s fully checked and ready to drop into a system.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Kenwood

Kenwood traces its origins to December 21, 1946, when it was founded as Kasuga Radio Co. Ltd. in Komagane City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, by a group of entrepreneurs led by William "Bill" Kasuga. Emerging in the postwar era, the company initially produced electronic components and amateur radio gear, renaming to Trio Corporation in 1960 before adopting the Kenwood name in 1986 to appeal to Western markets—blending "Ken," a familiar name across Japan and America, with "Wood" evoking durability and Hollywood. This rebranding fueled rapid international growth, starting with a U.S. office in Los Angeles County in 1963.

The brand built its legacy on high-quality audio and communications equipment, excelling in home hi-fi amplifiers like the acclaimed 1970 Supreme 1 multichannel model, receivers, tuners, and speakers with innovations such as polypropylene cones. Kenwood also pioneered car audio systems, including the first audio/video amplifier for home theater in 1981 and anti-theft cassette decks, alongside professional two-way radios and amateur transceivers. While maintaining roots in consumer electronics, it expanded into automotive infotainment.

Today, as part of JVCKENWOOD since the 2008 merger with JVC, Kenwood holds a solid mid-tier position in car audio and professional communications, prized by enthusiasts for reliable performance and aftermarket upgrades. Its vintage home hi-fi gear from the 1970s and 1980s commands respect among collectors for robust build and warm sound, though it no longer dominates pure hi-fi markets.

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