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Funktioniert einwandfrei. Geräte lassen sich mit einem Center Synchronisieren für ein richtiges Audio Erlebnis! Neupreis pro Speaker Aktuell 222€ bei Media Markt. Ich hätte gerne 120€ pro Stück und für alle 3 zusammen 300.

Versand würde ich bei allen dreien auch übernehmen :)

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

The €300 asking price is ambitious, sitting well above the market median of €122 and exceeding the 75th percentile of €214 based on 12 recent EUR comps; this is roughly €86 higher than the top quartile and nearly triple the median, so it’s not a bargain unless the condition or accessories are exceptional. While the Citation Sub S remains a respected, warm-sounding sub that pairs beautifully with vintage Harman Kardon speakers, the timing here doesn’t add urgency—there’s no new generation replacing it, and used units are plentiful at fairer prices.

This listing only becomes worthwhile if it’s truly “excellent” condition with original grilles, cables, and perhaps the owner’s manual, and if the seller can justify the premium with documented low usage or rare finish. Otherwise, a buyer should expect to negotiate toward the €120–€180 range, where most well-maintained units actually trade. At €300, you’re paying for hope rather than value—wait for a cleaner deal near the median unless the extras are genuinely meaningful.

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

About Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon traces its origins to 1953, when Dr. Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon, both engineers frustrated with conservative audio manufacturing at the David Bogen Company, invested $5,000 each to launch their venture in Westbury, New York. Their debut product, the Festival D1000, became the world's first compact AM/FM hi-fi receiver, blending breakthrough technology with sleek design to make high-fidelity sound accessible beyond technical enthusiasts. Pioneering innovations like the 1958 Festival TA230 stereo receiver, the 1959 Citation II ultra-wide bandwidth tube amplifier, and the 1970 CAD5 hi-fi cassette recorder with Dolby noise reduction cemented their legacy in simplifying premium audio for the home.

The brand focuses on integrated receivers, amplifiers, tuners, and speakers that emphasize performance, reliability, and elegant industrial design. Over decades, it expanded into home theater systems and automotive audio, powering systems in vehicles from Land Rover and BMW to Volvo and Polestar. While not delving into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, Harman Kardon prioritizes cohesive hi-fi components that deliver warm, detailed sound without unnecessary complexity.

Harman Kardon holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among knowledgeable buyers for its enduring quality and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica or vintage collector status. Now part of Harman International, it appeals to discerning listeners seeking dependable, stylish gear that echoes its innovative heritage without commanding boutique premiums.

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