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Canton GLE 3.0 Standlautsprecher-Set: 2× GLE 490 (Standlautsprecher) + 1× GLE 455 (Center).
Zustand: gepflegter, sauberer Gesamteindruck (weiße Front, dunkles Holzdekor an Seiten/Deckel), Chassis und Bespannung ohne Beschädigung.
Ehrlich: An einer der beiden GLE 490 löst sich das Furnier an einer Stelle (Detailfoto liegt bei) – lässt sich leicht ankleben, wird aber unrepariert verkauft.
Technische Daten: Canton GLE 490 (Standlautsprecher, 3-Wege, Bassreflex), Canton GLE 455 (Center, 3-Wege).
Lieferumfang: 2× GLE 490 + 1× GLE 455 (keine Originalverpackung).
Nur Abholung in Berlin (sperrig, Standlautsprecher).
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At €230, this used Canton GLE 490 is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €263 and nearly €100 under the median of €329 from recent EUR listings. You’re getting a legitimate deal on a model that typically commands €263–€489 in the used market.
The GLE 490 is a respected 3-way, bass-reflex floorstander with a 20–30 kHz range, 90.5 dB sensitivity, and 150 W power handling, delivering full-range clarity and solid dynamics for its era. Its gold-plated terminals and fabric-domed tweeters are well-regarded, and at this price, even standard “EUR” condition is a worthwhile buy for anyone seeking affordable, high-performance standmounts—especially if accessories or original grilles are included.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Canton traces its roots to 1972, when four hi-fi enthusiasts—Hubert Milbers, Otfried Sandig, Wolfgang Seitkritt, and Günther Seitz—founded the company in the small German town of Weilrod, near Frankfurt. Registering the name as a blend of the Latin "cantare" (to sing) and German "Ton" (musical tone), they began operations in a repurposed village schoolhouse with 35 employees assembling speaker enclosures. Still family-owned and led by descendants like Günther Seitz, Canton embodies enduring German engineering precision, manufacturing primarily in Niederlauken and Weilrod.
The brand focuses squarely on loudspeakers, offering over 300 models across 12 series tailored to diverse budgets, room sizes, and applications—from compact bookshelf designs and the pioneering 1979 sub/sat system to high-end Reference lines and wireless innovations. While speakers dominate, Canton also produces complementary hi-fi components, blending traditional cabinetry with digital amplification advancements, all subjected to rigorous quality controls.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end mainstay in the global hi-fi market, Canton commands respect for its "pure music" philosophy, exporting to 53 countries with a reputation for reliable, elegant performance that appeals to discerning buyers seeking value without compromise. Independent of corporate conglomerates, it remains a smart, appreciating investment for audiophiles valuing Made-in-Germany craftsmanship.
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