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Vintage dual cl 172 luidsprekers. Het zijn 3 weg hifi-luidsprekers met een geluidsbelastingsvermogen van 60 watt. Een impedantie van 4 ohm. Afneembaar metalen grill. Kleur walnoot. Plekjes bovenkant 1
This is a buyer’s market for vintage Dual speakers, and €40 is a strong bargain for the CL 172, sitting well below the typical used range of €110–€140 seen in Germany. A listing at this price is a clear buying opportunity, especially since comparable units in good condition regularly sell for €119.
The CL 172 is well-regarded for its 90.5 dB sensitivity and 40/60W power handling, delivering detailed sound with crisp highs and solid midrange—ideal for small to medium rooms. Its compact 25×48×20 cm footprint and classic walnut or white finishes make it a practical, stylish addition to any vintage setup. At €40, even with unknown condition, the upside is significant: these speakers are durable, rare at this price, and often retain original components if sourced from a private owner. Just verify the grilles and drivers physically, but don’t let uncertainty overshadow a genuine deal.
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Dual emerged from the Black Forest region of Germany in 1907, when brothers Christian and Joseph Steidinger began manufacturing clockwork and gramophone components in St. Georgen. The company adopted its now-iconic name in 1927 after pioneering dual-mode power supplies that allowed gramophones to operate from either mains electricity or mechanical wind-up mechanisms. This innovation marked the beginning of Dual's transition from component supplier to full-fledged audio manufacturer, establishing a foundation of engineering precision that would define the brand for decades.
Dual built its reputation primarily as a turntable specialist, becoming Europe's largest turntable manufacturer by the post-war era with over 3,000 employees across multiple factories. Beyond vinyl playback, the company expanded into cassette players, CD players, and broader consumer electronics throughout the 1970s and 1980s, demonstrating versatility across analog and digital formats. The company's focus on mechanical excellence and stable drive systems earned it recognition as a dependable, quality-focused manufacturer throughout its European heyday.
Today, Dual occupies a fragmented market position following corporate restructuring in the 1990s and subsequent ownership changes. The original German turntable line continues production in St. Georgen under Alfred Fehrenbacher GmbH, maintaining traditional manufacturing standards and appealing to vintage enthusiasts and collectors. Separately, Namsung Electronics markets Dual-branded consumer electronics in the Americas at accessible price points. The brand's legacy rests primarily on its classic turntables, which remain highly sought after by collectors and audiophiles valuing precision engineering and heritage craftsmanship.
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