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Magnat 1003 S Standmount Loudspeakers Further Information: HI All, Up for sale is this pair of bookshelf speakers on matching Q acoustic stands (included in price) Speakers retail(ed) for around 3k mark and stands were $700. Specs... Colour: Piano White Principle: 2 way bass reflex Equipment: 30 mm tweeter, 170 mm woofer-midrange Power Handling (RMS/Max.): 150 / 230 watts Sensitivity (2.8V/1m): 91 dB Impedance: 4 – 8 Ohms Frequency Response: 27 – 75000 Hz Crossover Frequencies: 2800 Hz Recommended Amplifier Output: > 30 Watts Dimensions (WxHxD): 230 x 360 x 315 mm Weight: 11.4 kg Fro
This A$1,200 asking price is grossly overpriced and sits far above the typical used market, exceeding the 75th percentile (A$252) by nearly five times. Based on 82 recent AUD comparable listings, the median is A$167, with a 25th–75th percentile range of A$98–A$252; this listing is not a bargain but a clear outlier that demands skepticism unless it includes rare, unlisted value.
The Magnat Quantum 1003 S standmounts were well-regarded for their excellent workmanship and solid performance when new (originally €799, roughly A$1,300 at 2011 rates), but age and the lack of condition details here are material concerns at this price. Unless these are in pristine original-owner condition with all accessories and grilles, or represent an exceptionally rare variant, a fair used price should hover near A$167–A$250; treat this as a avoid unless the seller justifies the premium with concrete, verifiable upside.
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Magnat traces its origins to 1973 in Cologne, Germany, where founder Rainer Haas established the brand with a vision for innovative loudspeaker design. A small team of engineers and sound enthusiasts quickly propelled Magnat forward, launching the groundbreaking "Log" speaker series the following year and cementing its reputation for precision craftsmanship. Over five decades, the company has evolved through milestones like the Quantum Signature, Magnasphere wireless systems, and the pinnacle Vintage 990 in 2001, all while maintaining a core commitment to authentic music reproduction rooted in German engineering excellence.
The brand excels in high-quality loudspeakers across home hi-fi, home cinema, and custom installation categories, featuring proprietary technologies such as Ceramic-Cone-Sandwich drivers and aluminum-magnesium diaphragms for minimal distortion and dynamic sound. Magnat also offers amplifiers, complete hi-fi systems, and car audio solutions, with every product engineered and tested in German laboratories. While early innovations included ribbon technology—discontinued around 1990—the focus remains on robust, durable audio components that blend advanced acoustics with aesthetic appeal, from compact designs to professional in-wall speakers.
Positioned as a mid-tier powerhouse, Magnat delivers audiophile-grade performance at accessible prices, appealing to discerning buyers seeking reliable German quality without ultra-high-end premiums. Present in over 50 countries and owned by VOXX International since the 1990s, it upholds a legacy of passion-driven sound, though some enthusiasts note a shift from its independent heyday. Today, Magnat stands as a trusted choice for pure, moving audio that endures.
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