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Biete ein paar schöne Canton Fonum 251. Diese habe ich seit einigen Jahren nicht mehr genutzt, da ich auf Standlautsprecher umgestiegen bin. Aufgrund des Alters haben sie einige Gebrauchsspuren, siehe Bilder. Sie klingen aber sehr schön und können gerne probegehört werden.
Die Daten aus hifi-wiki:
Allgemein
Hersteller: Canton
Modell: Fonum 251
Baujahre: 1991-1993
Hergestellt in: Deutschland
Farbe: Schwarz
Abmessungen: 195 x 300 x 200 mm (BxHxT)
Gewicht: 4,3 Kg
Neupreis ca.: 500 DM pro Paar
Technische Daten
Bauart: 2-Wege Baßreflex, Kompaktlautsprecher
Chassis:
Tieftöner: 130 mm
Hochtöner : 25 mm Gewebekalotte
Belastbarkeit: 50 / 80 Watt (Nenn-/Musikbelastbarkeit)
Wirkungsgrad: 85,3 dB/W/m
Frequenzgang:
Übertragungsbereich: 42 - 26.000 Hz
Übergangsbereiche: 3200 Hz
Impedanz: 4 Ohm
Ich bitte um Abholung! Privatverkauf, daher keine Garantie/Gewährleistung.
The timing is good here: this is an early-1990s Canton, long out of production, so the value is mainly about condition rather than waiting for a newer replacement model. At €50, the ask sits below the typical used listings I’m seeing for this model family, which cluster more around €65–€159 depending on condition and seller, so this reads as a strong deal if both speakers are working properly.
That makes it a worthwhile buy because these older Cantons are generally liked for clean, lively presentation and easy system matching, especially as compact bookshelf speakers from the era. The real upside is simply getting a respected German pair cheaply; just confirm both woofers and tweeters are intact, the foam/surrounds are healthy, and the cabinets and terminals aren’t compromised, since at this age a “cheap” pair can quickly stop being cheap if it needs repair.
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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