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Verkeert in nieuwstaat, retour gekomen van een klant en nu scherp geprijsd! Deze canton plus xl.3 Luidsprekers zijn verkrijgbaar in uitstekende staat. Nu scherp geprijsd. De canton plus xl.3 Is de gro
Condition is unknown, so the €199 ask needs to stand on price alone—and against your own comp set, it looks ambitious. With a median of €50, a 25th percentile of €49, and a 75th percentile of €150, this sits well above the top end of the recent market, so I’d treat it as a stretch unless there’s something unusually strong about this unit.
That said, these older Canton subs are often well-liked for compact, musical bass and solid build quality, which can make them worthwhile if you need a matching piece and it’s fully working. At this level, though, I’d want clear proof of condition, driver health, and any included cable/remote or original paperwork; without that, the premium is hard to justify.
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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