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2 Stück CANTON KARAT M70 Stereo Lautsprecher Boxen mit aus Metall angefertigten (gedrehten und gefrästen) Stützen mit Gummifüßen (die originalen Grundplatten sowie Frontabdeckungen sind ebenfalls dabei).

Ein passendender Center-Lautsprecher wird in einer weiteren Annonce angeboten.

- Hersteller: Canton
- Modell: Karat M 70 DC
- Farbe: Buche (Echtholzfurnier)
- Abmessungen: ca. 170 x 1200 x 380 mm (BxHxT)
- Bruttovolumen ca. 77,5 Liter
- Gewicht: ca. 25 kg
- 3-Wege Baßreflex, Standlautsprecher
- Chassis:
- Tieftöner: 1x 260 mm Cellulose/Graphit
- Mitteltöner: 2x 160 mm Alu-Mangan
- Hochtöner: 1x 25 mm Alu-Mangan
- Belastbarkeit: 180 / 300 Watt (Nenn-/Musikbelastbarkeit)
- Übertragungsbereich: 22 - 30.000 Hz

Abholung in Ritterhude bei Bremen.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Is this a fair grab for a solid center, or just a decent one waiting for a better price? At €450, it lands above the €350 median and well below the €1,022 upper quartile, so this is a fair-to-slightly-strong ask rather than a bargain; it does not look overpriced, but it also is not a steal.

That said, Canton’s Karat line is respected for clean, articulate dialogue and a properly solid tonal match if you’re building around the series. A good-condition example can be a very sensible buy if you need a serious center now, especially if the cabinet, drivers, and grille are clean and the seller can confirm uninterrupted use.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Canton

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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