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Wir haben unsere beiden im Stereobetrieb genutzen sehr hochwertigen Center Lautsprecher vom Typ Canton Karat CL 400 mit Kirschbaum Furnier durch Canton Standlautsprecher mit anderer Holzoberfläche ersetzt.
Deswegen sucht das hochwertige Lautsprecher Pärchen einen neuen Liebhaber, um das Heimkino oder einen kleinen Konzertsaal zu ergänzen oder zu verstärken :)
Technisch sind die Boxen in einwandfreiem Top Zustand und weisen kleinere Gebrauchsspuren auf.
Wir sind ein tierfreier Nichtraucher Haushalt
Die technischen Daten sprechen für sich (Quelle hifi-Wiki.de):
Hersteller: Canton
Modell: Karat CL 400
Baujahre: 2003-2004
Hergestellt in:
Farbe: silber, Buche, Kirsche
Abmessungen: 530 x 200 x 320 mm (BxHxT)
Gewicht: 10,5 kg
Neupreis ca.: 599 €
Bauart: 2,5-Wege Baßreflex Centerlautsprecher
Chassis:
Tiefton: 2x 180 mm Alu-Mangan
Hochton: 25 mm Kalotte Alu Mangan
Belastbarkeit (Nenn-/Musikb.): 110/160 Watt
Wirkungsgrad:
Frequenzgang: 26 - 30.000 Hz
Timing matters here because this is an older Canton center from a generation before today’s slim AV-friendly designs, so the key question is whether it’s still the right match for a classic multi-channel setup. At €350, it lands exactly on the median of the recent used market and well inside the normal spread, so this reads as fair pricing, not a bargain and not ambitious.
What makes it worth a look is the usual Canton strength: solid build, clean dialogue focus, and a tonally coherent match if you already run Karat mains. In good cosmetic condition, a center like this can be a smart buy for someone restoring a matching system. The main thing to verify is matching finish, driver condition, and whether the grille and badges are intact, since those details matter more than squeezing the last few euros on a speaker like this.
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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