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Vintage philips ad 1265 m15 breedband luidsprekers, in goede staat
€200 is a bit ambitious, not a disaster, but above the usual going rate for this model. Recent asking prices cluster more like €50-€185 for used pairs, with some cleaner examples around €111-€159 and only occasional higher asks near €185-€475, so €200 sits over the common middle rather than below it.
What keeps it interesting is that the AD1265 is a respected vintage Philips full-range driver: efficient, lively, and loved for a warm, direct presentation that can sound very open in the right cabinet. If the units are original, both work cleanly, and the cones/surrounds are intact, there’s real enthusiast appeal here; at €200, though, I’d want clear proof of condition and whether it’s a pair, because age-related wear matters more than cosmetics on these.
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Founded in Eindhoven, Netherlands, in 1891 by Gerard Philips, an engineer, and his father Frederik, a banker, Philips began as a modest light bulb manufacturer, quickly evolving into a global electronics powerhouse through relentless innovation. The brothers' early focus on quality incandescent lamps laid the groundwork for expansion into radios, televisions, and audio milestones like the 1963 compact cassette and the 1982 Compact Disc co-developed with Sony. This heritage of pioneering formats that reshaped home entertainment cements Philips as a cornerstone of 20th-century audio history.
Philips has long excelled in consumer audio categories, from vintage turntables and cassette decks to amplifiers, speakers, and complete hi-fi systems, often blending cutting-edge tech with practical design. Iconic products like the first CD player (CD-100) and early wireless Streamium systems highlight their prowess in optical media, portable recording, and integrated sound solutions, while forays into headphones and even acquiring Marantz underscored a broad portfolio.
Today, Philips occupies a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by savvy buyers for reliable, value-driven performance rather than ultra-high-end exotica. No longer a full-spectrum electronics giant—having pivoted to health tech—its licensed audio branding delivers competent, innovation-rooted gear that's accessible yet evocative of golden-era nostalgia, appealing to both modern enthusiasts and vintage collectors.
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