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Zum Verkauf stehen Lautsprecher der Marke: Canton in gepfegten Zustand.
Spikes sowie Gummisicherungen sind am Lautsprecher angebracht.
Ein kleiner Lagerschaden (siehe Bild / Ecke hinten) der dem Sound des Lautsprechers nicht beeinträchtigt!

Canton Modell: Karat S 8 DC Baujahre: 2002-2004
in Farbe: Schwarz
Abmessungen: 140 x 950 x 330 mm (BxHxT)
Gewicht: 15 Kg
damaliger Neupreis ca.: 700,- € pro Stück (UVP)

Technische Daten:
Bauart: 3-Wege Baßreflex Standlautsprecher
Chassis: Tiefton: 200 mm Polypropylen, Mittelton: 2x 130 mm Alu-Mangan, Hochton: 25 mm Kalotte Alu-Mangan
Belastbarkeit (Nenn-/Musikb.): 140/200 Watt
Wirkungsgrad: Frequenzgang: 22 - 30.000 Hz
Übergangsbereiche: (für LS mit mehreren Chassis)
Impedanz: 4 Ohm

# KEIN VERSAND nur ''ABHOLUNG'' auf Grund von Größe und Gewicht!!! #

Preis VHB im vernüftigen Rahmen ... nicht nur Reservieren oder Speichern sondern gerne bei uns melden!
Bitte keine Spaßbieter oder Anfragen ohne finanzielle Möglichkeiten

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This is a compact center-channel from a respected German brand, and the asking price is right in the fair zone. With a median used price of €310 and a 25th percentile of €267, €350 is only a modest step above typical, not a stretch.

For a buyer, the appeal is straightforward: these older Canton centers are usually valued for clean dialogue, solid build, and easy integration with matching Karat fronts. “Excellent” condition helps here, especially if the grille, driver surrounds, and terminal cup are all intact. At this level, it looks like a sensible buy rather than a steal, with the main upside being a well-kept example from a desirable series.

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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