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EARTHQUAKE EWS800+EWS530C In-Wall Speakers 1Pair of Earthquake EWS800 In-Wall 8" speakers and 1 Earthquake EWS530C In-Wall center speaker . Brand new in the box. Open only one speaker for photo. Prefer local pick up but can post with buyer expenses. EWS800 2-way in-wall speaker system Frameless design for reduced visibility/seamless blend Magnetically attached, versatile, paintable grilles Rigid low mass Kevlar cone body for smooth, accurate, and excellent sound reproduction Swiveling silk dome neodymium tweeter +/- 3dB bass & treble tonal controls 12dB/Octave with polysw
The A$300 asking price for these used Octave Earthquake EWS800+EWS530C in-wall speakers is a strong bargain, sitting well below the original A$800 retail mark and undercutting typical new US pricing of roughly A$600–A$700 for the EWS800 pair alone. With the listing marked AUD and in good condition, this represents genuine value for a setup that originally demanded nearly triple this amount.
These speakers are well-regarded for their deep, natural bass and sonic accuracy, driven by stiff Kevlar cones and 8-inch polypropylene woofers that deliver impactful low-end response down to 40Hz. The EWS530C adds a versatile 3-way LCR capability with frameless design, making this a complete, high-performance in-wall solution rare to find on the used market. At A$300, this is a clear buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking serious audio performance without the new-price premium.
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Octave Audio traces its roots to 1968, when Karl Heinz Hofmann established a transformer winding factory in Karlsbad, Germany. His son, Andreas Hofmann, joined in 1975, developing early semiconductor and tube amplifiers. In 2000, Andreas took the helm, rebranding it as Octave Audio to channel his decades-long passion for tube-based electronics into high-end hi-fi components.
The brand specializes in meticulously hand-built tube amplifiers, including preamplifiers, power amps, and integrated models like the V 16 Single-Ended and Jubilee series. Octave emphasizes premium features such as external power supplies, balanced connectivity, adjustable gain, and modular upgrades for phono stages and power conditioning. Their in-house transformer expertise ensures low-noise performance across full-range designs, from 8-watt single-ended units to 30-watt powerhouses.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Octave commands respect among audiophiles for its German craftsmanship, sonic purity, and innovative tube technology. Hand-assembled with top-tier components at their Karlsbad headquarters, these amplifiers deliver uncompromising musicality, appealing to discerning buyers seeking perfection over mass production.
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