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Verkeert in nieuwstaat, retour gekomen van een klant en nu scherp geprijsd! Nieuw en nu scherp geprijsd! De canton plus xl.3 Luidsprekers zijn compacte en krachtige speakers die zorgen voor een verras

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Timing matters here because the Plus C is an older passive subwoofer from the 1980s/90s era, so value depends more on condition and completeness than on age alone. At €189, this is clearly above the recent market anchor: well over the €60 median and even above the €137 75th percentile, so I’d call it ambitious rather than a fair buy.

That said, it’s a respected piece if you want the classic Canton sealed-box bass character: compact, 4-ohm, 31 cm driver, and still appealing for vintage two-channel or period-correct systems. If it comes with the grille, looks tidy, and the driver/suspension and wiring are healthy, it can still make sense for the right setup—but at this price I’d want truly clean condition and no missing parts.

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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