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Offered is „1202 Einzel / Single Loudspeaker“ by Altec Lansing as second-hand device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4373059959 ends on 10.11.2026 at 16:55 o'clock.
Is this the kind of single speaker you’ve been waiting for, and does €490 get you into rare, worthwhile vintage territory? Against the recent comparable EUR market, that asking price sits well below the €985 25th percentile and far under the €1,499 median, so it reads as a strong buy rather than a stretch.
What makes it appealing is the usual Altec draw: big, efficient, lively sound with real presence and a cult following among vintage hi-fi fans. A lone speaker can still be a smart pickup if you need a mono setup, a spare, or a path to a future pair, and at this level the main upside is that you’re paying bargain money for a desirable classic. Stick to confirming driver originality, cabinet condition, and whether any matching partner exists, but the price itself looks genuinely attractive.
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Altec Lansing traces its roots to 1927 in the United States, emerging from the merger of Western Electric’s theater-equipment arm, All Technical Service Company, with Lansing Manufacturing, the speaker company founded by James B. Lansing. The Altec-Lansing name reflects that union, and the brand’s early reputation was built in cinema and professional sound rather than consumer hi-fi.
Historically, Altec Lansing was known for loudspeakers, theater systems, and audio amplifiers, especially the legendary Voice of the Theatre systems that became a benchmark in cinema sound. In its classic era, the company also helped define the early hi-fi market by promoting professional-style sound systems for home use.
In market terms, Altec Lansing is best understood today as a legacy heritage brand rather than a current high-end audiophile heavyweight. Its name still carries weight among collectors and vintage audio enthusiasts because of its pro-audio history and classic speaker designs, but the modern brand identity is far more mainstream and consumer-oriented than its mid-century golden age.
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