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Verkaufe gebraucht AKG CGN 99 CS
Ist Funktion tüchtig
This is a strong deal: at €75, it sits below the €75 25th percentile and well under the €150 median for recent comparable listings, so the ask is on the low side of the market rather than merely fair. For a clean used AKG pro-audio piece, that’s the kind of price that usually makes sense to move quickly.
That makes it a good buy if you need a dependable vocal/gooseneck-style AKG solution for speech or install work. AKG’s reputation here is solid: clear pickup, practical mounting, and a format that’s valued when you want reliable voice capture without fuss. At this price, the main thing to confirm is completeness and working status, since accessories and capsule condition matter more than cosmetics.
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AKG traces its roots to post-war Vienna, Austria, where physicist Dr. Rudolf Görike and engineer Ernst Pless founded Akustische und Kino-Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H. in 1947. Emerging from the ruins of World War II, the duo initially supplied cinemas with loudspeakers, film projectors, and light meters, handcrafting products in a modest basement with just five employees. Rapid expansion followed, as AKG ventured into car horns, intercoms, and carbon microphone capsules, quickly gaining traction with radio stations, theaters, and jazz clubs across Europe.
The brand's product focus sharpened on professional audio excellence, pioneering headphones in 1949 and achieving global acclaim with the D12 microphone in 1953, which set standards for voice transmission. AKG became renowned for high-fidelity microphones, including iconic models like the C12 tube mic, alongside headphones, wireless systems, and phonograph cartridges. While early diversification included cinema gear, the company honed in on studio-grade transducers and monitoring tools, later incorporating digital wireless tech.
Today, under Harman International (a Samsung subsidiary since 2017), AKG holds a commanding position as a pro-audio powerhouse, favored by engineers, performers, and broadcasters for its precision and reliability. It bridges mid-tier accessibility with high-end heritage, appealing to discerning hi-fi buyers seeking reference-quality headphones and mics that deliver uncolored, transparent sound— a legacy of Austrian engineering that remains a studio staple worldwide.
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