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Bra skick. Ena högtalaren har en liten skada i bakkant. Se bilder. Inget som syns i lyssningsposition. Kan levereras/testas i din egen rigg. Alla tillbehör. Originalförpackning.
Condition is listed as unknown, so kr55,000 SEK is not an automatic bargain—but it is still a defensible price. Against 11 recent comparable asks, the median is kr15,146 SEK and the 75th percentile is kr67,131 SEK, putting this pair well above typical used territory but below the point where the price becomes clearly ambitious. The gap reflects how widely QLN listings vary by generation, finish, and completeness.
The original Prestige 3 is a serious, highly regarded two-way floorstander: coherent timing, excellent imaging, open mids, deep bass, and a refined, low-resonance cabinet. Its 8-ohm load and moderate sensitivity make it reasonably easy to partner, while the design rewards quality amplification and careful positioning. At kr55,000 SEK, buy only after confirming that it is genuinely version 1, checking both Kevlar drivers and tweeters at normal and higher levels, inspecting the cabinets and feet, and verifying grilles, spikes, and original packaging.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
QLN Acoustics, a Swedish hi-fi brand, was founded in 1977 by Nils Liljeroth and Lars Quicklund, with Mats Andersen joining in 1982 as a key designer. The company quickly gained traction in Europe, North America, and the Far East during the early 1980s, building a reputation for innovative loudspeakers that prioritize natural sound reproduction and precise soundstaging. After a challenging period from 2003 to 2012 under different ownership that produced less acclaimed products, Andersen repurchased the brand in 2013, reviving its original ethos with updated classics.
QLN focuses exclusively on high-quality loudspeakers, handcrafted in Sweden, rather than amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Signature models like the Prestige series (including the One, Five, and recent flagship Reference 9), Signature 3, Qubic 10, and Sonora floorstander feature distinctive truncated pyramid cabinets, time-aligned drivers, slanted baffles, and proprietary Qboard damping for minimal resonance and cabinet noise. These designs emphasize effortless musical flow and a "disappearing act" where the speakers vanish, leaving only the performance.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the high-end market, QLN commands cult status among discerning audiophiles for its timeless Scandinavian engineering and uncompromised fidelity. Revived models honor 1980s icons while incorporating decades of refinement, appealing to buyers seeking refined, musically engaging compact and floorstanding options that integrate seamlessly into modern homes.
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