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Offered is „Reference Alpha 2“ by Canton 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 1060266546 ends on 26.11.2026 at 06:04 o'clock.
This is a late-generation flagship, so timing matters only in the sense that it’s a current ultra-high-end model rather than a depreciated old one. At €28,900, it sits well above the usual used market anchor here: far over the €405 75th percentile and even below the original €40,000 pair list price only by a moderate margin, so I’d call it ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, this is a serious statement speaker with diamond mid/tweeter hardware, huge scale, and 91 kg-per-cabinet build quality, so the appeal is obvious if your room and amplification can support it. The upside is getting near-current Reference-level performance without paying new-money pricing, but I’d still want complete provenance, original packaging, and confirmation that both cabinets are cosmetically clean and fully matched before committing at this level.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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