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VAF DCX gen3 Floorstanding Loudspeakers VAF DCX gen3 Large floor standing 2way speakers Approx 1270x250x380 Dynamic, powerful sound Front ported 2 x 8" audax woofers 1 x tweeter Small tears in cloth 'sock' covers, cabinets otherwise good condition. Great speakers Condition: Good Payment Method: Cash on pickup Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By choppy 0 Comments AUD $650 Date: October 29, 20241 yr
New, these were a serious outlay, so AUD 650 for a good-condition pair lands right at the top of the recent used market but still within the normal range; with a 5-sale median at AUD 599 and a 75th percentile at AUD 600, this is a touch ambitious rather than a bargain. It’s not wildly off, but there isn’t much room for negotiation at this ask.
That said, VAF floorstanders are usually well-liked for their easy musicality, solid bass for the size, and an unfussy, listen-for-hours presentation that suits a lot of systems. If the cabinets, drivers, and crossovers are genuinely clean and the pair is complete, this is the sort of local pickup that can be worthwhile for someone wanting a capable Australian-made speaker without paying new-retail money.
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VAF Research was founded in 1978 in Adelaide, Australia, by serial entrepreneur Philip Vafiadis, establishing it as a enduring Australian stalwart in the hi-fi industry. From modest beginnings, the company has remained a private, family-driven operation, steadfastly committed to in-house design and manufacturing. Over four decades, VAF has cultivated a heritage rooted in relentless innovation and a passion for music reproduction, evolving from early breakthroughs in speaker crossovers to sophisticated modern systems.
The brand specializes exclusively in loudspeakers and subwoofers, eschewing amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Its products emphasize natural, uncolored sound through proprietary engineering, such as advanced driver integration and enclosure designs honed over years of research. Standouts like the EVO1 series exemplify this focus, delivering compact yet authoritative performance that prioritizes realism over fleeting trends.
VAF occupies a niche high-end position, revered among discerning Australian audiophiles for its no-compromise approach and value-driven excellence. Far from mainstream hype, it appeals to knowledgeable buyers seeking authentic musicality without gimmicks, backed by a reputation for world-class performance at competitive prices. This boutique status ensures enduring appeal in a market favoring substance over spectacle.
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