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CANTON AS 10 Subwoofer
- funktionstüchtig
- Betriebsspannung 230 V
- 100 Watt Musikleistung
- 100 Watt Leistungsaufnahme
- 50 Watt Nennleistung
Good condition helps, but at €80 this is fair rather than a bargain: it sits exactly at the 75th-percentile mark of your comparable listings, above the €67 median and well above the €57 lower quartile. I’d want the condition to be genuinely clean and the unit fully tested before paying the asking price; a little negotiation would improve the value.
The AS 10 is a compact active subwoofer with an 8-inch driver, adjustable 80–140 Hz crossover, and useful output for a small stereo or home-cinema setup. It is a sensible way to add weight and extension without dominating a room, particularly with compact Canton satellites. Check that it wakes from standby, produces clean bass without hum or rattling, and that the level and crossover controls work. At €80 it makes sense if those checks pass, but €60–€70 would feel like the stronger buy.
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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