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Elac Cinema 24 CM Center mit Wandhalterung im Orginalkarton, 1 Hochton und 4 Mittelton Lautsprecher
This is a strong deal. At €149, it sits well below the €184 25th-percentile mark from 85 comparable listings, and far below the €283 median, making it a bargain if the condition is genuinely excellent.
The Cinema 24 CM is a capable, slim centre speaker with four 80 mm drivers, a 25 mm tweeter, high sensitivity, and a closed cabinet that suits rack or wall placement. It is designed for clear dialogue and easy amplifier partnering, while its broad 610 mm width should give voices good scale across the listening position. At this price, it is especially attractive for building or refreshing an older Elac Cinema system; just confirm the grille and mounting hardware are included if those matter to your setup.
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Elac, a cornerstone of German audio engineering, traces its origins to September 1, 1926, when Electroacustic GmbH was founded in Kiel by Dr. Heinrich Hecht, Dr. Wilhelm Rudolph, and Gerhard Schmidt. Initially focused on sonar technology and underwater acoustics for maritime applications, the company peaked at 5,000 employees during World War II, supplying the Kriegsmarine. Postwar restrictions pivoted it toward consumer goods like sewing machines and radios, while distributing brands such as Sony, Fisher, and Nakamichi in Germany. By 1978, it divested its nautical division to concentrate on hi-fi, with Austrian CEO Wolfgang John taking the helm in 1981 to steer its modern trajectory.
Elac excels primarily in loudspeakers, renowned for innovations like the 1985 4Pi omnidirectional tweeter and the JET folded-ribbon tweeter, which deliver exceptional dispersion and clarity. Its portfolio spans high-end floorstanders, bookshelves, and compact systems across series like Vela, Solano, and Debut, alongside turntables such as the Miracord lineup, subwoofers, and electronics including amplifiers and DACs. This broad yet speaker-centric range caters to discerning setups from entry-level to reference-grade.
Positioned as a high-end mainstay with mid-tier accessibility, Elac commands respect among audiophiles for its precise German engineering, balancing value and performance without chasing boutique exclusivity. Under John's enduring leadership, it sustains a reputation for dynamic, transparent sound that rivals elite competitors, appealing to knowledgeable buyers seeking timeless quality over fleeting trends.
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