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Offered is „Codex inkl. RECOTec Hoch-und Mitteltöner“ by Audio Physic as exhibit from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3953874779 ends on 20.12.2026 at 15:23 o'clock.
Against 62 comparable used listings, €9,990 is clearly ambitious: it sits well above the €4,244 median and exceeds the €7,575 75th-percentile mark. That does not make it absurd—the Codex with RECOTec drivers is a substantial, high-end four-way floorstander—but the listing needs unusually strong justification to command this premium.
The attraction is real: the Codex is known for deep, controlled bass, excellent transparency, strong imaging, and a smooth yet highly resolving mid/treble presentation. Its 4-ohm load and 89 dB sensitivity also make it reasonably amplifier-friendly for its scale, though it benefits from quality amplification and room space. At this price, pristine condition, complete accessories, excellent provenance, and a chance to audition would be essential; otherwise, negotiating materially below €9,990 makes more sense.
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Audio Physic, a German loudspeaker specialist, was founded in 1985 in Brilon, Sauerland, by Joachim Gerhard and Willi Hegener (also referenced as Wilhelm Hegener). Dissatisfied with prevailing speaker designs, Gerhard modified units like the ProAc Tablette, leading to their debut Tempo bookshelf model and rapid acclaim. The 1989 Avanti flagship cemented their breakthrough, earning international praise in The Absolute Sound and establishing a signature style of compact, elegantly finished speakers with audiophile precision. Handcrafted in their Brilon facility to this day, the brand remains one of Germany's few remaining loudspeaker makers, sourcing locally for quality control.
The company focuses exclusively on high-end loudspeakers, eschewing amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Their portfolio spans bookshelf, floorstanding, and statement models, renowned for innovations like downward-firing bass drivers—a hallmark from the Avanti—and vibration-damping techniques via 3D printing. Developers like Gerhard, dubbed "the Magician," and current chief Manfred Diestertich prioritize detail retrieval, expansive soundstaging, and dynamic resolution.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Audio Physic commands respect among discerning audiophiles for "no loss of fine detail," blending living-room-friendly designs with reference-level performance. Over four decades, they've evolved from garage origins to global benchmarks in resolution and musicality, appealing to buyers seeking German engineering's obstinate pursuit of sonic truth.
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