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Offered is „116“ by MBL 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 8900741020 ends on 23.12.2026 at 09:22 o'clock.
The age and generation matter here: assuming this is the 116F, EUR 8,490 is a genuine bargain rather than merely a fair used price. Recent comparable pairs sit around EUR 16,800–22,000, so this listing is roughly half the prevailing asking level. Confirm that the price is for the complete pair, not a single speaker or an older/non-F variant, but the numbers are exceptionally attractive.
The 116F remains a serious high-end radial loudspeaker, valued for its unusually open, room-filling dispersion, vivid imaging, and effortless scale. At this money it offers remarkable access to MBL’s distinctive presentation, especially if the cabinets, radial drivers, bases, and crossover network are all clean and intact. Check for shipping damage, original packaging, and whether both speakers are cosmetically matched; otherwise, a healthy complete pair at EUR 8,490 deserves prompt attention.
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MBL stands as a German high-end audio manufacturer founded in 1979 by three engineers—Meletzky, Beinecke, and Lehnhardt—whose initials form the company name. The brand emerged from Berlin with a singular vision: to create loudspeakers that distribute sound omnidirectionally in a 360-degree pattern, a radical departure from conventional speaker design. This breakthrough technology, called the Radialstrahler (radial emitter), debuted at the 1979 IFA Berlin trade fair and immediately captured the audio world's attention with its distinctive "rocket" shape and room-filling acoustic performance.
MBL's product portfolio centers on high-end loudspeakers and premium audio electronics, with the company maintaining complete in-house manufacturing of all components and speakers near Berlin. The brand has built its reputation on precision engineering combined with handcrafted assembly, ensuring meticulous quality control across its lineup. While loudspeakers remain the cornerstone of MBL's identity, the company has expanded into complementary electronics to serve discerning audiophiles seeking integrated solutions.
Positioned firmly in the luxury high-end segment, MBL commands respect among serious collectors and enthusiasts willing to invest substantially in audio excellence. The brand's nearly five-decade heritage, German manufacturing credentials, and pioneering omnidirectional speaker technology have established MBL as a globally recognized leader in high-fidelity audio. The company's commitment to in-house production and its role in shaping the modern high-end audio industry underscore its status as a premium, innovation-driven manufacturer rather than a mass-market player.
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