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Commercial Franco Serblin Accordo Bookshelf Loudspeakers Follow us on Facebook and keep up to date on Insta Pick up and audition available in Leichhardt, NSW. Please message to book an appointment. Condition: Speakers Excellent, Stands pitted and cracked Includes: Original Packaging, Fabric Sleeves, Manual SN: 846 Made in Italy Overview "I have always loved small speakers, for their discreet presence, for their suitability in less critical environments, for the “magic” which they often are able to create in music reproduction. With "Accordo", I followed design patterns that are particula
Are you getting a steal on these Franco Serblin Accordo bookshelf speakers at AUD8,900? New, they retailed around AUD20,000 with stands, and solid used pairs in good shape typically trade hands for AUD10,000-AUD14,000 on the global market—making this ambitious but not outrageous if pristine. Factor in Australia's import duties and rarity Down Under, and it edges toward fair for a low-serial or lightly used set, though I'd haggle toward AUD7,500 if there's any cosmetic wear.
Before biting, verify the stands are included—they house the crossover and are non-negotiable for proper performance—and inspect the solid-wood cabinets for resonance cracks or decoupling joint issues, common after 5+ years. Demand demo time to confirm the 4-ohm load plays nice with your amp; no grilles or original boxes? Walk unless priced down.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Franco Serblin, the Italian audio visionary renowned for founding Sonus Faber in 1983, launched his eponymous brand in 2006 after selling the former company. A master designer and engineer—originally a dental technician with a passion for music and instruments—Serblin devoted his career (1939–2013) to crafting loudspeakers that fused sonic excellence with aesthetic harmony, drawing from Italy's tradition of refined craftsmanship.
The brand focuses exclusively on high-end loudspeakers, emphasizing floorstanders like the Ktema for its rich, dynamic clarity and bookshelves such as the Accordo for compact precision. Premium materials—wood, leather, metal—underpin meticulous construction, prioritizing natural sound reproduction over broader categories like amplifiers or electronics.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the ultra-high-end market, Franco Serblin commands reverence among discerning audiophiles for its artisanal purity and emotional fidelity. Products embody Serblin's philosophy of beauty in both sound and form, attracting collectors who seek transcendent listening experiences beyond mass-market offerings.
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