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Audio Physic Avanti III - Stereophile Class A Floorstanding Loudspeakers Have all original packaging for shipping. One of Audio Physic's finest achievements. $12,495USD upon release. This was the final model created by Audio Physic's magician and chief designer Joachim Gerhard before he left the company. The Avanti III is the pinnacle of his expression of speaker design. Stereophile Class A Recommended Component (see extract attached). One of the most neutral speakers ever as described in the extract. I have owned other speakers of similar reputation and cost, including B&W's D Se
Is this a clean, complete pair in working order, and does the sound match the price? At A$5,300, this looks fair to slightly strong rather than cheap: it sits in the same orbit as a known used listing at A$5,300 and below the original USD $10,995/pair launch price, so the ask is not out of line for a serious older flagship.
That matters because this is a well-regarded speaker with real scale, deep bass reach, and the kind of open, lively presentation Audio Physic fans buy for. If the cabinets, drivers, and grilles are original and tidy, plus the seller can confirm proper operation and matching serials, it’s a worthwhile enthusiast buy. I’d only press hard on age-related condition, driver health, and any refurbishment history if the pair has been stored hard or lacks accessories.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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