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Canton CT800 speakers in excellent condition, modifiedCrossover professionally re-built.Banana jacks installed.Infinity Kappa tweeters instead of original.Previous owner re-finished the cabinets.For an additional $100 plus shipping, I'll provide the original tweeters.Shipping to states in longitude of Colorado, farther west or rural parts of the Midwest will be a little more, billed separately
Buyer’s market for vintage speakers, but this one is priced on the ambitious side. Against 27 recent comparable USD listings, the median is US$352 and the middle range runs about US$141 to US$488, so US$500 lands just above the typical band. For a known CT800 pair in truly excellent, original working order, that’s not absurd, but the “modified” note makes it harder to justify at the top end.
Before buying, verify exactly what was changed and whether the crossover, drivers, or cabinetry were altered, since non-original parts can shift the voicing and hurt resale. Also check for foam/surround fatigue, woofer rub, cabinet leaks, and whether the pair is matched and fully complete with grilles and terminals intact.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Canton traces its roots to 1972, when four hi-fi enthusiasts—Hubert Milbers, Otfried Sandig, Wolfgang Seitkritt, and Günther Seitz—founded the company in the small German town of Weilrod, near Frankfurt. Registering the name as a blend of the Latin "cantare" (to sing) and German "Ton" (musical tone), they began operations in a repurposed village schoolhouse with 35 employees assembling speaker enclosures. Still family-owned and led by descendants like Günther Seitz, Canton embodies enduring German engineering precision, manufacturing primarily in Niederlauken and Weilrod.
The brand focuses squarely on loudspeakers, offering over 300 models across 12 series tailored to diverse budgets, room sizes, and applications—from compact bookshelf designs and the pioneering 1979 sub/sat system to high-end Reference lines and wireless innovations. While speakers dominate, Canton also produces complementary hi-fi components, blending traditional cabinetry with digital amplification advancements, all subjected to rigorous quality controls.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end mainstay in the global hi-fi market, Canton commands respect for its "pure music" philosophy, exporting to 53 countries with a reputation for reliable, elegant performance that appeals to discerning buyers seeking value without compromise. Independent of corporate conglomerates, it remains a smart, appreciating investment for audiophiles valuing Made-in-Germany craftsmanship.
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