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Offered is „Cardeas inkl. VCF V - Füße schwarz Paar“ 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 1427690720 ends on 29.10.2026 at 06:45 o'clock.
Compared with the obvious alternative at this level—hunting for a similarly ambitious pair elsewhere—€29,000 is above your recent used-market anchor for this model. Against a median of €22,193 and a 75th percentile of €24,124, this asking price sits well into premium territory, so I’d call it expensive rather than fair on the current comps.
That said, Cardeas has the kind of reputation that keeps serious buyers interested: big, refined scale, excellent transparency, and the sort of effortless low-end control that makes them a standout in a large room. If the finish is clean, the drivers are healthy, and the sale includes the original packing or any model-specific accessories, the buy can still make sense for someone who wants this speaker and not a substitute; just know you’re paying a meaningful premium for condition and convenience.
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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