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Offered is „Crescendo III 2x2m“ by Straight Wire as new device from the category „Speaker Cable“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8801825807 ends on 30.10.2026 at 06:47 o'clock.
The €3,200 asking price for this “new” (EUR condition) Straight Wire Crescendo III 2x2m is wildly ambitious compared to the typical used market, where the median sits at €681 and even the 75th percentile only reaches €981 based on nine recent EUR listings. At nearly four times the 75th percentile, this listing is not a bargain but a steep overpay unless it truly includes brand-new, unopened cables with full manufacturer warranty and original packaging—something the “EUR” condition note alone doesn’t guarantee.
The Crescendo 3 is Straight Wire’s top-shelf speaker cable, renowned for its clarity, low noise, and ability to reveal subtle musical details without sacrificing power or dynamics, making it a favorite among serious audiophiles when priced appropriately. At a fair used price near €600–€900, it’s a compelling upgrade; at €3,200, it only becomes worthwhile if you can confirm it’s genuinely new-in-box with all original accessories and warranty intact, which is rare for a listing labeled merely “EUR” condition.
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Straight Wire is an American cable specialist founded by Steven Hill, with roots in Hollywood, Florida and a history that the company traces back to a garage startup. Its own materials and distributor descriptions place it among the early names in audiophile cabling, and it has built a long-running identity around performance-focused wire rather than full-system electronics.
The brand is primarily known for audio and AV cables: interconnects, speaker cables, HDMI leads, custom-install wiring, and related termination hardware. Its product lines have included a wide range of named cable families for stereo and home-theater use, with an emphasis on signal transfer, flexibility, and installation-friendly design. Straight Wire is not a maker of amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, or headphones.
In the market, Straight Wire sits in the niche high-end cable segment rather than the mainstream component business. It is best understood as a specialist brand for audiophiles, custom installers, and home-theater users who want established, American-made cable products from a company with decades of continuity. Its reputation is solid but focused: respected in its category, especially among buyers who prioritize cable design and system matching over flashy hardware branding.
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