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Angeboten wird „Cardeas“ von Audio Physic als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Standlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1257886100 endet am 01.08.2026 um 06:02 Uhr.
Timing-wise, this is late-production vintage rather than current-gen, so the key question is whether you want a proven flagship speaker and can live with the size, rather than chasing the newest iteration. At €21,990, it sits basically on the market’s €21,862 median and just above the €20,836 25th percentile, so this reads as fair pricing, not a bargain and not stretched.
That’s still a sensible buy if the pair is clean, properly matched, and complete, because this model is well regarded for scale, openness, and serious low-end authority without sounding sluggish. A well-kept example can be a lot of speaker for the money; just make sure the finish, drivers, and any original packaging or spike hardware are all in order, since at this level condition matters as much as the asking price.
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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