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Te koop aangeboden wegens over set audiolab cresta ii speakers. Specs: audiolab cresto, drie weg systeem, 8ohm, kantelpunten 800 en 4500hz, 100watt (200w 4 ohm)/ 1s , gevoeligheid 94db. Afmetingen 30x
Compared with spending the same money on generic modern bookshelf speakers, €125 for a Cresto II is very easy to like if the drivers are intact and the cabinets are clean. I can’t pin down a reliable percentile for this exact model from the available data, but this sits in the budget-friendly used zone for a branded Audiolab speaker and does not read as an ambitious asking price.
What makes it interesting is the value proposition: older Audiolab speakers were usually built for straightforward, solid hi-fi performance rather than flash, so a healthy pair can be a smart buy for a secondary system, vintage setup, or small-room listening. At this price, the upside is strongest if it’s an original-owner pair with grilles and no coil rub, voice-coil buzz, or cabinet damage; if it’s been stored well, that’s a real plus.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audiolab emerged from the frustration of two Imperial College students, Philip Swift and Derek Scotland, who in 1983 founded the brand in Britain to deliver high-quality hi-fi without exorbitant prices or needless complexity. Their debut 8000A integrated amplifier swiftly became a benchmark, praised for its robust build, transparent sound, and minimalist design that prioritized musical purity over gimmicks. This origin story rooted Audiolab in a philosophy of accessible excellence, evolving from kitchen prototypes to a lineup of landmark components like the 8000S preamp, 8000T tuner, and 8000M monoblocs.
The brand focuses on core hi-fi categories, excelling in integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, CD players, tuners, and phono stages, with forays into AV processors and multi-channel amps during its TAG McLaren era from 1997 to 2004. Since joining the International Audio Group in 2004, Audiolab has refined its no-nonsense aesthetic while expanding to modern streaming and digital sources, always emphasizing engineering that extracts maximum performance from any system.
Audiolab holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among discerning buyers for exceptional value—delivering near-high-end sound quality at approachable prices. It appeals to purists seeking reliable, unadorned British engineering rather than boutique exotica or vintage collectibles, maintaining a loyal following for its enduring reputation in straightforward, music-first performance.
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