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RRP WAS 3200 US dollars. Great for active speaker requirements either for Stereo or Home theatre, make excellent HT rear speakers as they are quite easy to position and hide away. Couple of marks on the bases but other than that in good nick and comes with a remote too. Product Information The Ca...
Verdict on Price
At AUD 1,400, this is an ambitious ask for a used CD 3200 active. The CD 3200 retailed around USD 1,600 (approximately AUD 2,400 when new), but that was two decades ago. Current used market data suggests similar vintage Canton active speakers trade in the AUD 800–1,200 range in very good condition. Unless this unit is exceptionally well-maintained or includes original packaging and documentation, you're paying a premium. Comparable passive models from the same era typically fetch AUD 400–700 used. Negotiate down if the seller can't demonstrate recent service history or pristine cosmetics.
What to Verify
Before committing, confirm the built-in IcePower amp is functioning—these modules are expensive to repair if they fail. Request a full power-on test and listen for any hum, distortion, or channel imbalance. Also establish whether the original speaker cables, power cable, and any remote controls are included; missing accessories on an active speaker reduce practicality. Finally, check for foam degradation around the four 4-inch aluminum drivers, a common wear point on gear this age. If cosmetic damage is visible or the seller hasn't powered it up in months, use that as leverage to drop the price further.
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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