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Audio Physic Virgo V Floorstanding Loudspeakers **** SALE PENDING ****Up for sale is a well maintained, one-owner pair of Audio Physic Virgo V floorstanders in the rare, premium Macassar Ebony satin veneer. Originally retailing for over $14,000, these German-engineered speakers are renowned for their holographic imaging and deep, articulate bass. The speakers deliver exceptional sonic performance, while their contemporary design integrates seamlessly with modern home interiors.This pair includes the upgraded Audio Physic VCF M8 vibration control feet ($350+ value). For full transparency: the e
At A$3,700, this sits essentially on top of the recent used market: just under the A$3,775 median and comfortably above the A$2,086 25th percentile, so it reads as fair value rather than a bargain. It is not cheap enough to call a steal, but it is also nowhere near the A$12,232 upper end of recent asks, so the price is well within normal expectations for a good pair.
That makes it attractive if the speakers are complete, clean, and properly working, because these are well-regarded for speed, openness, and imaging with a lively, articulate presentation that still scales well in a serious system. The real upside is getting a high-end floorstander at a sensible mid-market ask; with no condition notes, I’d mainly want confirmation on driver health, cabinet integrity, and any original stands, grilles, or accessories before moving quickly.
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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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