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Angeboten wird „116 F Radialstrahler“ von MBL als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Standlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3018992893 endet am 03.10.2026 um 06:11 Uhr.
The MBL 116F Radialstrahler is a legendary compact 4-way floorstanding known for its radical rotating radial emitters and effortless deep bass down to 40 Hz. At €16,800, this asking price is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €17,465 from your recent database comparables and significantly under the median of €18,146. It is roughly €1,300 cheaper than the lowest recent comparable asking price of €17,465 and nearly €2,000 below the current German market listing of €19,650.
This is a premium buying opportunity for a speaker that delivers gothic octaves and handles 1,800 watts peak with its push-push woofer layout. The 46 L bass-reflex cabinet and proprietary Radial MT50 midrange and HT37 tweeter ensure the 116F remains a top-tier choice for rooms up to 60 m². With no caveats raised for a clean listing at this price, the only upside to consider is securing a revered German icon well below typical market value, making it an excellent deal for enthusiasts who value its unique rotating driver technology and raw power handling.
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MBL stands as a German high-end audio manufacturer founded in 1979 by three engineers—Meletzky, Beinecke, and Lehnhardt—whose initials form the company name. The brand emerged from Berlin with a singular vision: to create loudspeakers that distribute sound omnidirectionally in a 360-degree pattern, a radical departure from conventional speaker design. This breakthrough technology, called the Radialstrahler (radial emitter), debuted at the 1979 IFA Berlin trade fair and immediately captured the audio world's attention with its distinctive "rocket" shape and room-filling acoustic performance.
MBL's product portfolio centers on high-end loudspeakers and premium audio electronics, with the company maintaining complete in-house manufacturing of all components and speakers near Berlin. The brand has built its reputation on precision engineering combined with handcrafted assembly, ensuring meticulous quality control across its lineup. While loudspeakers remain the cornerstone of MBL's identity, the company has expanded into complementary electronics to serve discerning audiophiles seeking integrated solutions.
Positioned firmly in the luxury high-end segment, MBL commands respect among serious collectors and enthusiasts willing to invest substantially in audio excellence. The brand's nearly five-decade heritage, German manufacturing credentials, and pioneering omnidirectional speaker technology have established MBL as a globally recognized leader in high-fidelity audio. The company's commitment to in-house production and its role in shaping the modern high-end audio industry underscore its status as a premium, innovation-driven manufacturer rather than a mass-market player.
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