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Offered is „Encore II / 2 x 3 m“ by Straight Wire as second-hand device from the category „Speaker Cable“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7484249651 ends on 29.10.2026 at 13:14 o'clock.
€230 is ambitious for a used Straight Wire Encore 2, sitting well above the recent market median of €161 and the 75th percentile of €199. While new Encore II pairs still retail between €180 and €250 depending on length, the used asking price here exceeds the top end of recent comparable listings without a clear premium in condition or length to justify the gap.
The Encore II remains a respected Level 2 interconnect, praised for its Star‑Quad construction that delivers tight bass and true upper frequencies regardless of cable length. If this listing is original‑owner, includes the full original length, and shows no connector wear, it could still be a worthwhile buy for someone upgrading from standard cables, but the price demands that the condition be pristine and the length match or exceed the 1.5m–2m range where new stock typically starts around €180.
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Straight Wire is an American cable specialist founded by Steven Hill, with roots in Hollywood, Florida and a history that the company traces back to a garage startup. Its own materials and distributor descriptions place it among the early names in audiophile cabling, and it has built a long-running identity around performance-focused wire rather than full-system electronics.
The brand is primarily known for audio and AV cables: interconnects, speaker cables, HDMI leads, custom-install wiring, and related termination hardware. Its product lines have included a wide range of named cable families for stereo and home-theater use, with an emphasis on signal transfer, flexibility, and installation-friendly design. Straight Wire is not a maker of amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, or headphones.
In the market, Straight Wire sits in the niche high-end cable segment rather than the mainstream component business. It is best understood as a specialist brand for audiophiles, custom installers, and home-theater users who want established, American-made cable products from a company with decades of continuity. Its reputation is solid but focused: respected in its category, especially among buyers who prioritize cable design and system matching over flashy hardware branding.
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