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Angeboten wird „ASCENDANT MK II“ von Avalon Acoustics als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Lautsprecher, Kopfhörer“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9213044326 endet am 12.07.2026 um 14:25 Uhr.
Are you buying it for the sound, or just because the badge still carries weight? At €3,900, this looks fair-to-good rather than cheap: the Ascent Mk II was a serious high-end floorstander in its day, but used demand is narrower than the original prestige suggests, so this sits closer to a sensible market ask than a bargain.
That said, it’s a worthwhile buy if the pair is clean and fully original, because Avalon’s strengths are exactly what enthusiasts still chase: pinpoint imaging, a very refined midband, and a big, controlled, “disappearing speaker” presentation when set up well. The upside is best for someone who can place and drive them properly; at this level, a careful audition and confirmation of driver health matter more than chasing a lower sticker.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Avalon Acoustics traces its origins to the mid-1980s in the United States, with production of its pioneering Ascent model commencing in 1986. Founded by Charles Hansen—who later established Ayre Acoustics—the brand emerged from a passion for music reproduction, drawing on the expertise of engineers, musicians, and recording professionals. Based in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Avalon has upheld a heritage of meticulous craftsmanship over four decades, pioneering innovations like deep cabinet bevels for superior acoustic performance and dynamic energy transfer.[web:1][web:5][web:6][web:7]
The company specializes exclusively in high-end loudspeakers, spanning compact monitors to towering floorstanders. Renowned for their vanishingly low distortion, pinpoint imaging, and neutrality that rivals mini-monitors even in flagship models, Avalon's transducers prioritize musicality through bespoke driver development, precision cabinetry, and advanced 3D soundstaging. Legacy lines like the Precision Monitors embody milestones in detail recovery and fidelity, while eschewing diversification into amplifiers, DACs, or accessories.[web:1][web:3]
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, Avalon commands respect among discerning audiophiles for reference-level performance and build quality rivaling six-figure icons like Magico and Rockport. Its speakers deliver source fidelity with extraordinary standards, earning iconic status without widespread hype, appealing to buyers seeking boutique excellence over mass appeal.[web:2][web:3]
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