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Hallo,zum Verkauf steht hier ein Paar Canton GLE 420.2 Lautsprecher In perfektem Zustand.

Technische Daten
Bauart: 2-Wege Baßreflex Kompaktlautsprecher
Chassis:
Tiefton: 160 mm Aluminium
Hochton: 25 mm Gewebekalotte
Belastbarkeit (Nenn-/Musikb.): 70/130 Watt
Wirkungsgrad: 86,5 dB
Frequenzgang: 42 - 30.000 Hz
Übergangsbereiche: 3200 Hz
Impedanz: 4 Ohm
Abmessungen: 170 x 295 x 260 mm (B x H x T)
Gewicht: 4,6 Kg
Es ist möglich, die Lautsprecher vor Ort zu testen.
Nur Abholung
Dies ist ein Privatkauf, daher sind Garantie, Umtauschrecht, Rückgabe und Gewährleistung ist ausgeschlossen.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

€149 is a good buy for a Canton GLE 420 2 in excellent condition; for a used bookshelf speaker from a mainstream German brand, that’s comfortably in fair-to-strong territory rather than stretch pricing. Canton’s GLE line is an entry-level range that’s built to be easy to live with, and new GLE models sit much higher than this, so the listing price leaves room for sensible used-market depreciation without feeling inflated.

What makes it worth pursuing is the typical Canton formula: clean, balanced presentation, decent efficiency, and a compact cabinet that works well on stands or in a smaller room. In excellent condition, the upside is straightforward—less wear, less cosmetic risk, and a more trustworthy buy than a beat-up pair at the same money. At this price, I’d treat it as a solid pickup if the drivers are original, the surrounds and terminals are intact, and both speakers sound matched.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Canton

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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