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Canton Movie Oberklasse 5.1-System CD 1000.2
Edle schwarze Aluminiumgehäuse in gebürstetem Finish
Optisch gepflegter Zustand, Nichtrauchenhaushalt
Technisch einwandfreier Zustand ohne Mängel
Kaufpreis in 2016 war EUR 1.299,00
Timing matters here because this is an older AV receiver-era buy rather than a current-gen home-theater piece, so value depends on condition and whether you actually want a compact 5.1 setup. At €100, it lands essentially on the median of your recent comparables (€103), and just below the 75th percentile (€108), so this reads as fair value, not a bargain.
What makes it worthwhile is that Canton’s Movie-series systems are generally liked for easy, room-friendly surround sound with a coherent front stage, especially for smaller living rooms or apartments. If it’s truly excellent and complete with the right speakers, sub, and cabling, the upside is a clean, plug-and-play package at a sensible price; the main thing to verify is completeness, because with older AV bundles the included pieces matter more than the badge alone.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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