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Canton Fonum 601 – 2 Standlautsprecher | Top Klang | 3‑Wege | Made in Germany
Zum Verkauf stehen zwei Canton Fonum 601 Standlautsprecher aus deutscher Fertigung.
Die Lautsprecher stammen aus der beliebten Fonum‑Serie (Baujahre 1991–1993) und bieten einen kraftvollen, klaren und ausgewogenen HiFi‑Sound, wie man ihn von Canton kennt. Ideal für Stereo‑Musik, Vintage‑HiFi‑Setups oder als hochwertige Ergänzung für Wohnzimmer und Studio.
Technische Daten (laut Hifi‑Wiki)
- Modell: Canton Fonum 601
- Baujahre: 1991–1993
- Hersteller: Canton (Deutschland)
- Farbe: Schwarz
- Bauart: 3‑Wege Bassreflex, Standlautsprecher
- Chassis:
- Tieftöner: 200 mm
- Tiefmitteltöner: 200 mm
- Hochtöner: 25 mm Gewebekalotte
- Belastbarkeit: 100 W / 150 W (Nenn-/Musik)
- Wirkungsgrad: 89,5 dB
- Frequenzgang: 25–26.000 Hz
- Übergangsfrequenzen: 300 / 3000 Hz
- Impedanz: 4–8 Ohm
- Abmessungen: 240 × 900 × 270 mm (B × H × T)
- Gewicht: 18,1 kg pro Stück
- Neupreis: ca. 1600 DM/Paar
Zustand
- Beide Lautsprecher funktionieren technisch einwandfrei
- Optisch guter gebrauchter Zustand mit ein paar kleinen Macken (siehe Fotos)
- Nichtraucherhaushalt
- Keine Kratzer in den Chassis, kein Brummen, kein Kratzen
Klangbeschreibung
Die Fonum 601 spielen druckvoll im Bass, klar in den Mitten und angenehm in den Höhen.
Typisch Canton: neutral, präzise und musikalisch – perfekt für Rock, Jazz, Klassik und moderne Musik.
Nur Abholung wegen Größe und Gewicht.
At €140, this sits a bit above the €111 median for recent comparable listings and just over the €125 upper quartile, so it’s not a bargain, but it’s still close enough to read as fair rather than expensive. For a good-condition pair, I’d treat it as a sensible ask if the cabinets and drivers are genuinely clean.
That makes it a decent buy for someone wanting a solid, easy-to-place floorstander with the kind of full, relaxed Canton presentation that tends to suit mixed listening well. The upside here is straightforward: if the finish is tidy and both speakers are matched, you’re likely looking at a long-lived, low-drama purchase. I’d just verify that all drivers are original and working cleanly before committing.
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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