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Commercial VAF Signature i93 MKIII SE Floorstanding Loudspeakers Traded in pair of VAF Signature i93 MKIII SE's in Black Oak timber finish. Cabinets in excellent condition. These speakers were upgraded by us to SE spec before the customer traded up to MKV - so the SE crossovers, SEAS beryllium tweeters and internal Analysis Plus cabling are brand new. Speakers fully tested with 5 year warranty. Price includes shipping nationwide (to metro areas). Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT, Credit Card Region/State: (SA) South Australia/Australia By VAF 1 Comments AUD $16,000 Date: October
Buyer’s market: against your own recent comp set, this sits well above the 75th percentile, so the ask is ambitious rather than fair. With a median of A$3,049 and a 75th percentile of A$6,115, an A$16,000 price is hard to justify on used-market precedent alone.
That said, these are highly regarded large-format speakers: the appeal is big-scale dynamics, scale, and a “full-range” presentation that smaller boxes can’t match. If the pair is genuinely clean, complete, and ideally comes from careful ownership with original packaging or accessories, that helps the value case; just be sure you’re paying for exceptional condition and not merely the model name, because at this level the market expects near-mint presentation.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
VAF Research was founded in 1978 in Adelaide, Australia, by serial entrepreneur Philip Vafiadis, establishing it as a enduring Australian stalwart in the hi-fi industry. From modest beginnings, the company has remained a private, family-driven operation, steadfastly committed to in-house design and manufacturing. Over four decades, VAF has cultivated a heritage rooted in relentless innovation and a passion for music reproduction, evolving from early breakthroughs in speaker crossovers to sophisticated modern systems.
The brand specializes exclusively in loudspeakers and subwoofers, eschewing amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Its products emphasize natural, uncolored sound through proprietary engineering, such as advanced driver integration and enclosure designs honed over years of research. Standouts like the EVO1 series exemplify this focus, delivering compact yet authoritative performance that prioritizes realism over fleeting trends.
VAF occupies a niche high-end position, revered among discerning Australian audiophiles for its no-compromise approach and value-driven excellence. Far from mainstream hype, it appeals to knowledgeable buyers seeking authentic musicality without gimmicks, backed by a reputation for world-class performance at competitive prices. This boutique status ensures enduring appeal in a market favoring substance over spectacle.
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