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Eckdaten:Leistung: 200 Watt Nenn- / 250 Watt MusikleistungTreiber: 220 mm Aluminium-Tieftöner (Wave-Sicke)
Bauweise: Frontfire mit Bassreflex (unkritisch bei der Aufstellung)
Features: SC-Technologie für verzerrungsfreien Bass, Einschaltautomatik, Regelbare Trennfrequenz & Phase
Maße / Gewicht: 25,5 x 45 x 37 cm / ca. 12 kg
Zutand:Technisch einwandfrei.
Optisch in gutem Zustand mit normalen, leichten Gebrauchsspuren (siehe Bilder).
The Canton AS 85.2 SC is a respected, punchy active subwoofer that reliably anchors hi-fi systems with solid low-end extension. At €130, this excellent-condition listing is a strong deal, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €92–€309 and comfortably under the median of €163 from 208 recent EUR comparables.
This price makes it an immediate buying opportunity for anyone needing a compact, well-tuned sub without overspending. The AS 85.2 SC is known for its clean integration and tight bass, and an original-owner unit in excellent shape likely includes the original power cable and maybe even the manual. No caveats are needed here: it’s a clean, fair-priced, and genuinely attractive find for the budget-conscious enthusiast.
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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