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Angeboten wird „101E“ von MBL als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Standlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4569321479 endet am 15.08.2026 um 14:24 Uhr.
This €23,900 asking price for the used MBL 101 E is ambitious, sitting well above the €22,769 75th percentile and the €21,258 median from your recent comparable EUR listings. While the current generation is the MkII (which carries a new €58,000 price tag), the original 101 E remains a legendary design, but this listing demands a premium that exceeds typical market values for this specific model variant.
The 101 E is worthwhile because of its iconic Radialstrahler 360° technology, delivering an immersive, room-filling sound that few speakers match, plus its robust 4-way system with a built-in bandpass subwoofer handling up to 2,200W peak. If this unit is in genuine “good” condition with original cables and stands included, it’s a rare chance to own a German masterpiece, but at this price, you’d want to verify the condition meticulously and ensure no missing accessories or age-related wear to justify stepping into the top quartile.
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MBL stands as a German high-end audio manufacturer founded in 1979 by three engineers—Meletzky, Beinecke, and Lehnhardt—whose initials form the company name. The brand emerged from Berlin with a singular vision: to create loudspeakers that distribute sound omnidirectionally in a 360-degree pattern, a radical departure from conventional speaker design. This breakthrough technology, called the Radialstrahler (radial emitter), debuted at the 1979 IFA Berlin trade fair and immediately captured the audio world's attention with its distinctive "rocket" shape and room-filling acoustic performance.
MBL's product portfolio centers on high-end loudspeakers and premium audio electronics, with the company maintaining complete in-house manufacturing of all components and speakers near Berlin. The brand has built its reputation on precision engineering combined with handcrafted assembly, ensuring meticulous quality control across its lineup. While loudspeakers remain the cornerstone of MBL's identity, the company has expanded into complementary electronics to serve discerning audiophiles seeking integrated solutions.
Positioned firmly in the luxury high-end segment, MBL commands respect among serious collectors and enthusiasts willing to invest substantially in audio excellence. The brand's nearly five-decade heritage, German manufacturing credentials, and pioneering omnidirectional speaker technology have established MBL as a globally recognized leader in high-fidelity audio. The company's commitment to in-house production and its role in shaping the modern high-end audio industry underscore its status as a premium, innovation-driven manufacturer rather than a mass-market player.
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