Canton audio--opinions

mrbofus
mrbofus Posts: 297
edited November 2010 in Speakers
Hey all,
anybody heard of or have opinions of the Canton audio systems? I may have the chance to get one "free" but I have not heard of Canton before.
Anybody had ears on these systems?
Greg
Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited November 2010
    I had some plus s's any moons ago and thought they sounded fine for little speakers. It's been a long time though, not sure what they're making these days.
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
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    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    MUSIC is eroticism for the ears.

    http://www.canton.de/en-home.htm
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited November 2010
    I recently bought a set of used Canton CT-80 tower speakers off of Craigslist for a very low price.

    They sound great, especially with tubes, and the cabinets are beautiful. I am still experimenting with them.

    There are a lot of Canton design features that remind me of Braun and A/D/S speakers. I have heard that there were a lot of designers and engineers in common between the those three companies.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2010
    Pass. I'd rather own an ADS for that type of sound. And the resale value is better.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited November 2010
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Pass. I'd rather own an ADS for that type of sound. And the resale value is better.

    Low resale can be a good thing.

    (although used Cantons seem to hold their value on e-bay)

    My Cantons listed for $1650 in 1989, I bought them for $100. That may have been a fluke because the guy I bought them from just wanted to sell them since he didn't need them, and his wife said get rid of them. He obviously didn't need the $100 based on his house, cars, etc.

    The level of finish on these Cantons is, if anything, higher than A/D/S, and so far they sound every bit as nice if not better. Canton is still in business, A/D/S sadly not.

    I know because I own, or have owned, A/D/S L-420, L-520, L-570, L-620, L-810, L-910's

    I was about to start a link asking about other members's experiences with Cantons when I saw this one, because they are something special. My advice to Club Polk members: Scoop them up if you see them.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2010
    My advice is to avoid them. It's neat that you've owned some ADS as well, cool.

    Enjoy.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • jt45
    jt45 Posts: 30
    edited November 2010
    mrbofus wrote: »
    Hey all,
    anybody heard of or have opinions of the Canton audio systems? I may have the chance to get one "free" but I have not heard of Canton before.
    Anybody had ears on these systems?
    Greg

    If its free I Would not pass ! Free is Good!
    In a constant state of upgrade fever.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,576
    edited November 2010
    Absolutely. That should go without saying.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • mrbofus
    mrbofus Posts: 297
    edited November 2010
    What was offered to me is a (Boxed) CANTON home theater system. 1 sub, 1 center and 4-4" surround speakers. I will find out what model it is.
    Thanks for the input and yes If it dont cost me anything Im not out much if I dont like it.
    Greg
    Sharp Aqous 40" LCD
    Onkyo TX SR-507 AVR
    Onkyo DX-C390 CD Changer
    POLK RTI8 Mains--Cherry
    the rest...in process...slowly!!
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  • Bernal
    Bernal Posts: 991
    edited November 2010
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1378054#post1378054
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