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Vintage Pro Audio Market Value

Current market statistics for 9,602 vintage professional audio listings.

What you'll usually pay

$120 typical price
Most are between$19โ€“$653
Brand new$49.99
Used$118
On sale now9,602

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 136% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

Value is strongest in Vintage Equalizers and Effect Processors, which show price increases of 69% and 49% respectively. Conversely, Vintage Microphones are currently undervalued with a 23% decrease in median price.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Ampex 233 on sale$75.99 ยท 37% cheaper
Vintage Microphone 4,836 on sale$92.41 ยท 23% cheaper
Vintage Analog Recorder 251 on sale$97 ยท 19% cheaper
Vintage Mixer 326 on sale$99.77 ยท 17% cheaper
Astatic 288 on sale$118 ยท 2% cheaper

Price by brand

Ampex
$75.99-37%
Astatic
$118-2%
Electro-Voice
$120
dbx
$125+4%
RCA
$128+7%
Shure
$130+8%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, with Shure at the high end (129.82) and Ampex at the low end (75.99).

Price by type

Vintage Microphone
$92.41-23%
Vintage Analog Recorder
$97-19%
Vintage Mixer
$99.77-17%
Vintage Dynamics Processor
$150+25%
Vintage Effect Processor
$179+49%
Vintage Equalizer
$203+69%

Why? Specialized processing gear commands a premium, with Equalizers reaching 202.5 compared to Microphones at 92.41.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for used vintage pro audio gear?

The median price for used equipment is 117.98.

Which type of vintage audio equipment is the most expensive?

Vintage Equalizers have the highest median price at 202.5.

How does the price of Shure equipment compare to the market median?

Shure equipment has a median price of 129.82, which is higher than the overall market median of 119.95.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $19โ€“$653, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.