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This is an auction for a good used pair of Rogers Studio One Monitors, in black ash.
While owned by the previous owner the bass units were overloaded. These have been replaced with the nearest equivalent, which are the same as used in Rogers Export monitors (the previous Rogers model) and very similar. I have another pair of Studio 1’s and cannot hear a difference.
Serial numbers ST3386A/B.
The Studio Ones were designed by Rogers as a successor to the Export Monitors:
In good condition for vintage speakers, the cabinets are in fair condition but with some marks and scratches most of which are not visible from a normal listening distance (please see pictures). The undersides have marks and scratches where they have been moved on and off of stands over the years.
The drive units are all fully working as they should.
Apart from the bass units which have been replaced the speakers are in all respects original. In other words, the Celestion tweeters and KEF super-tweeters are all original, as is the internal wiring and crossover components. Nothing has been tampered with or replaced.
They sound sublime, as you would expect from a Rogers monitor. They seem to disappear, allowing you to get on with the business of enjoying the music. They are also completely non-fatiguing, so can be enjoyed for hours on end! In particular they have that smooth and appealing mid-range, again associated with Rogers monitors.
I believe they are the best of the bunch of BBC related vintage monitors, having compared them to the Spendor BC1 and Harbeth HL, all of which I’ve owned over the years. They even sounded better (to my ears) than the later Spendor SP1/2.
You may wonder why I am selling them if they are so good. I have another pair in a teak finish which I slightly prefer, otherwise I would be keeping these.
I will ship internationally to Europe, the USA and Japan, please email for an accurate shipping cost.
I will not ship to certain destinations, eg Russia, China and Thailand. Please see the list of exclusions.
These speakers are large and heavy and therefore will be shipped in individual double walled cartons, specially packed to withstand the courier service, tracked and fully insured.
As I am sure you will appreciate, this is not an inexpensive option.
As a rough guide to shipping, domestic, 35, Europe 85, USA 185, Far East 245.
I will deliver within a 50 mile radius of Bristol for the cost of petrol.
They can also be collected from Bristol.
On 12-Jan-19 at 19:06:04 GMT, seller added the following information:I have posted clearer pictures of the drive units, taken with a flash. These show the alternative mounting arrangements of the replacement bass units.
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Category: Sound and Vision:Home Audio and HiFi Separates:Speakers and Subwoofers
Location: Bristol