But the stirling broadcast ls36 is a great speaker without question in my mind by contemporary standards, as well as a worthy tribute and successor to the original. I drive them with a quad 606ii and sometimes with the denon pmas10. Choice of beautiful realwood bookmatched veneers finishes. Early rogers bbc ls35a monitors for sale canuck audio mart.
Feb 17, 2010 jbl 4355 speakers restored by kenrick sound has been delivered to mr. My interest in the ls35a grew from my late father, maurice whattons involvement in the project. The loudspeaker is now in production both by the bbc equipment department and also by three commercial licencees. The really good news is that they are now being reintroduced to the us market in that original version. If it has just loosened up a little around the spider and the voice coil is touching the magnet, this may be all you need to do.
He also has some history with rogers, hes a good buddy of ls3 5a maven andy whittle now md of exposure and hes a pragmatist. Offered is a pair of 15ohm rogers ls35a in, at the very least, vg condition but more accurately in nm. In the tail end of the 1990s, due to the parts being discontinued, the 35 had technically reached the end of the road. Since its release some 36 years ago, the ls35a mythology continues to unfold, mostly without any regard to the historical truth. Rogers, uk type ls3 6 bbc studio monitor loudspeakers, c. For sale a nice pair of highly collectible early 1978 15 ohms rogers ls35a bbc monitors serial numbers 3561 ab. Offered is a pair of 15ohm rogers ls3 5a in, at the very least, vg condition but more accurately in nm.
For almost half a century, the name rogers has been synonymous with excellence in the manufacture of highend audio equipment. The rogers book covers the companys east coast beginnings, the covington, oh era, english rogers, the cbs era, and much more. Unfollow rogers ls3 5a to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The ls35a is a small studio monitor loudspeaker originated by the bbc for use by outside. I get a lot of email about all sorts of bbc and rogers loudspeakers. It is important for nurses to understand their role as change agents and the ways they can influence others when addressing the challenges of changing to a drastically different way of doing things. Whilst i dont know the history of the current version of the ls59, its so beautifully made and sounds so sublime, i approach it with the same degree of respect i reserve for the ls3 5a. No speaker today could be the unprecedented phenomenon that the bc1ls36 was when it first appeared, redefining as it did what was possible in low coloration for box speakers. Answer many dealer selling used bbc ls35a have written nonsensical claims about bbc ls35a to sell bbc ls35a to trusting hi fi enthusiasts. Is ls35a 15 ohms speaker better than the 11 ohms ls35a.
Dec 31, 2011 i have a pair of 11 ohm rogers ls35a speakers. History now, to understand this speaker, we really need to go back in time. Rogers have a long history of building loudspeakers both for hifi and for pro audio applications, but this is the first time, to my knowledge, that theyve set out to target the budget home studio market. Its current far east owners have worked with the uk designers an manufacturers to create this bbclicensed 11 ohm revival. Im just wondering if anyone owns a pair of rogers ls66, and how much they are worth today. Im interested in vac renaissance 7070 and lamm ml1 to go with my rogers. I remember like it was yesterday the first time i heard a pair of rogers ls35as, property set up on stands well away from all walls of a well dimensioned listening room. New listing rogers ls3 5a bbc monitor speakers original 1970s version. Genuine pair of rogers ls3 5a monitors,15 ohm version with matched serial numbers so1931a and so1931b.
Having previously manufactured over 50000 pairs of ls35as, rogers are now once again. If i had a pair today, i wouldnt even try to sell them in north america. Get in the sweet spot, close your eyes, and you simply wont believe your ears. Within the domestic environment, the ls3 5a delivers a. As well as the messages, youll find pictures, documents and databases. Sorry for take this a little off channel, i have heard with first ear experience with 2 model of avg horn 18ohm omega series with airtight 211 and 300b before 8.
Genuine pair of rogers ls35a monitors,15 ohm version with matched serial numbers so1931a and so1931b. A match made in heaven audio note and rogers 15ohm ls35as. Both midwoofers areoriginal dated dec 16 1977 and dec 21 1977. He also has some history with rogers, hes a good buddy. Back in the nineteen seventies, rogers was one of the most famous hifi brands in britain. Pair genuine bbc ls37 loudspeakers rare no reserve a pair of genuine bbc ls37 loudspeakers rare in good working order and fair cosmetic condition. Originally founded by jim rogers in 1947 to make speakers such as the theatrical horn loudspeaker, the company later got the licence to build bbc monitors, and duly sold tens of. We wont labor the ls35a story, which began in the bbc in early 1970s, as this was covered in depth in vol1 no3 mayjune 2007. A talk here at the hangar dedicated to the ls35a, hosted by paul whatton from. I know this sounds a bit lame, but have you turned the driver upside down in the cabinet. The bbclicensed ls35a help make rogers into a global brand. These were caused by various things including the variation in bextrene.
Cabs are showing lite typical wear but these gems are super presentable and would look great in any collection. Yes, i know that rogers were bought by a hong kong company. Even so, both are rhythmic prodigies with an almost intuitive reproduction of musics ebbs and flows. The first production crossover was ls35a, fl623 from 1974 using the b110 sp1003 and t27 sp1032. Their imaging was so good that you will swear continue reading what is it about the rogers ls35a. The bbc had the worthy idea that it would be good to know exactly what its broadcasts actually sounded like, and it undertook to develop speakers that would do the job. For sale a nice pair of highly collectible early 1978 15 ohms rogers ls3 5a bbc monitors serial numbers 3561 ab. Sales estimates range from 60,000 to 100,000 pairs. The various official versions of the ls3 5a from various licencees sold in significant numbers in its life of over a quarter of a century.
Like all the bbcinspired speakers of their era, the original ls35a and its larger sibling the ls59 were not as overtly dynamic as the better modern speakers. I should know ive owned about every version and even gave my mother a pair of the spendors for christmas one year. Jun 26, 2005 i have just swapped my mission 753s for a pair of rogers ls3 5a s. Rogers ls35a 15 ohm with matched serial numbers monitors. The stories concerning the bbc, kef and the ls35a production could fill a book. I dont think the rogers is a very good match with the naim.
Is ls35a 15 ohms speaker better than the 11 ohms ls35a speaker. I heard a distinct models ls35a,4a2,ls1,ls66,ls88, studio3,studio5, representing the old ls35a,ls1,studio3. The first production crossover was ls3 5a, fl623 from 1974 using the b110 sp1003 and t27 sp1032. Everett rogers, a continue reading purchase rogers book or pursue further information regarding. Universally accepted as the reference for miniature loudspeaker systems, the ls 35a model is still in strong demand from all sectors of the. Answer many dealer selling used bbc ls3 5a have written nonsensical claims about bbc ls3 5a to sell bbc ls3 5a to trusting hi fi enthusiasts. For these reasons, i like to think of the 65 th anniversary ls3 5a more as a revision of and homage to the original rather than a clone. Specifically designed for broadcasting environments where space is at a premium, each speaker is matched to within one db of a bbc standard. Investigation rogers ls35a miniature monitor reprised. Bbc designed ls35a made by rogers, spendor and goodmans.
Search the history of over 418 billion web pages on the internet. The two speakers are the the 65 th anniversary editions of the bbcs inspired designs known globally by legions of devotees as the ls35a and the ls59. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. It will force you to listen the music and forgot your hifi system. Audiocostruzioni il portale dellalta fedelta amatoriale. If you just looked at the original specifications of the ls35a, then you would find it hard to imagine that they ever went into production. In use with bbc radio midlands radio 3 outside broadcast unit until a few years ago. Serial numbers would place these somewhere in the mid to maybe late 70s. Oct 19, 2015 i remember like it was yesterday the first time i heard a pair of rogers ls35as, property set up on stands well away from all walls of a well dimensioned listening room.
Robyatt audio, new rogers ls3 5a, the story of this legendary. To date, some 50,000 pairs of rogers have been sold, firmly establishing rogers as a market leader in quality audio systems. Ive been told the best amps for the ls35a are push pull tubes. After a lengthy alb comparison with my 1990s rogers biwired version of the ls35a i found it too close to call. The rogers ls35a is one of those classic pieces of british hifi that people either love or hate. There are classic loudspeakers and there are classic. I was running the missions with a musical fidelity cdt frogeye cd, mf the preamp with balanced connections to bridged typhoon power amps, with audioquest indigo biwire speaker cable. The characteristics of the ls35a sound have always suited me and my preferences for valve amplifiers, electrostatic speakers, female singers, jazz and small ensemble classic music. I have the chartwell ls35a 11 ohms as well as rogers ls35a 11 ohms. John, a moverandshaker in the used hifi underground, also happens to be one of the two or three most knowledgeable and fervent of ls3 5a supporters. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Jbl 4355 speakers restored by kenrick sound has been delivered to mr. Additionally, you can find details of the yahoo ls35a mailing group, which is a very active source of information.
Demoing rogers possable rare original audiomaster version ls3 5a bbc loudspeakers for ebay sale, ipad,red dragonfly,marantz 7c,8b equipment used for demo. As a nurse, you can have a great impact on the success or failure of the adoption of ehrs. It gets even better when youre outside looking in at a currency thats heading south faster than a heavy boat anchor in deep waters. He worked for the bbc for 35 years, most of which was spent in. The story begins where studio managers at the bbc listened to music and speech. This page summarises everything i know about models that havent been mentioned elsewhere on this site its the culmination of lots of email conversations and research, but please be aware that the. Per ora posseggo gli altoparlanti e il filtro che giovanni persona gentilissima e disponibilissima mi ha cortesemente assemblato. If the plethora of great sounding small speakers available today had been available at the time when ls35a was introduced, they would have never become such a legend and would today be selling for a few dollars a pair on craigslist and in garage sales. Includes speakers, original packaging and manufacturers brochure, owners manual with inspection and testing record. There were so many issues with respect to parts, materials, and construction that from one point of view the history of the design could be seen as a succession of bandaids applied to solutions insufficiently thought through, anticipated, or addressed in the first place. From the date i joined the corporation in 1983 i was treated daily to bc1s, ls35as, ls36, ls52, ls55s, ls58s and many numbers in between. Rogers ls35a chez hifi link hifi link lyon geneve annecy.
I find that the rogers are picking up the harsh sound of the naim. The positive side to lock down a way to escape the world for a while. Purchased from an authorised buyer of bbc equipment. Rogers, graham, stirling, spendor 11, ram, chartwell, goodmans, harbeth p3esr, falcon, kef 101. Rogers, uk type ls36 bbc studio monitor loudspeakers, c. The ls7 speaker was manufactured by swisstone electronics ltd.
It includes a list of rogers endorsees, a comprehensive guide for dating equipment, a color section showing old catalogs and drum colors, the parts listings from all rogers catalogs, a list of current resources, and. The crossovers are all original inperfect condition. Purchase rogers book or pursue further information. Ken tells me that his new book on the history of kef includes previously unseen material and photographs about the ls35a.
If the plethora of great sounding small speakers available today had been available at the time when ls3 5a was introduced, they would have never become such a legend and would today be selling for a few dollars a pair on craigslist and in garage sales. The original greaves cabinets are both dated feb 19 1978. Rogers ls35a 60th anniversary limited edition uk made. In what must be the funniest understatement in the history of the speaker, one of the kef people remarked, the ls35a suffered a bit from the not invented here syndrome quoted in ken kesslers kef. What is it about the rogers ls35a audiophile addicts.
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