Rogers Studio 1a

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,798
edited January 2012 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Matched pair Rogers Studio 1a -- serials 021123a/b

These are in good condition except for the two blemishes on the front. Honestly it would be an easy as pie fix if you could find some veneer that matched or just reveneer the whole cabinet.

Words can not describe these speakers, I heard a set of Rogers (not these) at Lou's house and for music that is not super congested with distortion and so forth you would be hard pressed to find an equal...

The Rogers speaker line up is well built with BBC drivers - read about this here... http://www.mhennessy3.f9.co.uk/rogers/studio1a_brochure.htm

Technical Specification

Frequency response: 45 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 2 dB
Impedance: 8 ohms Nominal
Sensitivity: 89 dB @ 1m for 2.83 volts input
Maximum Sound Pressure Level: 107 dBA (pair @ 2m)
Power Handling: 200 watts unclipped programme
Recommended Amplifier Power: 10 - 150 watts per channel
Drive Units: Rogers 205mm cast chassis Polypropylene cone Bass/Midrange driver of advanced acoustic design, with high flux magnet and KAPTON voice coil former. Celestion 34mm aluminium dome tweeter with Rogers mounting plate.
Crossover: 12 precision elements crossing over at 3 kHz @ 18 dB per octave. Bi-wireable input connections.
Bass Loading: Reflex to form a well damped Quasi Butterworth 3rd order maximally flat alignment with a -3 dB point at 45Hz
Distortion: Less than 1% 2nd and 3rd harmonic 40Hz -20kHz @ 90 dB S.P.L. midband typically 0.1%
Recommended Placement: Stands: minimum 35cms (14") high with loudspeakers angled inwards so that their axis cross just in front of the listener.
Cabinet: Critically damped medite with medite baffle. Selected veneers of Walnut,Teak or Black Ash. Black grille cloth.
Dimensions: 635 mm (25") High
305 mm (12") Wide
305 mm (12") Deep
Weight: 17Kg (37.5lb)

These go on Audiogon all day for 350 + shipping...

So to me with their cosmetic blemishes, $350.00 shipped seems fair... always open to offers (Im guessing shipping would be 80 bucks...)

The blemishes are very small and could be fixed with some TLC...

You will not find a better sounding speaker for 350 dollars. Bar none.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    These use a teak veneer...

    http://www.amazon.com/Wood-Veneer-Teak-Flat-Backed/dp/B0009V61W6

    That would be a cool weekend project for someone!

    I will leave these on here for a few days -- then off to the Gon!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    Posted on Agon -

    http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?spkrmoni&1312609258&item
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    So crazy I have literally had 10 offers since I posted this on Audiogon last night... just insane how desirable these speakers are...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    These are SOLD!

    Thanks!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,238
    edited June 2011
    Anybody on this forum?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    No - It was one of the 20 offers I got on Audiogon (just stupid crazy)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,238
    edited June 2011
    Cool, what is it about these speakers that would be desirable? Since you had the chance to hear them and all....
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    Dude - vocals... holy crap.

    They easily have the vocal clarity of the Super Towers...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,238
    edited June 2011
    I knew there had to be something. Interesting.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    They are just incredible speakers for singer/guitarist or just lighter music...

    Definitely a cool speaker
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2011
    Didnt see this one dammit.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    Yeah I think I might have let these go to cheap - had a guy offer me 400 shipped after he saw that they sold but I of course honored the sold price to the gentleman who won them :)

    Great speakers - was glad to hear them
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2011
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Didnt see this one dammit.
    I wouldn't worry too much, he didn't give them much time at all on here before the Audiogon listing, so your chances of catching them during that 3 hours or so was fairly small anyway - its not like you're kicking yourself for letting them sit here for days...
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    Hey - I need room in my den... need stuff -gone-!

    I usually try to give stuff a few days. I just felt this was going to be an item that potentially could have not sold here and they have some mad attention on Agon... (which just blows my mind)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited June 2011
    Never heard of rogers, one of many in my short audio journey.

    Only thing that stopped me, I am about to go get some apl speakers that were thrown in when i bought denon 3300.

    Jerryj12 and i loaned each other a few things when i went to pick up the sdas i bought from him, and these were among them.

    We hooked these little resin speakers to his tube setup, cranked it, and i knew i had something special.

    he was playing symphonic music, jerry commented, "These are the show stealers", and his friend ed came up and said, are those little speakers the only ones playing.

    It sounds like the rogers are probably similar, great detail, tone and warmth, cant wait to get them back.

    Congrats on sale, and your description almost made me jump.
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2011
    I also had a chance to hear Lou's Rogers on his Anthem system at PolkFest '10. They were the 'sleepers' of the Fest in that almost 'no one' who heard that system didn't come away thinking, "Hey, that was surprisingly good!".

    It was also my first intro to Keb' Mo', who was spectacular on that small system!

    V..is right about the 'vocals here. Rogers monitors were also one of the two speakers of choice for Demos at the Jolida factory outside of Shanghai that I had a chance to visit. The other were monster Tannoy floor-standers. Both did very well with their best system (the Music Envoy mono-blocks and their matching pre). That was the first time I heard of Rogers as well.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited June 2011
    x-gf had some ls1's, i think...they were bookshelf size on stands that put them at abt 40"...incredible quality...sadly they were grossly underpowered by a pioneer sx450 receiver...i just couldn't talk sense into her! they did sound great at low to medium levels, though
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  • ajanzalone
    ajanzalone Posts: 128
    edited June 2011
    I heard a set of Rogers, very small boxes back in 1972 that filled the showroom with incredible sound .....

    they were way beyond my means and I purchased a new speaker brand made in a garage by a father & son called "Polk 10's" .... that amazed me in 1972

    T
    Audio Research SP5 Preamp
    Quad 405 Amp
    Pioneer Elite DV-48AV -
    Outlaw 950 preamp/processor
    Polk Monitor 10's
    Velodyne VRP 1200 Sub Woofer

    Success is having what you want ... but Happiness is wanting what you have!
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited June 2011
    I had a pair of Rogers LS 3/5As several years ago. The 15 ohm type, original packing, matched serial numbers, and test papers. I listed them on Audiogon for $2,000 around Midnight. By morning, I had 7 full price offers. Great speakers!

    RogersLS35A004.jpg

    RogersLS35A012.jpg
    Carl

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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited June 2011
    had to get a taste of Rogers eh Sid?

    mine are in the closet right now but it warms my heart that I can break these out whenever I want. They sound oddly fantastic on one of those fatman amps too.

    would love to hear those 3/5's some day, I figure they have to command that silly cash for a reason.

    my cabinets are in rough shape cosmetically, tempted to give them a little love. bought mine from a guy that didnt know what they were for 200.......incidentally neither did i at the time.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2011
    I'd be remiss if the 3/5 wasn't on my short list. I had a great demo on the cobbled together rig at Lou's and would love to hear more. Why these weren't picked up by someone here is silly.
    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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited June 2011
    I can tell you this they sounded fantastic and it was a pleasure to insert that sound into my auditory memory!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • thibaultlam
    thibaultlam Posts: 1
    edited January 2012
    Hi,

    Your Rogers are they still to sell ?

    Regards
    Thibault
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    Nope - they sold within like 2.5 seconds on Audiogon.

    Craziest thing I ever saw - I listed them and overnight had 10 offers..
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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