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These are the best sounding speakers for the money at anywhere near this price. They use drivers from the Titan range. Their musicality and imaging are second to none. Collection from Spalding, Lincs.
In good condition, £2,350 looks fair to slightly keen, but still sensible for a used Kudos C20A. The closest solid UK anchor is the Cardea C20 at £4,000 new, with a 2020 UK retail list also showing the C20 at £4,000 and the later Super 20A at £5,000, so this asking price is at roughly the mid-50%s of new pricing before age and market discounting. That puts it in the right zone for a quality used buy rather than a bargain-bin score.
What makes it worth a look is the usual Kudos strength: clean timing, easy musical flow, and the kind of natural, unfussy presentation that suits long listening. If the listing is complete, with original boxes, grilles/spikes, and no cabinet or driver issues, this is the sort of speaker that can be a very satisfying long-term keeper; the price only starts to feel less attractive if it’s missing accessories or needs any real maintenance.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Kudos Audio traces its roots to the late 1980s in England, when founders Derek Gilligan and Bob Surgeoner—previously of Neat Acoustics—acquired a company renowned for its innovative loudspeaker stands, particularly those paired with the Neat Petite. After their partnership ended, Gilligan retained the Kudos brand and launched its first speakers, the original Cardea models, in 2006. Hand-built in England by Gilligan, who has decades of experience in high-end loudspeaker design and live sound engineering, the brand embodies a heritage of meticulous craftsmanship and bold innovation.
The company focuses exclusively on high-performance loudspeakers, eschewing amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Kudos designs emphasize simplicity and precision, often incorporating unique bespoke components from European suppliers and unconventional elements like passive external crossovers. Every model, from the Titan series to the flagship Cardea, is engineered holistically for exceptional musicality and emotional impact.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the high-end market, Kudos Audio enjoys a growing reputation among discerning audiophiles for its rule-breaking approach and one-of-a-kind sound. Fast-rising in the UK hi-fi scene, it appeals to buyers seeking authentic, handcrafted originals that deliver profound listening experiences beyond conventional norms.
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