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MY PAIR OF JIM ROGERS JR149 SPEAKERS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND FULLY FUNCTIONAL. THEY HAVE BEEN IN MY FAMILY SINCE PURCHSED NEW IN 1978. THEY HAVE NEW FOAM GRILL FITTED AND HAVE BEEN FULLY RECAPPED WITH FALCON ACOUSTICS JR149 RECAP KIT. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK.WALL BRACKETS NOT INCLUDED.
Good value if it’s complete and working. For JR149s, £400 sits at the top end of the common used range, but still in line with the stronger sale prices rather than being a clear overreach; for a clean, good-condition example it reads as fair to slightly firm, not a bargain-basement steal, but acceptable if the listing is honest and complete.
The JR149 is well liked for its imaging, midrange clarity, and classic British monitor balance, with a presentation that suits vocals and small-to-medium rooms very well. At this price, the upside is in getting a well-kept, original pair with intact drivers, stands, and any original parts or paperwork; that matters more than cosmetic perfection. I’d mainly want confirmation that the tweeters and woofers are original and that both cabinets are matching and unrestored.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Rogers, a storied British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to 1947 when Jim Rogers founded the company in Catford, initially as Rogers Development Ltd. The firm quickly established itself as a maker of loudspeakers and amplifiers, evolving through the 1950s with a focus on high-fidelity equipment. By the 1970s, it had relocated operations and gained prominence through its association with the BBC, which commissioned the iconic LS3/5A monitor speaker for broadcast use—a design that cemented Rogers' engineering legacy amid the UK's vibrant post-war audio scene.
The brand's product focus centered on loudspeakers, where it excelled with models like the Export Monitor featuring bespoke drive units and Celestion tweeters. Rogers also produced amplifiers, receivers, and integrated hi-fi systems, extending into niche areas such as car audio. While not heavily diversified into modern categories like DACs, headphones, or cables, its core strength lay in compact, precise monitors and full-range speaker systems renowned for clarity and bass control.
Today, Rogers holds a revered position as a vintage collector's favorite and high-end heritage marque, particularly among enthusiasts of BBC-licensed designs. Acquired by Hong Kong's Wo Kee Hong Group in 1993, it briefly revived UK manufacturing before shifting abroad, yet retains a niche boutique appeal for its timeless sound quality and historical cachet in the mid-to-high-end market.
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