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Offered is „LS5/3 11ohm“ by Rogers as new device from the category „Bookshelf Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9891593932 ends on 09.11.2026 at 11:22 o'clock.
Is this a fair ask for a classic British monitor, or is the money better spent elsewhere? At €1,200, it sits well above the €541 median and even over the €1,360 75th percentile would count as ambitious if it were higher; as listed, it is a strong premium ask, not an obvious bargain. That does not make it unreasonable if the pair is exceptionally clean, fully original, and complete, but the price needs to be justified by condition and provenance.
These are respected for their coherent midrange, natural tone, and serious small-room credibility, which is why well-kept examples still pull interest from collectors and listeners alike. If the cabinets, drivers, and grilles are original and the seller can document careful ownership, the upside is a well-regarded classic that can be hard to replace; if not, the premium leaves less room for surprises.
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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