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Rogers LS3/6 BBC Studio Monitors Studio Monitors Rare vintage speakers, c. 1968. 15 Ω, 25 W. Serial numbers 1009 and 1010. Bought second-hand in 1984 after being fitted with new Rogers 11Ω bass drivers and crossover mods to bring up to Rogers Studio 1 spec. For more info see Mark Hennessy's site. Excellent condition. Prefer pick up because of size and weight. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: Cash or PayID Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By alphajuliet 0 Comments AUD $1,850 Date: September 5, 20241 yr
In excellent condition, A$1,850 looks fair-to-good for a used LS3/5A-style Rogers pair in the Australian market, and it would read as strong value if the cabinets, badges, and drivers are all original and tidy. These are cult monitors, so pricing is driven more by version, originality, and cosmetics than by raw age alone.
They’re loved for their midrange purity, imaging, and that very easy long-session listen that made them studio legends. If this set is complete and unmodified, the upside is in scarcity and resale strength; just confirm the exact version, impedance, and whether any refoam, driver swaps, or crossover work has been done, since originality matters a lot on these.
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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