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Usher S-520 Bookshelf Loudspeakers Hi All, I'm chasing a pair of Usher S-520 speakers to use as surround back speakers in my 7.1 HT setup. Colour is not critical but I would prefer the piano black version. If anyone has a pair sitting around doing nothing I'm waiting. I'm happy to pay postage. Condition: Good. Working perfectly Payment Method: Region/State: (WA) Western Australia/Australia By a.dent 0 Comments AUD $250 Date: August 13, 20241 yr
This A$250 listing is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$1,457 for recent comparable AUD listings, and far under the median of A$2,887. Even against the original new price of roughly A$600 (converted from $400 USD) and current new-market offers near A$750, this asking price is hard to beat for a functioning pair.
The Usher S-520 remains a respected mini-monitor for its clean 1″ silk-dome tweeter and 5″ polypropylene woofer, delivering a tight 52 Hz–20 kHz response with 8 ohm impedance and 75W handling. These front-ported, bi-wire capable speakers offer excellent value in small rooms or as desktop companions, and at A$250 they represent a genuine buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking clean, efficient sound without spending into the thousands.
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Usher Audio traces its roots to 1972, when Tsai Lien-shui founded the company in central Taiwan as a modest shop selling imported audio components and offering repair services. Starting with a passion for high-fidelity sound, Tsai drew on his growing expertise to assemble his own products, naming the brand "Usher" after a suggestion evoking his Taiwanese nickname A-zuei. From these humble beginnings in Taichung, the company expanded into a dedicated factory, cementing its place among Taiwan's pioneering audio manufacturers.
The brand specializes in high-end loudspeakers and amplifiers, crafting cutting-edge designs that emphasize precision engineering and exacting standards. Iconic offerings include floorstanding models like the Dancer series, which earned a Best of the Best Golden Ear Award in 2005 as the first Asian winner, and more recent bookshelf speakers such as the SD500 with its diamond tweeter. Usher avoids diversification into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing instead on transducers and amplification that deliver exceptional clarity and dynamics.
Usher holds a respected niche in the global high-end market, favored by discerning audiophiles for its transparent, musical performance often compared favorably to electrostatic panels. While not a household name in the US, it enjoys cult status among insiders who praise its value and build quality, positioning it as a boutique Taiwanese powerhouse for serious hi-fi systems.
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