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A classic Spendor speakers the SP2/3. Such a beautiful sound this makes. A must to listen to.
This is a fair ask leaning a bit high, not a bargain. At A$2,680, it sits well above the recent A$1,345 median and even above the A$3,823 75th percentile would be the only level I’d call truly ambitious; here it’s still comfortably inside the upper half of the market, just not cheap.
That said, this is a respected Spendor bookshelf model with a reputation for smooth, natural mids, easy long-term listening, and an unfussy, musical presentation that ages well. If the drivers are original, cabinets are clean, and the pair is complete with grilles and stands or other useful extras, it’s a solid buy for someone who values refinement over hi-fi fireworks. At this price, I’d want especially tidy condition and full originality.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Spendor, a quintessential British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to the late 1960s when BBC sound engineer Spencer Hughes and his wife Dorothy founded the company in Sussex, England—the name itself a clever fusion of "Spen" and "Dor." Drawing on Spencer's expertise alongside co-designer Dudley Harwood, they pioneered the BC1 loudspeaker in 1969, featuring the world's first commercial 8-inch plastic cone driver made from innovative Bextrene material. This breakthrough quickly established Spendor as the monitor of choice for broadcasters, recording studios, and discerning listeners worldwide, setting a benchmark for transparent, natural sound.
The brand focuses exclusively on loudspeakers, designing, engineering, and hand-building every driver, crossover, and cabinet in their Sussex facility. Their lineup spans the accessible A series for mainstream buyers, the premium D series for high-end performance, and the Classic line, which revives iconic designs like the BC1 with modern polymer and Kevlar cones, cast-magnesium chassis, and advanced motor systems. Spendor eschews amplifiers, turntables, or headphones, prioritizing pure speaker innovation rooted in BBC-honed precision.
Today, under owner Philip Swift since 2000, Spendor holds a revered position as a high-end, heritage British marque, blending vintage collector appeal with contemporary excellence. Renowned among audiophiles and professionals for smooth, low-distortion imaging and musicality, it remains a global reference standard, entirely made in the UK to captivate serious hi-fi enthusiasts.
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