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Rogers BBC LS 35a classic speakers in very good condition. Kept in dry storage for the last 10 years so very little use. Supplied with XLR plugs and speaker cables. Rated at 30w and 11ohms and produces Audiophile quality sound. Cosmetically, the teak wood cabinets are in very good condition with no obvious marks. Please read the online reviews. Pickup in Bath only, as I don't want to risk sending by courier.
At £1,000, this sits above the £703 median and clearly into the upper half of the market, but still below the £1,227 75th percentile for comparable used listings. That makes it a bit ambitious rather than outrageous, especially if the cabinets, badges, and matching pair are genuinely clean. For LS3/5a buyers, paying up is often about condition and originality as much as sound.
These are beloved for their midrange realism, vocal magic, and near-field imaging, which is why they stay in demand. A very good example can be worth stretching for, particularly if the drivers are original and the pair is well matched. The main thing to verify is originality and any history of reconing or crossover work, since that matters more than cosmetic polish on a classic like this.
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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