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For sale is a Mordaunt-Short Alumni 9 (MS339) digital active subwoofer in a sleek Satin Black finish. This unit is in excellent condition, meticulously maintained in a smoke-free environment with no visible blemishes or scratches on the surface.Despite its compact, decor-friendly footprint, this sub delivers impressive punch and musicality. It features an 8" long-throw Continuous Profile Cone (CPC) driver and a powerful 120W internal amplifier designed to provide deep, controlled bass for both home theater and hi-fi music setups.Key Specs & Features:Driver: 8" ultra-long throw woofer with CPC technology for minimal distortion.Power: 120 Watts (RMS).Finish: Premium Satin Black (excellent condition).Connectivity: High-level and Low-level inputs for a versatile setup.Controls: Adjustable frequency response (50Hz–160Hz) and phase control to perfectly integrate with your main speakers.Design: Compact, discrete cabinet that fits easily into any room layout.This is a fantastic upgrade for anyone looking to add high-quality British audio engineering to their sound system without taking up massive floor space.** NOTE: SHIPPING ESTIMATE is $35-$105 DEPENDING ON LOCATION IN USA **
At US$130, this is better than a random used-subwoofer gamble at the same money; comparable Alumni 9 listings have been seen around US$190 plus shipping, so this lands as a solid deal rather than a stretch. If it truly is in excellent condition, the price sits comfortably below the obvious replacement-cost alternative and looks buyer-friendly.
The attraction is the Alumni 9’s reputation for tight, controlled bass from a compact cabinet, with a built-in 120W amp and an 8-inch driver that suits small-to-medium rooms or a modest 2.1/home-theater setup well. For a well-kept example, the upside is straightforward: you’re buying a respectable, musical little sub without paying new-sub money.
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Mordaunt-Short emerged in 1967 from London, when audio enthusiasts Norman Mordaunt and Rodney Short joined forces to craft loudspeakers blending British engineering precision with accessible excellence. Relocating to Petersfield, Hampshire, the company quickly built a heritage rooted in innovation, launching iconic lines like Festival, Carnival, and Pageant in the late 1970s, followed by the enduring MS20, MS30, and MS40 ranges in the 1980s. Acquired by TGI Plc in 1987—forming Europe's largest loudspeaker maker alongside Tannoy and Goodmans—and later by Audio Partnership Plc in 1999, it sustained its family-like devotion to sonic purity amid corporate shifts.
The brand has steadfastly focused on loudspeakers, eschewing diversification into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Standouts include the MS25 and 35ti models of 1987, the Declaration and Premiere series post-1999, and later entries like Avant, Performance, Aviano, and Mezzo, all emphasizing reliable, high-fidelity sound reproduction through refined driver designs and cabinetry.
Positioned as a mid-tier British stalwart, Mordaunt-Short earned acclaim for delivering neutral, detailed audio without premium pricing, appealing to discerning buyers seeking value-driven hi-fi. Though its prominence waned in the 2010s as parent Audio Partnership prioritized Cambridge Audio—leading to discontinued premium lines—its legacy endures among vintage collectors and loyalists, with the official site affirming ongoing traditions of award-winning British speaker craft.
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