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Mordaunt short genie 5 complete set incl kapjes er zijn 2 speakers met standaard . De set is nu nog aangesloten zodat deze te horen is. Mocht u nog vragen hebben : stel ze gerust.
This €200 asking price for the Mordaunt Short “Surround set” is ambitious, sitting well above the 75th percentile (€161) and nearly double the median (€91) of 27 recent EUR comparable listings. Unless this specific set includes rare original packaging, a full owner’s manual, or documented pristine condition from an original owner, the price leans into the upper outlier range rather than reflecting typical used market value.
The Mordaunt Short Alumni 2 surround satellites are well-regarded for their 80W power handling and 8Ω rating, delivering punchy, clear dialogue and solid off-axis performance in mid-to-large rooms. Their gloss black finish and compact design make them a stylish, space-efficient choice for 5.1 setups. If this listing is in clean, original-owner condition with all mounts and wiring, it could still offer worthwhile upside for a buyer prioritizing brand pedigree and proven performance over strict budget alignment.
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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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