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Angeboten wird „Classic 3/1 High-End Kompaktlautsprecher“ von Spendor als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Kompaktlautsprecher“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2470415922 endet am 02.08.2026 um 06:24 Uhr.
Spendor Classic 1/2s hold a solid spot in the used market for their balanced, insightful sound—compact classics from the early 2000s that still compete with modern standmounts. Recent comparable EUR listings peg the median at EUR 2,999, with a 25th percentile of EUR 2,320 and 75th at EUR 4,247, so this good-condition pair at EUR 2,999 sits right at the median: fairly priced, neither a steal nor a stretch.
Buyers should verify the Kevlar cones for any delamination or surround degradation, common after 20 years—ask for close-up photos and gently press the dust caps. Confirm original grilles, spikes, and serial-matched pair are included; mismatched drivers kill the magic. Test for cabinet resonances if possible.
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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