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Belastbaar: 15 -150 watt impedantie: 4 - 8 ohm gevoeligheid: 90 db bij 1 watt gewricht: 20 kg per stuk afmetingen: 95 bij 16,5 bij 34 cm freq. Bereik: 35 hz tot 22 khz drivers: 2 midrange, 1 tweater,
At €155, this is well below what the Avant 908 sat at when new, and for a big, well-made floorstander it reads as a strong used-market buy rather than an ambitious ask. The model launched at $1,100/pair in review coverage, and the 908 has long been regarded as a serious performer in the value end of the hi-fi market.
What makes it worth a look is the classic Mordaunt-Short recipe: 90 dB sensitivity, 3-way layout, and a reputation for open midrange and clean treble with real scale from the 10-inch woofer. If the cabinets are sound and the drivers are original, this could be a very satisfying listen for the money; at this price, I’d mainly check for veneer damage, foam/surround age, and matching pair condition, because those are the things that would affect whether it stays a bargain.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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