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Main characteristics of the ms-302 design: 2-way closed-back or bass-reflex speaker system (depending on the version). Drivers: hf: 25 mm (1 inch) anodized aluminum dome tweeter with liquid cooling. L
Mordaunt-Short MS302s originally retailed around €300-400 per pair new in their heyday, solid compact monitors with balanced mids and punchy bass for small rooms. At €45, this is a screaming bargain—well below the typical used range of €80-150 for clean pairs, as seen in recent EU listings. Snap it up if it checks out, but haggle if there's any cosmetic wear.
Before buying, test the tweeter and midrange drivers closely; these metal-dome units can foam-surround degrade or blow from age, causing harsh highs or muddled vocals. Verify both speakers match (same serials, drivers intact), and confirm original wall brackets if listed—replacements are scarce. Pass on blown units without repair proof.
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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