Modern equivalent of Rogers LS4a's

[Hairymonster]

Hi Peeps,

Years and years ago, I had a pair of Rogers LS4a's, linked to an Arcam amp and Rega CD player.

Seduced by floorstanders, I ended up getting some used Ruark Talisman II's which are excellent.

BUT, The Rogers speakers had a superb midband which was addictive, and though the Ruarks have the bass extension, they don't seem to have the magical midband. Were I to look at some stand-mount speakers, what would I look at which would give those characteristics again?

Thanks in advance

 

[twinkletoes]

Though I havent heard them myself, Harbeth P3ESR are always mentioned pertaining to amazing mids and they have some larger standmounts in there range like the 30.1 and the C7ES-3 that probably split the difference re mid band and bass output.

probably be a good place to start and audition as long they suit your budget.

 

[Al ears]

Hi Peeps,

Years and years ago, I had a pair of Rogers LS4a's, linked to an Arcam amp and Rega CD player.

Seduced by floorstanders, I ended up getting some used Ruark Talisman II's which are excellent.

BUT, The Rogers speakers had a superb midband which was addictive, and though the Ruarks have the bass extension, they don't seem to have the magical midband. Were I to look at some stand-mount speakers, what would I look at which would give those characteristics again?

Thanks in advance

Buy a second hand pair?

Rogers LS4a loudspeakers with or without stands. | eBay

Note: The stands are separate from the speakers. They have given many years of quality listening and equal or surpass many others I've heard over the years. Music Power 150Watts.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[plastic penguin]

Yes, Harbeth C7 ES-3 should be a good choice. They come in a few different flavours: the earlier ES-3, 40th Anniversary edition or the XD version. If you buy new only the XDs are available.