Rogers LS4A
A compact British speaker from the early 1990s, designed and built by Swisstone before Rogers' relocation to Hong Kong.
Overview
The Rogers LS4A is a compact speaker system produced in the early 1990s by Swisstone under the Rogers brand, prior to the company's move to Hong Kong. Known for its balanced sound, it was described in contemporary reviews as "artfully voiced and well balanced," delivering a "fair flavour of the classical." The speaker features a polypropylene main driver and a boxed cabinet design, contributing to its structured acoustic performance. It has earned recognition as a quality British monitor with solid construction and detailed audio reproduction.
Specifications
| Dimensions | 43 x 25.5 x 24.5cm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg |
| Impedance | 8Ω |
| Sensitivity | 87dB/w (conflicting reports: 88 dB, 91 dB at 1 metre) |
| Power Handling | 150 watts (unclipped programme) |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 15 – 100W per channel |
| Price | £219 |
Design
The LS4A uses a modern polypropylene main driver and is housed in a boxed cabinet, reflecting a design focused on clarity and structural integrity.
Context
Designed and built by Swisstone in the early 1990s, the LS4A was developed before Rogers was taken over and moved to Hong Kong, marking it as part of the brand’s UK-based engineering era.
Market
The LS4A has seen continued interest among vintage audio enthusiasts, with discussions around tweeter replacement indicating some long-term maintenance considerations. Units have appeared on eBay and Canuck Audio Mart, with one owner noting a purchase in very good condition for a modest sum.
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