Rogers LS4A
A compact British speaker from the early 1990s, designed and built by Swisstone before Rogers moved to Hong Kong.
Overview
The Rogers LS4A is a compact speaker system made in the early 1990s by Swisstone under the Rogers brand, before the company moved to Hong Kong. Contemporary reviews called it "artfully voiced and well balanced," with a "fair flavour of the classical." It has a polypropylene main driver in a boxed cabinet. It has a reputation as a quality British monitor with solid construction and detailed sound.
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 in a boxed cabinet. The design aims for clarity and a stiff, sturdy structure.
Context
Swisstone designed and built the LS4A in the early 1990s. It was developed before Rogers was taken over and moved to Hong Kong, so it belongs to the brand's UK-based engineering era.
Market
Vintage audio fans still take an interest in the LS4A. Discussions about tweeter replacement point to some long-term maintenance concerns. Units have turned up on eBay and Canuck Audio Mart, and one owner noted buying a unit in very good condition for a modest sum.
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