Spendor SP1 Vintage British Speakers - A True Classic

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The SP1 is the speaker that started my love affair with thin-walled British designed speakers based on the official BBC spec.

I had a pair in college which I borrowed from a friend. They are incredibly neutral, have a delicate yet punchy mid-bass, and are able to fill a medium-size room with amazing sound.

These are the sort of speaker you can listen to for a full day without fatigue.

A few years ago I purchased another pair just to confirm my early memories and they did not disappoint. Unfortunately at the time I didn't have a proper room for them so I sold them off.

This set just arrived and we were so happy to get them!

Both speakers work 100% as they should, and all drivers are intact and show no signs of wear. The cabinets are a bit tired but present well at a few feet back. While the finish is golden and even, the lower sections have some wear and chipping in the veneer. Please see our photos.

I can't imagine finding a better speaker at this price point.

Click below to add our recommended matching cables from Kimber Kable, all brand new as SkyFi is an official Kimber dealer.

Kimber Kable - Speaker Cables

Specifications:
Impedance:
8 ohms

Frequency Response:
45 Hz to 20 KHz
+/-3dB

Power Rating:
90 watts

Sensitivity:
87 dB/1 watt/1 metre Maximum

SPL:
104 dBA

Input Connections:
4mm Terminals

Crossover Points:
3KHz, 13KHz

Size - EACH:
25" x 11.81" 11.81"
(635 x 300 x 300 mm)

Weight - EACH:
35 lbs.
(15.5 kilos)

The SkyFi Testing Process for Speakers:

Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors.

After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle. During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement.