Since 1947, Rogers of England has been synonymous with quality audio equipment. Through creativity and innovative ideas, founder Jim Rogers produced a succession of consistently improved and refined loudspeakers. In the early 1970s, Rogers was commissioned by the BBC to produce the legendary LS3/5A. Some 50,000 pairs have been built and sold worldwide to date. Meanwhile, LS 5/8 and LS 5/9 Grade One Studio Monitors which are exclusive Rogers/BBC. designs have been readily accepted in recording studios worldwide! Since 1993, Rogers became part of the Wo Kee Hong Group of Hong Kong. Through this group’s vast worldwide network, strong financial background and modern management, Rogers entered into a new era and brought out the revolutionary AB-1 model which took the ’95 Las Vegas CES Audio Exhibition Innovations Award.
Continuing the Rogers mission, on May 19, 2014, Rogers was proud to announce the relaunch of one of its legendary speakers, the LS5/9, built with the original BBC specifications from the 1980s. With its meticulous design, appearance and materials, the classical “British Sound” of Rogers will be available once more to now today’s audiophile. Dared Audio International (HK) has been appointed the exclusive North American Distributor with offices at KirmussAudio in Denver, Colorado.
Vivid and clear sound reminiscent of the original: allows you to enjoy the “sound of live” No matter if you like classical music, pop music, watching an action or romantic film, the LS5/9 Monitor loudspeaker true to its original roots at the BBC always lets you experience the same original source sound, it’s as if you were sitting in the music hall or theater. This monitor loudspeaker can demonstrate the both wide and subtle ranges of sound from a beautiful treble to heavy but unpronounced bass allowing you always enjoy your favorite music or one’s beloved movie true to the BBC heritage of this loudspeaker.
Unique design with the ROGERS heritage of over 65 years
ROGERS has been insistent on building loudspeakers with perfect sound since 1947. But the DNA of making melodious sound does not mean that the design and appearance of its speakers are to be sacrificed either in look or in size. The gorgeous design of every ROGERS speaker accompanied with the best sound performance have always been the trademark and the successful elements for ROGERS beloved by audiophiles worldwide. The LS5/9 is built with the thin multilayered high-quality cabinetry with a beautiful wooden veneer applied for that classical appearance. The unique custom made splint can reproduce the original sound of every single note.
Custom designed, modern-day materials for the LS5/9
ROGERS always provides the perfect sound quality for the audiophile to hear, feel and experience. For the LS5/9, a unique Polyurethane (PU) cone with high elasticity and pliability is used for its 200 mm (8”) bass driver to reproduce the strong bass of the original recordings