Rogers - LS5/9 SE Classic Loudspeaker

Rogers LS5/9 SE Classic

BBC Approved - Manufactured by Rogers International UK Limited under LS5/9 design specifications licensed from the British Broadcasting Corporation

Rogers is excited to introduce a Special Edition version of the BBC-licensed LS5/9, the LS5/9 Classic SE.

Following on from the Rogers LS3/5A SE, Rogers took the same additions and added them to the LS5/9.

The result is a significant uplift in performance with separation, bass, stereo image all improved markedly. Structure and tonality take on new meaning as the LS5/9 SE lays bare every recording.

As Rogers did with the LS3/5A SE, they have revisited the crossover for the LS5/9 SE version and upgraded the inductor cores

The LS5/9 SE also uses the highest quality dust iron cores as opposed to the cheaper ferrite alternatives. Dust iron cores require different winding parameters and provide a more natural tone, perfectly complementing the Panzerholz baffle's balance.

 "I sat there rapt, the sound so natural and uncolored that such matters as cost vanished. The LS5/9 is simply magical." - Ken Kessler, Hi-Fi News, May 2021

About Roger British High-Fidelity

Established in North London in 1947 by Jim Rogers, the brand has a rich history of audio excellence:
Pioneered early transistor amplifiers and tuners in the 1960s and 70s.
Introduced the groundbreaking LS3/6 studio monitor in 1970, followed by the legendary LS3/5A.
Developed the original BBC-licensed LS5/9 Grade-one monitor in 1983.
Reintroduced the LS5/9 Classic following the successful 2018 return of the LS3/5A, featuring modern component refinements and an upgraded Audax HD34 tweeter.

Rogers British High-Fidelity LS5/9SE

Rogers is excited to introduce a Special Edition version of the BBC-licensed LS5/9, the LS5/9 Classic SE.

Following from the pages of the Rogers LS3/5A SE, they took the same additions and added them to the LS5/9. The result is a significant uplift in performance with separation, bass, stereo image all improved markedly. Structure and tonality take on new meaning as the LS5/9 SE lays bare every recording.

As they did with the LS3/5A SE, the Rogers team revisited the crossover for the LS5/9 SE version and upgraded the inductor cores to the highest quality dust iron cores as opposed to the cheaper ferrite alternatives. Dust iron cores require different winding parameters and provide a more natural tone, perfectly complementing the Panzaholz baffle's balance.

More recent development indicated an improvement in performance with selected components and a modification to the Audax HD34 tweeter.

For this SE version, a Panzerholz baffle is employed whilst the Audax tweeter receives an additional layer of damping material. Crossovers are blue printed and matched back to an R&D reference. The crossover network is upgraded with high-power dust iron core inductors.

Rogers SE versions are instantly recognizable with their new Gold badge on the front and new gold label on the rear. These finishing touches confirm the elevated performance worthy of an SE title.

Note: Matching Rogers stands sold separately.
Partnering the NEW Rogers Panzerholz stand with the Rogers LS5/9 SE loudspeakers deliver the most natural open bass performance from just about any reflex system, where effortless dynamics and superb lifelike tonality win the day.

Rogers LS5/9 Classic SE Specifications:

System Type: Two-way bass reflex
Frequency Response: 50Hz-16kHz +/- 3dB
Bass/Midrange Driver: Rogers 210mm polypropylene cone/vinyl surround
Tweeter: Audax 34mm with phase correction; Rogers' in-house modified
Crossover Frequency: 3KHz - 27 precision element 18dB per Octave
Sensitivity: 87dB for 2.83V at 1M
Nominal Impedance: 8ohms
Recommended Amplifier Range: 30-100 Watts (Unclipped - Not to exceed any amplifier range as damage may result)
Maximum SPL: 106 dBA typical in room
Cabinet: Cabinet 9mm Birch ply critically damped; front baffle 9mm Panzerholz
Grille: Black Tygan
Standard Satin Finish: Walnut and Olive
Connections: Stereo pair 4mm banana sockets
Dimensions (H,W,D): 18"x 11"x 11.25" w/grill
Weight each: 26.45 lbs
BBC-licensed