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Spendor S20 Any good?

I'm trying to find out from others that own or have owned the Spendor S20's,what their opinions are in all aspects of these speakers.Also is there anything I should look for before buying them?Thanks to all in advance for your help.
almac
ponnie
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There are many speakers out there that are really good. The Spendor S20 was one of my favorite of the bookshelf series. Excellent timing,pace and rhythm. I listened to them on a Naim Nait integrated amp with a VPI TT and a
Rotel CD Player. It was some of the best sounds I had heard at the time. The speaker cable was Kimber 4tc. They don't have a lot of bass. And understand that the original S20 is from the early 90's.

I haven't heard any of the latest series but I can say you don't want the FL series from what I have been told. If they sound anything like I remember you will be happy if you are on a budget. There are other speakers you need to check out. but it depends on your price range. And if you want them to blend in with a subwoofer. The Spendors will sound good with solid state and tubes. There are many speakers out there that don't sound good with tubes. What amp are you going to use? Wht other gear will you be using?
almac OP
3 posts
 
Thanks Ponnie,I'm going to be using them w/a Integra 9.1 H.T. receiver.Its 120 wpc also a Rel Strata III subwoofer.But I may use them w/a Rogue Stereo 90 power amp and a Rogue 99 magnum preamp.I'm not sure,I have two systems.
ahmev
4 posts
 
I have a Spendor S20. I have used it with a number of Amplifiers (Metaxas Ikarus, sugden A21- older version, Primaluna Prologue 2). The best results were obtained with the Primaluna. The sound is full, detailed rich and surprisingly powerful bass. I mostly listen to large scale orchestral music.

What amplifier did you end up using?
stevensctt
65 posts
 
Reviving this old tread to hopefully find a little more information on Spendor S20 2-way monitors. I have a pair on the way and looking for at least specifications. Specific information seems to be hard to find for the S20, maybe due to their limited run.

A Spendor "expert" describes the S20s as "sadly neglected and truly a best buy."

http://cheaptubeaudio.blogspot.com/2008/07/overview-spendor-loudspeakers.html

I paid $400 for the pair and not even sure if this was a fair price or good/bad deal.

Any information provided will be appreciated.
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