Linear Phase 8812 Vintage Studio Monitor pair of speakers. Still in original packaging.Collection from Cambridge

Pair of AB1 Transmission Line Monitors suitable for mid and far-field applications. These loudspeakers are a classic design based on BBC expertise and sound amazing, with exceptional imaging; sound stage; realism; and natural-sounding bass extension thanks to their Transmission Line design. Trying to find a smaller replacement for the AB1s has made me really appreciate their original features: * Exceptional low frequency extension* Low colouration* Neutral yet dynamic performance* Consistent balance at all levels* Higher SPLs without distortion or compression* No masking of background detail giving extraordinary sound-stage depth and revealing recorded acoustics and reverbs* Suitable for broadcasting, post production, music and surround sound recording Usable frequency response quoted as 25Hz - 25kHz! (You can see and feel the cones moving air below 25Hz - no sub-woofer required!) Their phenomenal bass extension is great for listening to music and soundtracks, but also perfect for broadcast applications as you can hear and correct rumble, hum, LF mic pops and wind noise before transmission. Finish: Pale walnut mirrored real wood veneers (centre option in stock photo) over thick double veneered 18 mm MDF, strengthened by internal line partitioning; Black removable grilles. 240mm (9.5 inch) Bass unit (with 100mm voice coil) and Fabric (silk) soft dome Tweeter with double chamber; Crossover Frequency 2kHz. May be connected as standard or bi-wired using NeuTrik NL4 Speakon plugs. Perfect working order. Overall these are in very good cosmetic condition. Only selling as they are too large for future living space. The original Dynaudio Bass drivers had foam surrounds which could eventually perish. PMC worked with Dynaudio to develop an improved version with rubber surrounds, so both drivers in these speakers were replaced with the new units in 2015 at a cost of £444. PMC say that the current replacement model speaker for insurance purposes would be the twenty5.24i, costing £5995. (The AB1s actually have a larger bass driver.) Both these speakers have just been checked and serviced including fitting new reticulated foam covers for the Transmission Line ports. Only used in a smoke-free environment. Forensic examination of both speakers reveals: Left hand speaker has a small scratch in the paint on the rear-facing matt black panel (see photo). The Right hand speaker has very slight scratches and a graze to the top veneer and a small graze on the side veneer (see three photos). I can include the two NeuTrik connectors with short copper-rich speaker cables if required. UK BIDDERS ONLY PLEASE. Strictly no shipping. Collection in person only (from TQ1, Torquay). Demo available on collection. Payment by Paypal or Bank Transfer. (PLEASE NOTE: Studio will be closed for holidays from July 3rd to July 16th, so speakers cannot be collected during that period.)