Spendor Classic 100 - An itch I want to scratch!


I have an itch that just needs to be addressed.  Over the last 20 years, I've yet to try a classic BBC monitor or its progeny.  The Spendor Classic 100 seems like a winner.  I have hears some smaller Spendor monitors at AXPONA and was impressed at the openness and effortless sound--especially in contrast to so many modern speakers that sound forced, phony.  

These don't come up often in the used market.  Looks like I'd be doing a sight unseen/unheard purchase from an online retailer like Acoustic Sounds or Upscale.  

What can users tell me? All polite and reasonable opinions welcome!

FYI 

Music - wide variety: jazz, rock, folk, blues, world, some classical

Room 16 x 23 x 10' ceilings

jbhiller

@jbhiller just to follow up, I did the volume calculations, your room actually has about 50% more cubic feet than mine with the addition of the 10 foot ceilings.  Math can be deceptive sometimes!  Perhaps they might work in your room.

@jjss49 

Always good to get your view as I have enjoyed your input over the years.  While I'll certainly leave room for the potential this may not be an issue in the new models or in my space/to me, I will be careful.  

What do you like that has that midrange magic and clarity? 

@jimmay1968 thank you for taking the time to do the calculations!  I appreciate this. 

Give this guy a call. He has been a Spendor dealer for many years. I’m sure he will discuss which Spendor will be the right fit for your size room. BTW, I  could be wrong but don’t think Acoustic Sounds is a Spendor dealer anymore.

https://generubinaudio.com/shop/ols/categories/spendor-speakers

I have always enjoyed listening to the Spendor 2/3 at hifi shows.  Just really, really nice sound.

Your profile shows that you have Cornwall IV speakers.

A spendor and these BBC boxes will sound idiotic to a Cornwall guy....but, you already knew that well and good, didn't you?

Some dealer paying you for some hype/cheer/marketing efforts?...(wink wink, you can tell me, I promise not to tell anyone)