Rega RS5 Mini Towers - Amazing Brits!

For most of us who have followed England’s Rega for the past 30 or so years, the name conjures thin-slab turntables of ultra-simplicity and high-performance-to-cost ratio. What many do not realize, or may be barely aware of, is that Rega also builds really good electronics and, yes, even loudspeakers. The company successfully made the transition from a relatively small craftshop into a fully modern manufacturing company, occupying a 30,000+ square-foot factory and design center that employs more than 50 people. The entire production is dedicated to two-channel products. Rega makes most of the parts in house, and uses local suppliers whenever possible.

This polymorphous nature is but a part of the Rega story. More significantly, even in the days when nearly every other manufacturer decided that home theater was the most likely path to long-term prosperity, Rega held firm to its dedication to good old-fashioned stereophonic sound. Put another way, Rega never felt that you had to sell bags of popcorn in order to get music lovers to stay in their seats. Just good, engaging, and compelling sound at workingman’s prices. Adding to the firm’s iconoclasm is this: In a day when outsourcing is about as commonplace as a Republican sex scandal, Rega does not outsource. While many a fine product is built overseas (see B&W above), Rega builds all its gear in the U.K., and sources pretty much all its component parts from local suppliers. Funny, isn’t it, how this sort of backward thinking suddenly seems very forward thinking?

Love Rega's story and these RS5 mini towers are case in point. Small unobtrusive cabinets in spectacular Cherry finish. A real 3/way with side firing bass drivers that are punchy and clean. These little guys bleed a rebellious UK vibe. They should NOT play this great, this full-range or be this satisfying, yet, here we are. These are in Excellent overall flaw-free condition albeit a bit of age related fading all behind the side drivers and that are totally hidden by their covers. Complete with OM boxes, packaging and spike kit. A proper system for sure.

Type: Three-way, floorstanding front-vented loudspeaker
Driver complement: Rega HF20-ZRR tweeter, RR125 midrange, 7″ side-firing woofer
Sensitivity: 89dB
Impedance: 6 ohms
Recommended amplifier power: 30–500Wpc
Dimensions: 9.7″ x 32.7″ x 9.7″
Weight: 26.5 lbs.
Price: $1600 (New)

Come have a listen here in Andover.

Rega RS5 Speaker System: $859.00 plus sales tax and shipping when applicable