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Spendor Classic 3/1 Standmount Speakers

From £3,050

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Spendor Classic 3/1 Standmount Speakers



The Spendor Classic 3/1 is a dedicated standmount in the Classic Series, built to deliver genuine transparency and dynamic contrast without demanding an especially powerful amplifier. It's a versatile speaker that works well in smaller rooms and close to a wall, and is equally happy driven by valve or solid-state electronics — a trait that comes from its high 88dB sensitivity, unusual for a speaker of this size and price.


Like every Spendor speaker, the Classic 3/1 is designed, engineered and hand-built at the company's own facility in Sheffield. It carries the same BBC-derived, thin-walled cabinet construction found throughout the Classic Series, with elastomer panel damping and a carefully refined crossover to keep the presentation coherent and natural across the whole frequency range.


For anyone wanting the Classic Series character with genuine bass extension and headroom, but without stepping up to the larger 2/3, the 3/1 is a well-judged middle ground in the standmount line-up.


 




Key Features



  • High 88dB sensitivity — genuinely easy to drive with valve or solid-state amplifiers alike

  • BBC-derived thin-walled cabinet — controlled-resonance construction for a natural, non-fatiguing sound

  • Room-friendly design — performs well in smaller rooms and close to a wall

  • Consistent, enjoyable presentation — works equally well with analogue and digital sources

  • 25–150W amplifier compatibility — more headroom than the entry-level Classic 4/5

  • Real wood veneer cabinet — hand-finished in Cherry or Walnut



 



Full Specification















SpecDetail
Type2-way stand-mount
Typical In-Room Response40Hz–25kHz
Sensitivity88dB / 1W / 1m
Nominal Impedance8 ohms (minimum 5.9 ohms)
Recommended Amplifier25–150W
Dimensions (H x W x D)395 x 220 x 285mm
Weightapprox. 9.9kg each
FinishesCherry, Walnut
Price (UK, per pair)£3,050




Why Buy Your Spendor Classic 3/1 from Fanthorpes


Every Spendor speaker we sell can be part-exchanged against your existing equipment, helping bring down the cost of your upgrade — and if you'd rather spread the cost, finance is available on any order over £400. The Classic 3/1 is available to demo on request — call our team on 01482 223096 to arrange a listen, or for advice on amplifier matching, including valve options.


 




Frequently Asked Questions


Can I use the Spendor Classic 3/1 with a valve amplifier?


Yes — its high 88dB sensitivity makes it a genuinely good match for valve amplifiers as well as solid-state designs.


Does the Spendor Classic 3/1 need stands?


Yes, it's a dedicated stand-mount design. A matching Spendor Classic 3/1 stand is available to set it at the correct listening height.


Is the Classic 3/1 suitable for a small room?


Yes — it's specifically designed to perform well in smaller rooms and close to a wall, without losing bass weight or clarity.