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Mordaunt-Short loudspeakers

Is anyone familiar with the Mordaunt-Short line of loudspeakers? I'm just curious about them and not many dealers sell them. It dates back to the 1980s when I first heard the Carnival line. My friend and I were so impressed so I guess there's always been an interest. Can someone explain the line, the entry level to the higher end? There's the Aviano, the Mezzo, Alumi, Performance etc. Is the Carnival line still being produced?
pdn
br3098
660 posts
 
I am familiar with the Carnival and the (original) MS20/30 speakers. Excellent in their day, but for some reason they never really took hold in the U.S. When the company wass sold in 1999, the new owners changed the classic designs to more modern/trendy styles. Also all manufacturing moved form the UK to China at that time. Vintage MS speakers are often overlooked bargains.
loomisjohnson
1,526 posts
 
i'm not too familiar with their recent offerings (aviano,mezzo etc.), but i've owned their avant and (80s) MSxx and been impressed---per br3098 they are extremely high value propositions and very well reviewed in the uk. their high-end performance line is exceptional. the company has been through some reorganizations and was never heavily promoted in the us, although they seem to have wider distribution of late. i often see them used on ebay for a fraction of list.
guppy
125 posts
 
I have owned the Morduant Short Performance 6's for about five years and they are fantastic speakers. Very transparent with a huge soundstage and with the right electronics very musical. I used to own Morduant Short 35ti's and they were extraordinary speakers for around $350./pair. I have heard great things about the curent crop of lower priced Morduant Short speakers, but I have not heard them.
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