Are Rodgers ls3/5a as good as advertise? & Why


I have a pair (#SO2838A & SO2838B)That i bought from a thrift store years ago, Would like to know the value of the ones that i have & The terms "White Belly","Gold Label" Looking for more insight on the Ls3/5a following, Please Post information regarding these speakers, ...Thanks
booboo3131
$300 tops,are you kidding? Take a look at Ebay and you will see a few pairs for sale! There are bids over $1800 and one has an asking price of $6000. Spicas are not in the same class! Remember we are talking about a cult item!
From what I see, It is a very long cult following, But what I don't seem to understand is that the serial # play a big part in the cost as well (The older, The more expensive) Or what I should say Lower to Higher...Hmmm
They were Stereophile Class D. I didn't see too many readers writing in disagreeing with this rating nor excessive used LS3/5A prices back then. They were cheap speakers back when they were new and cheap speakers don't age like a fine wine. Buying a pair at current used prices would be a horrible investment.
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That isn't to say I wouldn't want a pair. I wish I would have bought 10 pair brand new. Just wouldn't pay 2-4 times their original price for a used pair.

You might have had more responses posting in the Speakers forum instead of the Amps/Preamps Forum.