Bookshelf Speakers — Spendor Classic 3/1

The Classic 3/1 is a bookshelf loudspeaker from Spendor, sitting below the Classic 2/3 within the brand's well-regarded Classic series with a more compact scale. The Classic 3/1 brings Spendor's considered engineering to a compact stand-mount format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 40Hz to 25,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Sensitivity is notably high at 88dB into the standard 8 ohm load, matching the Classic 2/3. Recommended amplifier power is specified at 125W. At 39.5 x 22 x 28.5cm and 9.9kg, the Classic 3/1 maintains a somewhat more compact footprint than the Classic 2/3.

Sound and use context

Expect the accurate, musically engaging character Spendor's broader Classic series is known for, with the notably high 88dB sensitivity providing genuine dynamic ease within this more accessible-scale model.

Pairing

The standard 8 ohm impedance and specified 125W power suit a broad selection of amplifiers.

Alternatives

Spendor's own Classic 2/3 sits above this model with somewhat greater scale, while the Classic 4/5 offers an even more compact alternative.