Three Usher S-520 Bookshelf Speakers

[sholling]

I've been using these for my bedroom L, R, & C for about 6 months and they are good speakers. They're used but are in pristine condition, have not been abused, and have been living in a non-smoking home. Price: 3 for $350. I'd prefer to sell locally but will ship within the continental US. Buyer pays shipping and paypal fees. I have the original box for two of them but will have to improvise for the third.

Review

2-way system............. tweeter 1" (UA025-10), mid-bass 5" (KSW2-5029B)
Sensitivity.................. 86 dB @ 1 watt / 1m
Nominal impedance....... 8 ohms
Frequency response..... (-3 dB) 52 Hz ~ 20 kHz
Power handling............ 75 watts
Crossover frequencies... 2 kHz
Weight....................... 15 lbs
Dimensions (w x d x h) 7.09" x 10.43" x 11.81"

 

[jostenmeat]

Wow, I've never heard these, but that seems like a really great deal!!

 

[its phillip]

Yeah, this is a really good deal.

 

[dkane360]

Are the left and right different versions from the center? I saw your post on AVS and I was wondering when you would post it here lol. I would buy them if I had money, or a receiver in my bedroom to use.

 

[sholling]

Are the left and right different versions from the center? I saw your post on AVS and I was wondering when you would post it here lol. I would buy them if I had money, or a receiver in my bedroom to use.

I bought these for my bedroom where they saw about an hour of use a day. The S-520 bookshelves are different from Ushers S-525 dedicated center but I went with three S-520 bookshelves for my L, R, & C because the S-525 center is $370 by itself and is harder to drive than these. The 520s would make a great choice for an medium sized living room or bedroom.

 

[GranteedEV]

great deal, i wish it had come along last summer when i was scouring to find a used 520 or 3 for the exact same purpose as yourself. the build quality and finish on this things looks so stunning man =(

 

[gholt]

Where is local?

 

[sholling]

Where is local?

Southern California

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Southern California

That's not local...

 

[sholling]

That's not local...

The land of Christmas picnics at the beach.

 

[kwatch]

The land of Christmas picnics at the beach.

Are they still on sale?

 

[sholling]

Yes they are.

 

[smokinro]

Hi Sholling - is that still the case? Sounds like a great deal

 

[sholling]

I still have them.

 

[smokinro]

Can't PM you as I don't have enough posts up yet, but would you ship to Newport Beach, CA?

 

[sholling]

Can't PM you as I don't have enough posts up yet, but would you ship to Newport Beach, CA?

PM sent with my email address.

 

[smokinro]

Ignore my last question, I see in your original post you would ship. Suggestions on receivers to get the best out of these speakers? thanks.

 

[GranteedEV]

Ignore my last question, I see in your original post you would ship. Suggestions on receivers to get the best out of these speakers? thanks.

They're listed 8 ohms, but I've read they're more like a nominal 6 ohm load really in terms of low dips. I'd probably go with something that has a quality amp section listed for a 4 ohm load.

 

[sholling]

Pretty much anything with an output of 75wpc will drive them fine. I used an old Onkyo TX-SR606 for quite a while. I do recommend that you use them with a subwoofer.

 

[smokinro]

Nice - thanks for the tips, I've also sent you an email.