There were two versions of the Sapphire; the original ‘Sapphire’ and the later ‘Sapphire II’.
Fast, attacking delivery, precise and urgent! Capture the mood of rock particularly well, but partner with care to avoid treble harshness.
Sapphire II, What Hi-Fi? – Buying Guide, Aug 1993.
Specifications:-
| Royd Sapphire (I) | |
|---|---|
| Version | I |
| Year of Release | 1990 |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 203mm x 305mm x 190mm |
| Recommend Amplifier Power | |
| Sensitivity | |
| Power Handling | |
| Nominal Impedance | |
| Drive Units | |
| Crossover Frequency | |
| Bass Resonance Frequency | |
| Frequency Range | |
| Port(s) | Rear |
| Terminals | Single |
| Finishes | |
| Weight | |
| Royd Sapphire (II) | |
|---|---|
| Version | II |
| Year of Release | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 203mm x 305mm x 190mm |
| Recommend Amplifier Power | |
| Sensitivity | |
| Power Handling | |
| Nominal Impedance | |
| Drive Units | 5" bass unit |
| Crossover Frequency | |
| Bass Resonance Frequency | |
| Frequency Range | |
| Port(s) | |
| Terminals | Bi-wire |
| Finishes | |
| Weight | 9.5 Kg |
Price guide: The Sapphire I retailed at £200 in 1991 and the Sapphire II at £245 in 1994. Now quite rare on the second hand market, however a nice example of Sapphire II’s fetched £196 on ebay April ’09 and another £160 in June ’09. However a Mk II pair with minor aesthetic blemishes went for £89 in Nov ’09. A Mk I pair in good condition made £117 on ebay in April 2010.
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