Celestion Ditton 33 loudspeakers

Ditton was the village near Ipswich were the Celestion Rola company manufactured these speakers. Under the brand Celestion, the company acquired fame by producing guitar amplifier speakers, for the British Vox among others.

Mid sized in a series where the bigger models were named 44 and 66, the Celestion Ditton 33 is a perfect example of a classic British speaker, produced end of the seventies and still rated in the "Best Hi-Fi of all time" top 100.

Responsive, sharp and neutral, with a consistent sound stage, they deserve their reputation. Marry them with a capable amp, install them in an open range not too close to walls, side or back, and the scene will be delightful. Warm bass, balanced medium and precise treble will help you appreciate classical, jazz or blues the best. They are not very keen at playing boomy, modern upbeat music.

We had some sort of luck here, you can read over the internet that this particular model is coveted, but with most owner claiming "i like them, i keep them!".

The light veneer is in very good shape and covers as well the front side; the grilles are perfect as is the technical condition of all their speakers.