10th Oct, 2024 11:00
The Fine Collectors Sale
Ferguson Hill FH001 & FH002 Bass Unit Speakers
English, bought by the vendor in 2003 from Harrods, signed 'Furguson Hill' comprising of a pair of FH001 loudspeakers along with a pair of FH002 base units, finished in transparent acrylic on brushed steel stands, sold untested
Note: The foam around the drivers has deteriorated and requires replacement - There is also a slight ding to one of the base drivers on the paper/card driver (see photos)
Notes: Please note, that due to the nature of this lot, we are unable to offer in-house shipping.
The Steve Jobs of Apple Connection:
The Ferguson Hill FH001 horn loudspeakers,hold a special place in hi-fi history, in part due to a notable early customer: Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple. After two decades of development, Ferguson Hill launched its groundbreaking FH001 speakers, which soon attracted the attention of Jobs. In October 2003, he personally reached out to Timothy Hill, the creator of Ferguson Hill, expressing interest in purchasing the speakers. His brief email read, "Hi there, How can I go about buying some of your beautiful speakers? Best, Steve Jobs." Following this exchange, Jobs became the first confirmed buyer of the FH001 in the USA, further solidifying the speaker’s reputation among tech enthusiasts and audiophiles alike. This set the stage for a lasting connection between Ferguson Hill and Apple, with Jobs later introducing Ferguson Hill’s FH007 mini system into Apple Europe stores.
Technical Specifications
FH001 Horn Loudspeakers:
Frequency Response: 150Hz - 20kHz (requires subwoofer for frequencies below 150Hz)
Sensitivity: 100dB (1M/1KHz/1 watt)
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Driver: Modified Lowther DX3 full-range
Height: 1.65m
Width: 0.92m
Depth: 0.72m
Weight: 27kg each (without damping fill)
Construction: Transparent acrylic horns, stainless steel stands with internal damping and integral spikes
FH002 Subwoofers:
Frequency Range: Below 150Hz
Drive Unit: 12-inch cone driver
Sphere Diameter: 600mm (24 inches)
Enclosure Volume: 150 litres
Amplifier: FH003, 100 watts per channel into 4Ω
Internal Wiring: High-purity silver with PTFE sleeve
Impedance: 4 ohms
Original Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOw9OIVBFcA
Sold for £3,125
Result including buyers premium
English, bought by the vendor in 2003 from Harrods, signed 'Furguson Hill' comprising of a pair of FH001 loudspeakers along with a pair of FH002 base units, finished in transparent acrylic on brushed steel stands, sold untested
Note: The foam around the drivers has deteriorated and requires replacement - There is also a slight ding to one of the base drivers on the paper/card driver (see photos)
Notes: Please note, that due to the nature of this lot, we are unable to offer in-house shipping.
The Steve Jobs of Apple Connection:
The Ferguson Hill FH001 horn loudspeakers,hold a special place in hi-fi history, in part due to a notable early customer: Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple. After two decades of development, Ferguson Hill launched its groundbreaking FH001 speakers, which soon attracted the attention of Jobs. In October 2003, he personally reached out to Timothy Hill, the creator of Ferguson Hill, expressing interest in purchasing the speakers. His brief email read, "Hi there, How can I go about buying some of your beautiful speakers? Best, Steve Jobs." Following this exchange, Jobs became the first confirmed buyer of the FH001 in the USA, further solidifying the speaker’s reputation among tech enthusiasts and audiophiles alike. This set the stage for a lasting connection between Ferguson Hill and Apple, with Jobs later introducing Ferguson Hill’s FH007 mini system into Apple Europe stores.
Technical Specifications
FH001 Horn Loudspeakers:
Frequency Response: 150Hz - 20kHz (requires subwoofer for frequencies below 150Hz)
Sensitivity: 100dB (1M/1KHz/1 watt)
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Driver: Modified Lowther DX3 full-range
Height: 1.65m
Width: 0.92m
Depth: 0.72m
Weight: 27kg each (without damping fill)
Construction: Transparent acrylic horns, stainless steel stands with internal damping and integral spikes
FH002 Subwoofers:
Frequency Range: Below 150Hz
Drive Unit: 12-inch cone driver
Sphere Diameter: 600mm (24 inches)
Enclosure Volume: 150 litres
Amplifier: FH003, 100 watts per channel into 4Ω
Internal Wiring: High-purity silver with PTFE sleeve
Impedance: 4 ohms
Original Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOw9OIVBFcA
Auction: The Fine Collectors Sale, 10th Oct, 2024
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