This set of speakers has a very nice, laid back sound that works great with jazz and blues. Don't get me wrong, these sound really good with classic rock as well but I am not sure these are what you are going to want for rap or hip-hop. They are in very good condition with a few little nicks but not enough to relegate them to the family room. These are a classy set of British speakers, made by one of the most respected names in audio.
From the net:
Mordaunt Short VS300 Floorstanding Speakers (Pair) - Cherry
Recommended Retail Price (RRP) - $972 as of January 2014 based on a new product.
Specifications:
Type: 2-Way Floorstanding
Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 20 KHz
Power Output: 15-100 W RMS
Impedance: 6 Ohms
Sensitivity: 90dB
Dimensions (H x D x W): 78 x 21 x 21 cm