A mate (25yrs my senior and now retired in Cyprus - Neil Espley) worked at the BBC throughout the 70'80's90's as an engineer on R1,2,3,4 and ultimately as principle audio/mixing engineer for R3, he used these in outside broadcasts vans and when asked of the idea of the idea of home listening with these his reply was "You could, but why would you want to? - they were voiced for nearfield listening in closed environments to highlight the vocal range".
@simplereef4854Ай бұрын
These speakers are perfect for remote workers. They tend to sit right next to the speakers. I have a pair of those, and they sound great next to my desk. I have a pair of Wilson Sashas for stereo listening instead.
@countdebleauchampАй бұрын
I had a pair for several years and they were fabulous for home listening.
@connysАй бұрын
I listened to a pair of Rogers LS3’s about 35-40 years ago when I owned a pair of Yamaha NS2000’s and I was so impressed by thoose small speakers, I have never forgotten them.
@roa5359Ай бұрын
Not impressed enough to buy another pair I guess. If they were 200 quid I’d get it but …
@Gman1044Ай бұрын
Funny. I heard those Rogers at the same time but they were way out of my price range. I too have never forgotten how great they sounded and I regret to this day that I never got them.
@barrymiller3385Ай бұрын
I think it's amazing that a fifty year old design is still competitive today. Mind you I had a pair of Spendor BC1s for more than 35 years. They were just wonderful when in their comfort zone (ie not dubstep or thrash metal!). I might still be using them now if a 'friend' hadn't destroyed them for me!
@TheRealWindlePoons16 күн бұрын
"I think it's amazing that a fifty year old design is still competitive today." If you go further up-market there are even older designs still on sale. Lowther relatively recently introduced a version of their Acousta. The Original Acousta 115 was introduced in 1962. I listen to a pair made in the early '70s practically every day. I replaced the drivers in 2010 as they don't last forever. If you want to buy the new version it will set you back about seven grand though.
@amosperrine1909Ай бұрын
Since 1978 I have only owned and listened to two speakers: Rogers LS3/5a, now with my AV system, and Tympani 1D with my big system. Both are driven by ARC tube electronics.
@JaradPetroskeАй бұрын
Summer weather, an amp throwing off 60 degrees, and John's still in his hoodie. Gotta love it.
@DarkoAudioАй бұрын
I had the amp off and the AC on. A hoodie or a shirt gives me something to clip the lav mic to in a position that's plenty south of my neck line.
@JaradPetroskeАй бұрын
@@DarkoAudio I knew there was a logic to it.
@maximumsoftness7469Ай бұрын
It speaks volumes that this is the comment John replied to.
@tjp444Ай бұрын
I would have loved to have seen you do a comparison to the Harbeth P3ESR speakers. But I guess, you have to go with what you have on hand.
@andrewlim7751Ай бұрын
P3 is nice but i were put off by thier long throw design.
@jimminychristmas8100Ай бұрын
Love the K&D Sessions!!
@barrybrennan2135Ай бұрын
I have the Falcon equivalent. I play all sorts on them - lots of techno, etc. My room booms at 50 Hz, I'm a relatively low level listener in the near-ish field, not to mention I much prefer a vintage-type aesthetic. Im my space, the best speaker I've had. And yep, I like the heritage and story. Horses for courses...
@318ishonkАй бұрын
My hot tip is the Falcon Acoustics Q7 (ca. £1400/pair with "gold badge" crossover). Same sound signature as the LS3/5a and same drivers/crossover but cheaper. They sounded so very balanced and "right". Needed a sub for pop / electronic music. Resolution wasn't on par with top spec modern drivers. But tonality was so great. Extra good sound in nearfield listening mode btw.
@MrGfunk215Ай бұрын
The falcons are great but if you can get a hold of some new Rogers gold badge = you will not regret it
@dougg1075Ай бұрын
I have a pair of LS3/5a’s in one of my rooms. Delicious sound. I’ll never live without dogs or LS3/5a speakers :)
@fredjoel8113Ай бұрын
Back around 1980 I became a dealer at my stereo shop for the Rogers LS3/5a speakers after the impression they left me with some years before. A pair retailed for about $650. They were one of my favorite small speakers sonically; they were exceptionally well made. My pair also served as a reference for loudspeaker systems that I designed and built. The KEF drivers were the B110 mid-woofer and T27 tweeter which was modified by the addition of the metal grill.
@wardprocter2371Ай бұрын
I hope the Studio 89 review is coming soon.
@Mario-pn5lpАй бұрын
Nice review John. If you’ve still got them in your listening room try moving them more out into the room so at they are located midfield to your listening position with a lot of space between the speakers and your back wall. Place them right and you’ll get a soundstage and sound that will blow your mind.
@AlanSmitheeX11Ай бұрын
Agree completely - mine absolutely love space
@bassandtrebleclefАй бұрын
I bet those MF LS3/5a speakers are great, but I don't understand the price. If MF based the speaker, crossover and overall design on a 30 yr old plus speaker, why is it $2500? I have heard the R&D is where speakers are made or broken, and if the heavy lifting of this speaker design was already done, why $2500?
@analogueman5364Ай бұрын
They still have development and manufacturing costs, not to mention a profit margin sufficient to make it worthwhile.
@svalbard01Ай бұрын
Are they made in England? I'm trying to find out, but that's my guess. Just costs more to manufacture there. Definitely not worth it if it's mass produced elsewhere.
@Dee.J.MogfryАй бұрын
With this speaker you need to pay for the licence...
@simplereef4854Ай бұрын
$2500 is very reasonable considering how much Wilson and B&W charge for their top-of-the-line bookshelf speakers.
@murraycampbell1548Ай бұрын
Nice to see some Bohren and der Club of Gore in your playlist, John. Have you explored other Doom or Dark Jazz offerings? Pretty intriguing. Cheers!
@allenfields9058Ай бұрын
Such an excellent project. Love their albums.
@amok281Ай бұрын
I think the BBC should be having words with Musical Fidelity as it seems the use of LS3/5a implies BBC involvement/approval - yet it has apparently not been asked for or given.
@mrpositroniaАй бұрын
I've always wanted an LS3/5a. When set up correctly, they can sound amazing.
@dal2258Ай бұрын
Studio 89 review coming soon! Your German is sehr gut!
@nixternalАй бұрын
LS3/5a will always be in my top 5, probably even top 3 speakers. Love the Stirling and the Falcons. I can't wait to listen to the Musical Fidelity version. I use a version in a near field configuration and absolutely love them.
@pauldelissen890315 күн бұрын
I was very lucky to be given(!) a pair of Kef R101’s end last year. Comes quite close to the ls3/5a at least in the units used in that one. I gave it some tlc with new and decent binding posts and a complete recap with a tailor made capset from Falcon Acoustics. They sound absolutely delicious. I also combine vintage with future fi in that I use a Bluesound Node, highpass stereo out to a Rega Brio (which basically functions as a power amp) and the sub out to a Rel HT1003. That makes (my opinion) for a broader range where it works well, not just smaller acoustic music or jazz etc but it works also fine for Infected Mushroom. So don’t dismiss this sort of speakers as pipe and slippers, combine with modern stuff and have the best of both worlds…
@TheRealWindlePoons16 күн бұрын
I've never owned a pair of LS3/5A speakers but an uncle had a pair. They sounded very good in his small listening room. Just a minor point on impedance though. Fifteen ohms may be a gentle load for a solid-state amplifier which is a voltage source expecting eight ohms - but if you use a valve power amplifier, a fifteen ohm load on an eight ohm output tapping is a *harder* load as valve amps are a current source. (If you did physics at school and understand Ohm's law you will see what I mean.) If you buy a used pair from, say the early '80s which has an original crossover and drivers then I am certain it will no longer be to original BBC specification and consequently sound different. The drivers may be OK but I'd wager my next pension payment that the electrolytic capacitors in the crossover are well out of spec. There are professionals out there who will check this out for you and replace duff components but its all extra cost.
@KawaiizealotАй бұрын
I've lived with a set of original Rodgers ones bought from the BBC for the last 4 years and i can never picture any circumstances where i would ever willingly part from them for something else. id love a chance to test some of the new breed of them to see how my tired old set match up
@alaincayer8999Ай бұрын
I have Harbeth P3ESR-SE for more than 10 years. I changed my Audiolab amplifier to a 20 watt class A, just like I bought new speakers.
@CaptainCrunch823Ай бұрын
Love my Silver Badge Falcon LS3/5A’s! Makes me wonder how such an old design can be made to sound so fantastic😊
@LynnMitchell-wk7poАй бұрын
I have an early pair of these made by Swisstone(the immediate successor to Rogers). Set about a foot from the wall, seated bout 4 feet away, the sound was incredible, completely drew me in. Setting them up 3-4 feet from the wall, seated about 8 feet, not so much. A vintage pair should have a matching serial number(A&B) on each speaker cabinet, on each driver and the crossover.
@doctorrobin3040Ай бұрын
Nice. I have a pair of Rogers Studio 1's. Had 'em since new. Re-capped and with a new Falcon mid driver. Just beautiful. Thanks.
@kumargeorge4977Ай бұрын
I heard one and it blew my mind. That will be my next go to speaker. Cheers
@tonyhodgkinson4586Ай бұрын
They don’t appear to have the Tegan grill covers of the original or my current Falcon pair.
@Dee.J.MogfryАй бұрын
Every man and their dog has made this speaker! Falcon Audio have got the closest to the originals, the new rogers ones are pants! The best ones were the red ticker tape versions which were made by the guys that made them but there are around a dozen or less in existence. If you want a pair of these, then get the original Rogers and do not buy the 11ohm ones either!
@tremot7143Ай бұрын
The LS3/5A is a cracking little speaker. They don't do everything as good modern speakers do but what they lack in technicality, they make up for in character. I have recapped KEF Concerto, which add a B139 woofer in a rather large 62 liter front ported cabinet. No subwoofer needed as they reach down into mid 20Hz in my room with good control. I really think they should make a newer version of those for people who want big (bass) sound and that classic British mid focussed character all rolled into one.
@kristofferabildАй бұрын
Please review the Revival Audio Atalante 3 next. Lovely retro look modern sound 😊
@hansrasmussen5239Ай бұрын
Studio 89 review coming soon. Nice to know.
@basa1549Ай бұрын
Hi John, I really applaud this review! In my opinion you have an excellent channel, but you focus quite often on - in your own words ‘the level of detail’ and less on the musicality. This is what most reviewers do and this is probably what is expected from the market. Therefore.. reviewing ‘old world’ components like the LS3/5a’s is greatly appreciated by some old school folk like me. Knowing that you look in to the musicality of hi-fi, I was wondering what took you so long! 😂 I’m pretty sure you’d be impressed with the Harbeth M30.x’s too, I have them paired with some customised Croft amps and the midrange is out of this world. Being a bigger box than the LS, it packs some low too. Highs are detailed, but not overly so. Feel free to pm me if you’re curious :)
@heinzr97345 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. A few comments. Dr. Müller, the tweeter manufacturer, is a time-honored German company that has always made the beadings for my old Alnico Tannoys, to mention it. Any LS3/5a, no matter what, only works properly with the grill on. That's why it's a bit naive to show it constantly without a grill. When you mention that the MF LS3/5a has a 15 ohm impedance, why don't you say a word about the xover? Is it based on autoformer or on resistive ladder? That is the most essential point when I would do a review of any new! LS3/5a. Another tip for placement. If you “catch” the room modes at around 40Hz on the wide wall side as the front wall of the room, you don't need a sub. You shouldn't place the LS3/5a too far apart, they are small and they make a miniature “wall of sound”. Let's say 2.5 meters. They should be angled in at just 7! degrees. If you follow all of this, the sun can rise on a sound holodeck like you've never experienced before. I've had a Stirling V2 since 2006 and I'm very happy with it. I use it with “Something Solid” speaker stands. If I didn't have it, I'd probably be back in the market for an LS3/5a. I can already sense it again... now you can still get a new Stirling Broadcast from Doug Stirling, you just have to call him personally and he will find a solution (because of Brexit) if you call from Europe. If the Stirling is no longer available, I suspect there will be a new cult wave because the V2 plays lower and can handle higher loads. But that's just a side note. The internet is full of controversial views. Derek Hughes , the son of Spendors Spencer Hughes, has tuned the V2 xover in the same way as he has tuned the newer Graham Audio 3/5a xover.
@allanwhittle3041Ай бұрын
Love the channel John . What a finely tuned diplomat you are , So for 2,500 Euros the bass is none existant , the detail is not so good , they're a bit fuzzy around the edges etc etc .. But you do like the look of em and they might suit someone not requiring any of the aforementioned attributes , someone who likes a more muddy take on things . Beautifully put though , one must watch ones P&Qs ...Top channel sir !!!!
@DarkoAudioАй бұрын
You (deliberately?) missed 'superior vocal intelligibility' and a 'richer, meatier midrange'.
@allanwhittle3041Ай бұрын
@@DarkoAudio HaHa well done 👍🤣
@nicholasbaines7868Ай бұрын
Hi . All your audio clips and the music you choose to add always sound so cool, Can you produce a sort of play list of your favourite electronic music tunes. Thanks so much
@Palindromeguy1Ай бұрын
I know this is a massive channel so not sure if you read the comments. But I would just like to thank you for showing me the song see mi yah by rhythm and sound. I would like to put you on or not to a song by groundation called smile or Babylon rule dem. Keep up the great work
@DarkoAudioАй бұрын
If you like Rhythm & Sound, you might also like King Midas Sound.
@jocool7370Ай бұрын
You turned the A/C on. Was the sound too warm? 😂😂😂
@tunejunkyАй бұрын
had a pair of Rogers LS 3/5a's for 20 years. naturally i had a subwoofer as well and although designed for near-field, they did a great job in a modest sized room. Musical Fidelity may be "playing it safe", but why not considering very few speakers in the bookshelf class are as well rounded.
@JMC1992Ай бұрын
I firmly believe that if you like rock music, trying some specific extreme metal albums on speakers and amps is required to hear their full EQ curves. Fuzz pedals, distortion pedals and faster, punchier bass need to be heard before a final judgment on audio equipment.
@Stuck_in_the_70sАй бұрын
I recently sold a beautiful pair of Rogers 15ohm LS3/5As (1979 model) in EX cond. on eBay for a buddy of mine - and they went for serious money I was actually astonished. I have to say they did sound really very good partnered with my Luxman LX-380 and I very nearly kept them myself, but in the end decided against it as I felt they weren’t quite as good as my AE509s - but it was very close!
@adrianinnavan3910Ай бұрын
KEF produced a version of the LS3/5a which had 4 terminals on the back to allow bi-amping.
@analogueman5364Ай бұрын
I have the chartwell (swisstone electronics) PM55 variant purchased new in the early 80s. Terrific little bookshelf speaker all these years later. Yes they're a bit soft in their presentation and lacking outright bass extension compared to modern speakers, but thats part of their charm, especially with the current fashion for often over etched and fatiguing speaker designs.
@michaelstaruszkiewicz8798Ай бұрын
I have always preferred stand mount speakers due to my nomad life as a career submarine sailor; my favorite critical 2-channel system is still anchored by the LINN Kan Mk.1 speaker, circa 1984! For Rock & Fusion I lean towards the JBL Studio S38II & KEF Q for my 7.2.4 Yamaha DSP/HT System. SVS 3000 Micro subwoofers in tandem serve LF duties. Don't Fix what isn't Broken is my mantra (BUT I adore the BRX & KEF R3 Meta's!).
@hobhood7118Ай бұрын
These are perfect for high-quality desktop listening. I have Harbeth P3ESR which is a version of the LS35A. My desktop system is my hi-fi system, so I wanted something outstanding. I don't think they stand comparison with other less expensive speakers for more conventional set ups.
@dirkbusche54Ай бұрын
Nice video, good with comparative components. BUT: Your LS 3/5 are about 2.70 metres apart in width. Consequently, your listening distance is similarly large. Too big. LS 3/5 is a classic nearfield monitor, with a maximum listening distance of 1.80 metres, or even better just 1.50 metres. This is what it was designed for. At a greater listening distance, their qualities are not fully utilised. In this respect, there is a question mark behind your review. I myself have an Ls 3/5 derivative at home, Leema Xen Monitor. And I have tried out the different listening distances. I think 1.60 metres is ideal. With Croft Integrated Amp on massive Dynaudio Stands 4.
@user-qg5iz6jj3yАй бұрын
thanks. just what I added in the comments.
@johntucker5994Ай бұрын
Jon, detailed, accurate descriptions using nuanced language is never pretentious. (just don't go getting a smoking jacket, pipe and slippers on us, lol)
@jmsjms29615 күн бұрын
Great. But, why does it cost that much? Just curious...
@robsandler1818Ай бұрын
Excellent review, but my issue is with Musical Fidelity who seemingly has ignored the Philadelphia/Delaware High End Audio Market and there are a large number of Audio Stores in this area. That’s an immediate turn-off for me!
@bubby37218 күн бұрын
The Bear joke. LMAO
@kennethbowron8303Ай бұрын
I had the real ROGER LS3/5A 15ohm 25watts seal box need a goliath subwoofer 2chanel or yamaha subwoofer with it . Great for Jazz & Classical music. great little speakers..bottom end is lacking bass.
@ElkemperАй бұрын
8:55 John casually flexing that he has an AC in (not just anywhere, but) Berlin! That is even greater degree of luxury than tens of k's in audio gear, lol.
@tweakermanАй бұрын
Upgrade the LS3/5a crossover & they can sound magical, another great video👍
@narabdelaАй бұрын
...er, no. They sound fine as they are. No need to tinker with them.
@arnolfini1434Ай бұрын
Do the grilles have any effect on the sound?
@somebodyxАй бұрын
They should remain in place. Else edge diffraction is created altering the HF response. These grilles are meeting the felt frame around the tweeter filling out surface to the cabinet edges.
@darrellross8609Ай бұрын
D, I have the "SoundArtist". They are lovely. Best , D.
@borlach321Ай бұрын
You have an A1. Nice job!
@michaelknibbsАй бұрын
Working copacetically together? Not heard that before.
@dougg1075Ай бұрын
Get the Sound Artist for 700 bones. There are positive reviews and comes close enough without breaking the bank.
@barrybrennan2135Ай бұрын
The ASR test had them dropping to 2 Ohms.
@bobbler42Ай бұрын
1:30 I happen to be watching this at a desk immediately under me da's pair of (currently unused) original Rogers LS3/5as, which he's had since at least the late 80s. Not being ported explains the wall mounting I guess. Still, serendipitous.
@cityslacker6221Ай бұрын
Didn’t Pete Cornish say in an interview once, that he worked on the design of these or one of their iterations when he worked for the BBC?
@bjk6994Ай бұрын
Spendor made a bi-wireable version of the LS3/5A in the ‘90s. I had a pair for many years before replacing them with the Falcons. Both in bi-wireable (using Kimber jumpers) and not, I find the Falcons better especially in the highs. Could it be simply the age of the tweeters?
@Daniel1976621 күн бұрын
I’m trying to find a speaker to place on my desktop for near field, often low volume Hifi music listening, and I want to use my own dac. I also have a sub. I keep hearing that I should give these a look, but in not sure I can afford them. Is there anything else you might suggest for this use case?
@s.daniel9224Ай бұрын
I go through different gear. I keep my MF A1. Absolutely love it… very emotional music.
@eliasroque2397Ай бұрын
Well, 70s vintage amplifiers had more bass than new ones even with the tones in flat position, i never heard Ls3/5s before, but since they have vintage specs i think they will be more balanced with a 70s old Sansui, Pioneer, Quad, or an high quality Grundig, Philips etc... with a low dumping factor since they are seald, European ones at the time had a very pleasant deep bass that i personally really like. best regards, e um abraço desde Portugal.
@alasdairmorrison5612Ай бұрын
Studio 9 review coming soon?
@trevorbartram5473Ай бұрын
Listening to you on a pair of Malcolm Jones designed Tabor speakers built from kits circa 1980. The design was published in HiFiN&RR magazine & uses Audax drive units. I wonder how these 60s/70s drive units compare with modern designs? The lack of low level detail, you mentioned, is worrying. Assuming all three speakers are 'flat' what is causing that?
@nachincbaАй бұрын
Hello, Thank you for bringing these reviews. I'd like to ask you about any portable speakers that you recommend since I travel a lot but I would like to have good quality sound so I can have better sound on the notebook to watch movies and music in general. greetings
@69MuscleКүн бұрын
Great review. I’ve read so many amazing reviews about this legendary speaker. Many reviewers have said the same thing, “if I could only have 1 pair of speakers…” I must these. Or the Harbeths.
@user-fz8ep5ey4vАй бұрын
I have a pair of Chartwells that Jerry at Falcon acoustics checked out for me .
@HenrikJonsson-rf6zhАй бұрын
They are supposed to be placed close to the wall. This gives them the much needed bass reinforcement.
@andywrollo2915Ай бұрын
Ive got a pair of musical fidelity mc2's. The first ones not the crap mk2 which they decided to design and build themselves. The originals designed by an expert. Still sound brilliant. Bought in 1986.
@connorduke4619Ай бұрын
Wasn't clear to me from the video which one had better instrument separation the Musical Fidelity it the Monitor Audio Studio 89?
@gregoryeiding5395Ай бұрын
Studio 89 review coming soon
@speakersiloveАй бұрын
I’m presuming the drivers are from Falcon Acoustics?
@dnlphlpttАй бұрын
loads of variants on this design online. What makes the Musical Fidelity stick out? Ive had a few pairs of these over the years. Amp pairings is a nightmare. But conversely they like valves.... £2000? Tons of flavour....Its like theyre tuned for music, not some chart in an R and D workshop. I like these like the original Tannoy Gold for the same reason.
@jonvandervelde6947Ай бұрын
How soon is coming soon for the Studio 89 review?
@PaoloCaminitiАй бұрын
Perhaps a missing point in the review: this is one of the few speakers you can put against a wall without boomy sound, actually with some more bass.
@MsCorbachoАй бұрын
I think the one that was biwired it was the Raymond Cook edition by Kef , ( not 100% sure thou ,..on the name or if they were biwired)
@DoctorDistortion2011Ай бұрын
I hope you auditioned with the front grilles on as ISTR from my time at the BBC that is how they are designed to be listened to?!
@stigmogensen4854Ай бұрын
Harbeth did a ls3/5a that was biwireable, with BBC approval. 1990 I believe......
@user-qg5iz6jj3yАй бұрын
I think your listening room is still too large for these speakers to sound right. I myself have a pair of Spendor A1 speakers. Close box design and similar in size. They sounded awful in a room about the same size as yours. My room is much smaller, the speakers just about 45cm from the back wall and listening chair 2 meters in front of them. Perfect sound and enough low end (for me anyway).
@Big-J-8579Ай бұрын
I never got the appeal for these speakers. I still don't especially at that price point. For about $800, maybe. Interesting review for sure. Thanks again!
@brianbieniowski2777Ай бұрын
BBC speakers will always feel like playing on hard mode to me as a US consumer. Which identical $3K box is the "right" one? Will I still enjoy Drexciya on them? What if vocal & acoustic instrument reproduction isn't actually my objective and I just want early Commotions records to sound decent? Rogers vs Falcon vs Spendor vs Harbeth vs Chartwell vs Stirling vs Graham. Only available from one distributor that you need to contact via fax, but only if you got a referral from Herb Reichert after he inspected your moving coil cartridge personally. I tell you this sorcery feels impenetrable to us regular adults. 😂
@TimofejNenarokovАй бұрын
if you still have Zu DWX can you compare them to LS3?
@DavidMorleyАй бұрын
I have 2 pairs of Roger’s JR149 with subwoofers. They are basically the round version I believe. Lovely sounding speakers.
@DarkoAudioАй бұрын
I had a mate in Sydney who also swore by his JR149 but I could never get over their cylindrical design. 😆
@DavidMorleyАй бұрын
@@DarkoAudio the subwoofer is a great coffee table however.
@DarkoAudioАй бұрын
Ha!
@DarkoAudioАй бұрын
Ha!
@adamx97Ай бұрын
Studio 89 review
@Lovelacewatkins139Ай бұрын
On looks alone I would take the 5a
@blah5387Ай бұрын
Where’s the Catholic or not Catholic poll?
@herme99Ай бұрын
I love BBC monitors. I have Harbeth PS3s for near field listening. Would like to try the Falcons.
@SoundsGood07Ай бұрын
But John…What about…Open Baffle? I for one would be interested in your opinion about this different speaker design/concept compared to any more traditional box speakers you happen to have in house.
@DarkoAudioАй бұрын
If Clayton Shaw will send me a pair of Caladan, I'm down.
@SoundsGood07Ай бұрын
Or @PureAudioProject.
@Jeep_on_audioАй бұрын
When I bought the Rogers LS3/5a in 1986 they were €665. Loved them for a decade, even with 25W tubes, until I got tired of them. No bass, no air. The filter is simply too complex. I now built my own interpretation, with an AMT and better drivers with a super minimal filter. No pipe and slippers but super fast, detailed and extended. Not worth this much money.
@gratmatassa5432Ай бұрын
too much expectation from a speaker designed to be listened to in a Bedford van in the 70's
@leeh4722Ай бұрын
Are these better than LS50 then?
@barneyrubble9309Ай бұрын
Not better but different. You need to understand the back story of the ls3/5a.
@barrybrennan2135Ай бұрын
I would say the Kefs are a much better value proposition, play louder, and are probably, for most, better suited to a wide variety of genres. All that being said, some will prefer the sound of Ls3/5a, saying they have better mids and tonality, are more easy to place without port issues, better aesthetic, etc. If you have the budget, listen to both. Otherwise buy the Kef.
@tonyhodgkinson4586Ай бұрын
The 50’s don’t even come close to the 3/5a
@MrGfunk215Ай бұрын
The ls3/5a are WAY more detailed and “natural sounding” whereas the 50’s have some what of cold generic sound. The ls3/5a probably didn’t have the right gear
@dexterts1Ай бұрын
Studio 89 review coming soon🙂↔️🙂↔️
@Andy-pu2ivАй бұрын
Two and a half grand!
@jeffk1212Ай бұрын
Vandersteen
@richarddutchholland4780Ай бұрын
For the price I’d go for the Harbeth P3ESR Speakers……
@muddymike10Ай бұрын
Ed Woods review of Studio 9, wrapped in cashmere, coming soon from outer-space...
@MrGfunk215Ай бұрын
Of all of the monitors /small speakers/bookshelf’s I’ve heard, NOTHING comes close if you get the 15 ohm version + smooth tube amps (hh Scott, 300 B’s or amps with strong toroidal transfers like a naim uniti atom (trruusstttt me!)