REVIEW: SoundArtist LS3/5A. Does it deserve the badge?

[@josegallardos4265]

I bought last Saturday at a thrift store a pair of Chartwell LS 3 / 5 for 2.95 each speaker.

[@daniellustgarten5857]

I'M AN EXPAT LIVING IN CHINA , AND I LEFT MY SYSTEM AT MY HOME (NAGRA AMP-PREAMP, AVAND-GARDE UNO SPEAKERS ETC ETC, A VERY EXPENSIVE SYSTEM)SO IN CHINA I BOUGTH ,ANOTHER COPY LS3/5 BRAND MASTERAUDIO A LITTLE MORE EXPENSIVE (AROUND 1000 $) AND A CHINESE VALVE AMPLIFIER A CAYIN MT35 MKII, AND TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT , I DONT MISS MY GIANT SYSTEM AT ALL.BY THE WAY I LOVE YOUR HONEST ,SIMPLE AND VERY CLEAR REVIEWS.....THAKS

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Hi there, thanks for your kind comment 👍 That was a serious system you had to leave behind. But as I said in the video, and you confirm it, a small system can really be captivating if well matched - Thanks for the compliment 👍

[@dougg1075]

I have them in a bedroom system connected to a Pioneer SX750 and it’s very nice. Sitting on top of piece of bedroom furniture that butts against the wall , the bass is surprisingly deep and can actually be heard on the other end of the house. I won’t be selling these:)

[@twenty4seven368]

I bought a pair and I enjoy them very much. Very good if you are sensitive to good tone and for small room.

[@frederikjacob1985]

Prachtige review! Leuk in elkaar gestoken ook! Ziet en klinkt zeer professioneel! Bedankt Ivar! Ik heb er van genoten!

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Dankjewel Frederik. Fijn om te horen 👍🔊☕️

[@terenceyow]

Your review sealed the deal for me to buy these speakers. Just received them. Very well packaged double carton box with wood skeleton on the outside. Paired them with SMSL SU9 Dac Preamp + SMSL DA-9 Power Amp + REL TZeros. For near field listening in my work office. So far so good. I think I've got a combo that'll last me for a while. Fantastic mid-range and treble. Great imaging. Sound stage is not relevant for me cos of super near field use. Low end is reinforced by my RELs very well. Plays any genre of music well.

[@Untilitpases]

Hi, thanks for sharing your feedback as it can help others researching this. How far are you sitting from these speakers in your office? Would you think these play good in a ~2.5m listening distance? And importantly, do these play well with low volume? Thank you in advance.

[@terenceyow]

@@Untilitpases the speakers are between 30-50cm from my head. 1.5m apart from each other. About 5 degree toe in. 15 degree elevation so the mid point of the speaker between the tweeter and woofer are firing at ear level.

[@Untilitpases]

@@terenceyow Thank you for replying. Hope you keep enjoying these! And about low volume and relatively mid distance?

[@terenceyow]

@@Untilitpases yes low volume is good enough for me. 2.5m distance should be good too as long as your room is not too big. Having a subwoofer really helps complete the soundstage and overall sound quality and ability to play more types of music. But these are perfect on their own if you value mid range and vocals above all else and have a $600 budget.

[@bogmat26]

Nice review! I like the new touch!

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback 👍☕️🔊

[@andredevries4987]

Hoi ivar. Mooie revieuw Voor de nieuwprijs van deze speakers koop je tweede hands soms originele. Ik denk dat de originele ls3/5a compleet anders klinkt dan de sound artist. Een paar jaar geleden op de xfi stond Rik stoet met stirling ls3/5a speakers en deze klonken waanzinnig mooi ook in het laag. Maar als je het niet hoort dan weet je het ook niet en de sound artist speakers zien er wel heel mooi uit. IK wens jou een heel fijn weekend. Gr André de vries.

[@terrycard6775]

Good review as usual. They are nice speakers.The original Rogers were somewhat legendary. Best wishes Terry uk 🇬🇧 👍.

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

😀 Thanks man, and thanks for your support (as always) 👍🔊☕️

[@darrellross8609]

Perchased where. Thankyou, D.

[@MarkSWilliams27]

Enjoyable, informative review. To all the "expert naysayers" --- reserve comments until you have heard them. And, I mean in person. Not on KZbin.

[@vittoriomartinidonati]

Hello and they for the review, finally!!

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Yeah, sorry about that. Things don’t always go as planned. Hope you liked the review

[@vittoriomartinidonati]

@@theaudiophilebarista2424 yes thanks, I like them very much as well, i use them on desktop with Yamaha RN803D, and Rel t5i, very musical, never fatiguing

[@Alan-megan]

Nice review 👍👍

[@Skipper_fr3d3rik]

Een hele leuke review. Waar zijn de speakersnu? Heb je ze nog in je bezit?

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Dank, ik had ze te leen. Helaas weg dus

[@AndrewNeilBaird]

Nice small speaker to sit on the shelf beside my fake rolex watch.

[@likesnoozn]

Excellent review. Did you pair them with a sub?

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Hi Peter. Thanks. I reviewed them without a sub. Just wanted to know what they could do on their own.

[@michaelmuetstege2965]

You have already listened to the original LS3/5a Rogers in my man cave, perhaps an addition to what you have experienced as a difference?

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Hi Michael, yes I know, but it was already a long time ago I had the SoundArtists in my house so I was not sure enough to include it 👍

[@colorist_tommy4247]

well done.

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

👍

[@nwr99nwr99]

Your tidal link doesn't work for me

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Okay, tried to fix it. Try again please?

[@nwr99nwr99]

@@theaudiophilebarista2424 works now 👍thanks

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

@@nwr99nwr99 Cool. Thanks for pointing it out 👍😀🔊☕️

[@JG-gg9wk]

Nice honest review But this.is where the Chinese bashers will spread their hate. I've heard these, and yes they are good, surprisingly good. Are they the Rodgers, no. But their also not 4k These are.6 bills. Do the math.

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Who cares about Chinese bashers . ‘Made in China’ has changed. They don’t like it…so what?

[@JG-gg9wk]

​@@theaudiophilebarista2424 Amen to that.

[@jean-micheldeleaz7248]

Driver par un ensemble Quand 😉

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

Somewhat muddy sound, good with vocals only.

[@peterbuckland6332]

I bought for £5 in 2004 a pair of Goldman’s LS35A’s from an electrical store they were v good 😑

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

@@peterbuckland6332 You lucky man 😀👍

[@peterbuckland6332]

I done better than that in late 90’s someone came into my T/v shop and sold me a pair of LS35A’s ( good man’s) for £5 pounds

[@monkeyshines9060]

Fake duplicate doesn’t sound like LS3/A Chinese junk buy British….the Chinese aren’t meeting any of the specs. Goofy

[@matthewtaylor7355]

How du buy overpriced British speakers..

[@stevejones8660]

With overvalued £ ?

[@michaelvincent8306]

Totally agree I purchased these had them for a month tried them with sugden a21 and se valve amplifier and they sound nothing like my friends rodgers ls3 5a we ab demoed them I returned for a refund and purchased a brittish pair off falcon ls3 5a now they are good but not a bargain

[@monkeyshines9060]

Crap crossover Chinese junk

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

Did you hear them?

[@monkeyshines9060]

@@theaudiophilebarista2424 Yupppp

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

@@monkeyshines9060 Well, you have seen what I think of them. I guess we have different opinions. No problem. Thanks for watching 👍🔊☕️

[@y.k.9705]

@@theaudiophilebarista2424 I have them and I don't use them. I prefer Focal sound.

[@theaudiophilebarista2424]

@@y.k.9705 Sure. What model do you use?

[@bigdaddy7468]

Hey, man. Don't just review it in words. Let me hear the speaker.