LS3/5a's

I've heard people comment "they're the best speaker i've ever heard" , the soundstage is breathtaking etc. .. etc . .. Tell you the honest truth!! They're just ok. You have to remember that they're old technology that back then was great. I believe the BBC originally wanted a monitor speaker that was small , could be used on location and could reproduce the human voice to its best way-way back then and the LS3/5a was born. The bass isn't great , just what you'd expect from speakers shoehorned inside a small enclosure. These days many small ported boxes with new technology at a fraction of the price will sound much better than the LS3/5a's. I was lucky , mine cost me nothing and they were a matched pair in immaculate condition. It was an original un-abused rogers pair and it was lovely to own them for 3-4 years testing them against other modern small speakers. I eventually sold them for £650 which was very nice. They're a valuable modern day antique and i must advise buyers contemplating owning them for their amazing sound , please please please listen to them first , they really are not sensational. Opt for an up to date small pair of bookshelf speakers , honestly if size is crucial and you wont look back. The LS3/5 a's are well made and good quality , as most products then were made well but they are definitely not worth the price they're going for. They're a bit inflated by their , history , fame and hypeRead full review

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