LS3/5A

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LS3/5A
The LS3/5A was originally designed for listening places where space was limited, like mobile control rooms for television. The goal was a linear frequency response down to 100Hz with an excellent sound quality.

The LS3/5A is one of the most famous loudspeaker designs of the last 50 years. Originally designed for professional use it was quickly picked up as a favourite in recording studios, particularly when monitoring classical recordings. However, it's passionate audiophiles who have really kept this design relevant over the years.

The Musical Fidelity LS3/5A is designed to be as close to the original design as possible, and the result is a two-way closed cabinet speaker that convinces with its clear and fast playback. Of particular note is its extremely detailed and realistic midrange, but be prepared for a surprise when you realise how much low-end information it's still able to deliver. The whole sound stage and imaging of vocals and instruments is truly extraordinary.

The LS3/5A works best in a near/mid-field listening distance between two and four meters away from the listener, and its size makes it particularly friendly for small rooms. It's also the perfect match for another audiophile icon - the Musical Fidelity A1 amplifier. When combined in this way the result is an astonishing clear, detailed and warm sound stage.

This product is no longer available to order and will not be coming back into stock.

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LS3/5A

RRP: £2349.00

The LS3/5A was originally designed for listening places where space was limited, like mobile control rooms for television. The goal was a linear frequency response down to 100Hz with an excellent sound quality.

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David Vivian , Hi-Fi Choice , October 2023

Hi-Fi Choice Review the Musical Fidelity LS3/5A Loudspeakers

"Here’s yet another shade of LS3/5A that preserves the legacy and does things beyond the reach of other small speakers."

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Martin Virgo , Maverick HiFi , March 2024

Welcome back to the wonderful world of the BBC LS3/5a loudspeaker.

"I think these are excellent speakers. If you are in the market for a pair of LS3/5a and have the required entry fee they should be on your audition list."

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Kashfia Kabir , What Hi-Fi? , March 2024

Musical Fidelity's LS3/5A and the enduring appeal of BBC-inspired small speakers

"In person, it’s hard not to be charmed by the way these LS3/5A speakers look. The cabinet looks modest but is built and finished to a very high quality."

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John Darko , Darko Audio , July 2024

Musical Fidelity LS3/5a review (vs. Monitor Audio, GoldenEar)

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format_quoteHenley Says...

Designed to be a as close to matching the specifications and performance of the original  LS3/5A design, this new version of the classic monitor speaker is a perfect match for the A1  amplifier from Musical Fidelity. This speaker sounds as good as it ever has, and is ideal for small room or near-field listening environments, but after hearing them in our demo room I'd encourage you to consider them for any space.

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Simon Powell Operations Director

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