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Re. LS3/5a speakers.
I used the phrase "much misunderstood speakers", because that is what I feel they are. The majority misunderstand the purpose for which these speakers were designed. They were designed by the BBC for near-field monitoring (largely of speech) in the confined space of their outside broadcast vans. They were never designed to be a full-range monitors used in a far-field listening environment; as is required for speakers used in domestic listening rooms.
The fact they sound surprisingly good when used away from the environment for which they designed, is no justification for either excessive praise or damming criticism. Given however the absurd prices increasingly being paid, the notion of the 'Emporer's new clothes' is understandable.
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That's a low price compared with some eBay auctions of LS3/5as.
It's a strange world when they're bought as 'collectable items', rather than something to use.
I like my LS3/5as as speakers that sound good on broadcasts by the BBC.
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Apparently this works perfectly!
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Shockingly pricey pair of Lowther Acousta speakers. Fitted with older generation PM6A drivers.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-L...oAAOSwRQlXdqqt
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