LS3/5A - Loudspeaker

The LS3/5A is a industry standard closed type monitor speaker.

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.

Due to the closed type cabinet, the LS3/5A convinces with its clear and fast playback. As the speaker was designed to be used for studio applications, the midrange is extremely detailed and realistic. The 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.

 

 

Not only for professional use

Over the years, the LS3/5A became an industry standard for music studios, especially for classical recordings. It also quickly gained interest in the audiophile sector. Due to the small size, the LS3/5A is the perfect fit for small living rooms. Do not get fooled by the size: The speaker surprises with a lot of low end information. Due to the closed type design, the bass is quick and perfectly defined, compared to a bass reflex speaker.

The LS3/5A was produced by several speaker manufacturers over many decades already. The Musical Fidelity A1 was always the perfect partner with its Class A amplification. The result was an astonishing clear, detailed and warm sound stage.

The LS3/5A In Brief

• Two way, closed back type
• Nominal Impedance: 15 Ohms
• Sensitivity: 82.5dB/W/M
• Manufactured according to the BBC R&D design 1976/29
• For near/midfield listening distances
• Extreme accuracy in midrange frequencies
• Quick and perfectly defined bass due to closed back
• Linear frequency response down to 100Hz
• Truly extraordinary sound stage and imaging
• Perfect combination with Class A amplifiers like the Musical Fidelity A1
• Astonishingly clear, detailed and warm sound stage

 

 

REVIEW & AWARDS

Musical Fidelity LS3/5a Loudspeaker Review - Read More

"To my ears, the new Musical Fidelity is one of the best-sounding LS3/5a variants on sale – and I have heard most over the years. It is head and shoulders above many classic examples of the breed, and arguably a properly implemented box-fresh version is always going to be betterolder, classic examples of the breed that I've heard – a high-quality, box-fresh version is always going to be better. This can be bought brand new and relatively inexpensively, from a wide range of dealers in this country and beyond. And, finally, Heinz Lichtenegger tells me that he's not yet finished with loudspeakers, so watch this space for more Musical Fidelity designs.." - David Price

 

Review Musical Fidelity LS3/5A, LS5/9 and A1: prove all things, hold fast to that which is good - Read More

"Both speakers bring a natural reproduction of voice and instrument, not polished to flatter, just pure on the bone to impress. Both suitable for connection to the Musical Fidelity A1 amplifier or another brand/type, conversely the A1 can be used on many types of speakers. What has remained is the old-fashioned appearance that offers many acoustic advantages over the slim columns of today. What has remained is the class A setting of the transistors, unfortunately also the current consumption and the heat development that goes with it. You have to make sacrifices to optimally enjoy music." - René van Es 

 

Musical Fidelity LS3/5A - Read More

"This new version of the BBC's legendary small two-way monitoring speakers is made with great seriousness. The finish and construction are impeccable. The Musical Fidelity LS3/5A remain technically limited HiFi speakers, but they also have a very natural, warm and full-bodied sound reproduction, which is damn attractive." 

 

Hi-Fi Choice 11/2023

"the MF clearly has the core LS3/5A genes and the immaculately rendered structure, timing, expansive soundstage and precise imaging are easily identified" - David Vivian

 

 

 

WhatHiFi 03/2024

"The midrange is the star of the show here; voices, no matter what song or genre or recording, are delivered with a beautiful, natural quality.Voices have character and texture. Imaging is very good. I‘d even consider buying a pair for myself..." - Kashfia Kabir

 

Stereo 09/2023

"The creamy colorful music reproduction is of outstanding quality, extremely delicate and fine, of rarely heard detail and expressiveness. The stage is very well illuminated and layered in depth." - Tom Frantzen 

 

Audio Test 01/2024

"Even in a medium-sized room, they sound very transparent, detailed and, above all, spacious." - Thomas Kirsche

 

High Fidelity.pl 07/2023

"These are speakers that play a wonderfully big sound. The speakers disappear from the room, and this is not a worn-out "cliché", but a fact." - WOJCIECH PACUŁA

InfoAudio.pl 11/2023

"There is something magical about it. What comes to the forefront is a huge emotional charge wrapped in a capsule woven with softer sounds." - Waldemar Nowak 

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Type	Two way, closed type
Frequency response	80Hz-20KHz +/-3dB
Nominal Impedance	15 Ohms
Sensitivity	82.5dB/W/M
Woofer	110mm Cone
Tweeter	19mm Dome
Recommended amplifier	20-150W
Cabinet	12mm birch plywood
Finish	Palisander veneer
Dimensions	305 x 190 x 165mm (HxWxD)
Weight	4.9Kg (each speaker)