Martyn Miles
pfm Member
I have always always a soft spot for the D5s, since a friend bought a pair in the ‘70s.
A pair became available which needed some work.
Replace the tweeters and do some cabinet work.
After some research I discovered the original ( Fane ) tweeters were now unavailable.
B & W themselves used another make as well as Fane ones.
Research indicted Peerless models of the same era as the speakers were compatible.
A pair were located.
The cabinets were professionally re-sprayed in black and look superb.
I’ve just finished re-assembling them and giving them a run.
OK, they’re not LS3/5as or Spendor BC1s but none the worse for that.
Open, slightly ‘bright’ but detailed and with a nicely balanced bass.
I’m often surprised how good old speakers can sound...
A pair became available which needed some work.
Replace the tweeters and do some cabinet work.
After some research I discovered the original ( Fane ) tweeters were now unavailable.
B & W themselves used another make as well as Fane ones.
Research indicted Peerless models of the same era as the speakers were compatible.
A pair were located.
The cabinets were professionally re-sprayed in black and look superb.
I’ve just finished re-assembling them and giving them a run.
OK, they’re not LS3/5as or Spendor BC1s but none the worse for that.
Open, slightly ‘bright’ but detailed and with a nicely balanced bass.
I’m often surprised how good old speakers can sound...