Ls3/5a inspired speakers:
Harbeth P3ESR
Spendor S3/5R2
KEF LS50
Falcon 15 ohm LS3/5a
Stirling LS3/5a V2
Graham LS3/5
Graham LS3/5a
It's getting a little crowded!
PS: I own 4 of the above speakers and used to own one more. No secrets - the Falcon is my favourite.
Update - they say the LS3/5 will be $2995 and available late October.
$2995? Sounds insane to me. We shall see.
Ls3/5a inspired speakers:
Harbeth P3ESR
Spendor S3/5R2
KEF LS50
Falcon 15 ohm LS3/5a
Stirling LS3/5a V2
Graham LS3/5
Graham LS3/5a
It's getting a little crowded!
Has anyone measured these newcomers against the original version?
I'd argue the Falcon was a proper LS3/5A rather than merely being inspired by it. It is an exact rebuild using all the correct components and techniques and is licensed as such. The rest use different drivers, cabs etc, so are as you say something else. Interesting you feel it the best of the bunch too. I have a feeling I would too.
For those of you with Sound on Sound subscriptions, there's a review of the Graham Audio Chartwell LS3/5 in this month's magazine (free for all after 3 months, I believe).
Stephen
I have the new Graham/Chartwell LS3/5's, and I can tell you -- they are stonking little monitors. Imagine P3ESR's on steroids; and, unlike the latter, they pass the Led Zeppelin II test. Beefier in the bass, more transparent treble, and mids that are more than competitive with the Harbeths.
Falcon ls3/5a Vs Graham ls3/5a Vs P3ESR would be amazing!!!!
I will soon compare P3ESR to the Graham version.
I'd argue the Falcon was a proper LS3/5A rather than merely being inspired by it. It is an exact rebuild using all the correct components and techniques and is licensed as such. The rest use different drivers, cabs etc, so are as you say something else. Interesting you feel it the best of the bunch too. I have a feeling I would too.