Graham Audio Chartwell LS3/5 Monitor Loudspeakers (Pair)
Graham Audio Chartwell LS3/5 Monitor Loudspeakers (Pair)

Graham Audio Chartwell LS3/5 Monitor Loudspeakers (Pair)

$3,499.00

The Chartwell LS3/5 is Graham’s recreation of the rare original BBC LS3/5 compact monitor, the predecessor of the LS3/5A. Price is per pair in Cherry or Oak veneer.

Built to order by hand in England in your choice of finish, so expect an extended lead time. Contact us for a current estimate, or to arrange a listen in our Cornwall showroom.

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Description

The Chartwell LS3/5 is Graham’s recreation of the rare original BBC LS3/5 compact monitor, the predecessor of the LS3/5A. It suits listeners who want a small, accurate nearfield monitor for a small room.

Specifications

  • Two way sealed enclosure
  • Thin wall construction, 9 mm birch plywood, removable rear panel
  • Frequency response 70 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB
  • Nominal impedance 9 ohms
  • Sensitivity 83 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
  • Maximum output 95 dB for a pair at 2 m
  • 110 mm Bextrene bass/midrange
  • 19 mm dome tweeter
  • Recommended amplifier power 25 to 50 watts

Design

  • Chartwell LS3/5, recreation of the original BBC LS3/5 small room monitor
  • Only 20 original BBC pairs were made before component changes led to the LS3/5A redesign
  • Recreated by Derek Hughes with bespoke drive units from Volt and Seas
  • Crossover developed from original BBC Kingswood Warren curves and tested in the Southampton University anechoic chamber
  • BBC thin wall cabinet with mass loaded panels that move resonances away from the critical midrange
  • Rockwool layer secured by upholstery provides air damping
  • Grille designed to minimise diffraction, held by concealed rare earth magnets

Finishes and pricing

Cherry or Oak $3,499, Walnut $3,899, Ebony $4,299 (per pair).

Additional information

Weight 11.7 lbs
Dimensions 6.5 × 7.3 × 11.8 in

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