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

$3,499.00

The Chartwell LS3/5A is Graham’s BBC licensed version of the classic small two way BBC monitor. 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 LS3/5A is Graham’s BBC licensed version of the classic small two way BBC monitor. It suits listeners with small rooms who want the LS3/5A midrange character in a compact stand mount box.

Specifications

  • Two way sealed enclosure
  • Thin wall construction, 12 mm birch plywood
  • Frequency response 70 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB
  • Nominal impedance 11 ohms
  • Sensitivity 83 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
  • Maximum output 95 dB for a pair at 2 m
  • 110 mm bass/midrange
  • 19 mm dome tweeter
  • Recommended amplifier power 25 to 50 watts

Design

  • BBC licensed LS3/5A monitor sold under the Chartwell badge
  • Evolved from the BBC LS3/5, recreated with Derek Hughes
  • Bespoke drive units from Volt and Seas
  • Crossover developed from BBC Kingswood Warren curves and testing at the Southampton University anechoic chamber
  • BBC thin wall cabinet with mass loaded panels
  • Rockwool damping inside the cabinet
  • Grille held in place by Velcro

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 × 7.5 × 12.0 in