Graham Audio LS5/5 $8,499 inc. warranty. Price REDUCED.

Former distributor selling off ex-demo and some new, factory-sealed speakers.

LS5/5

Originally designed in 1967, the BBC was very proud of the LS5/5 design, and it was considered by many at the BBC to be their best speaker they ever designed, which they use for monitoring their recordings of classical music. However, when the Rock' n Roll era came about, the engineers found that the LS5/5 would not play loud enough, so they came out with the LS5/8.
Our source revealed that the BBC have used these speakers for decades for microphone calibration to ensure that the microphones meet the BBC’s technical specifications.  When you consider that the BBC has access to nearly everything in today’s market, this is a huge endorsement of the original LS5/5 design.
Fast forward to 2019, and with the use of higher quality magnets, drivers, glue, crossover components; the revised LS5/5 now has 10dB greater power handling/output. This is eight times louder than the original. An onboard 25 WPC amplifier powered the original LS5/5. The 2019 Graham revised LS5/5 is a passive design, with much greater power handling.

This ad is for an ex-demo pair of LS5/5 in oak. The price does not include stands.  We also have a pair of LS5/5 in walnut, in brand new, factory sealed box for $11,490. We also have a new pair of 5/5 in oak for $10,490. The speakers will be double-boxed and shipped on a pallet.  If you need them, we have MK I stands for an additional $900 @ a lightly used pair.
Please ask us for high-resolution photos.

Here is a Vimeo link to a pair of LS5/5 in rosewood, a beautiful finish -
https://vimeo.com/403303254

We also have an ex-demo pair of LS5/9F in rosewood, for $4,499 ($7,599 retail)


Conclusion. (TAS Review)
Around the time I was wrapping up this review, I was told of a gathering of local audiophiles and musicians at a Canadian shop that sells the 5/5, the idea being to play musical selections on several speaker systems to see how the two groups evaluated them. At some point during the proceedings, the 5/5 took its turn in the hot seat. After putting it through its paces, the proprietor prepared to move them aside, whereupon the musicians got up and began putting on their coats. “We’re not finished yet,” said one of the audiophiles. “But we are,” replied one of the musicians. “That’s the speaker. That’s the one that sounds like music, like real instruments. We don’t need to hear anything else.” And they left. Take the anecdote for what it’s worth, but after living with the LS5/5s for nearly half a year now, I believe I know exactly what they meant. This loudspeaker belongs to a tiny group of my own personal “elite” that I could happily live with the remainder of my days, confident that I would hear every source reproduced to an extremely high level of fidelity indeed.

The Absolute Sound, Paul Seydor, Jan. 2023
- https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/graham-audio-ls5-5/

Specs & Pricing
Type: Three-way, reflex-loaded, stand-mounted loudspeaker Frequency response: 40Hz–20kHz ±2dB Sensitivity: 88dB SPL (2.83V, 1m) Maximum level: Over 104dB/pair at 2 meters Impedance: 8 ohms nominal Drivers: Bass, 12″ long-throw; midrange, 7″; tweeter, 1″ soft dome Recommended power: 50–250 watts program Finish: Walnut and oak standard Dimensions (approx.): 14″ x 27.5″ x 19″ Weight: 78 lbs. Price: $21,190/pair (stands: $1,750/pair)


Sales Policy.
All sales are final.  No refund. No exchange. Shipping costs NOT included in the price, are to be borne by the buyer.  Send us your zip code for an estimate. CA residents will need to pay sales tax.   Wire transfer is mandatory for overseas transactions and preferred for domestic.  We DO NOT use PayPal.  C.C. + 3.5% of transaction cost on your Square payment portal.  Speakers take up to 7 days to ship after payment.
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