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Description :
The Rogers LS3/5a 15 ohms speakers were originally designed by the BBC who had a need for a small broadcast monitor that could be used in outside broadcast vans which accounted for the tiny enclosure of the LS3/5a that measured just 30x20x15 inches. The design was then licensed to several companies such Spendor, Harbeth and Chartwell as well as Rogers, although the driver units (B110 woofer and T27 tweeter) were all manufactured by KEF. Early reviews of the Rogers LS3/5a 15 ohms speakers when it was first launched in 1975 were mixed with part of the problem being the very low sensitivity (83dB), limited power output and 15 ohm load which meant only certain amplifiers were able to drive them effectively. Furthermore because the Rogers LS3/5a were a small enclosure infinite baffle design, deep bass was a little limited. Its deficiency was compensated by using the Rogers AB1 subwoofer which was later designed to extend its base deeper. The Rogers LS3/5a 15 ohms speakers did excel in their superb midrange, if excellent retrieval of micro-dynamics information and a soundstage that was almost holographic. Its midbands was one of the least colored around. It presented the correct musical and tonal balance of the different instruments. With the right sort of music such as classical and choral recitals, the Rogers LS3/5as produced an accurate and realistic portrayal with a believable soundstage that defied their small size. As a result they quickly gained a significant following and today almost have a cult following.
Specifications :
Tweeter......................................3/4 inch Dome Tweeter (KEF T27 SP1032)
Woofer.......................................4 inch Bass Driver with Plastiflex Doped Bextrene Cone (KEF B110 SP1003)
Frequency Range........................70Hz ~ 20000Hz +/- 3dB
Sensitivity...................................83dB
Handling Capacity.......................25 watts speech & music
Dimensions(w × d x h)................19 x 19 x 31 cm
Weight.......................................6kg per side
Miscellaneous :
Notice........................................This pair of LS3/5A are the BBC XLR input version
Matching....................................Rogers AB1 Subwoofer
Made in......................................UK, England
Condition....................................7/10
Product Information :
http://www.g4dcv.co.uk/ls35a/rogershistory.html (History)
Reviews :
http://www.stereophile.com/budgetcomponents/361
http://www.hi-fi-insight.com/bbc-rogers-ls3-5a-loudspeaker.html
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/rogers/ls-3-5a/prd_120523_1594crx.aspx |
