Description
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The classic B.B.C. sound. Here you are! Full midrange, with excellent timing.
General description
The Stirling Broadcast LS3/5a V3 is a loudspeaker that builds on the qualities of the LS3/5a V2. While retaining the same drivers and thin-walled enclosure, this version introduces a new, high-performance crossover design. This results in even lower distortion and a higher degree of transparency.
The new crossover, designed by Derek Hughes, is significantly larger and incorporates larger components, including precisely tuned air-core coils. This approach eliminates the saturation that often occurs in coils with ferrite or iron cores. In addition, the crossover is mounted on the rear panel, allowing further reduction of distortion.
The LS3/5a V3 retains the distinctive features of its predecessors, but offers an enhanced listening experience thanks to refined technical modifications.
Brand history
Stirling Broadcast was founded in 1993 in the United Kingdom. The company acquired a license from the BBC to produce the LS3/5a loudspeaker, a license that was extended to a full production license around 1998. This speaker was initially built using KEF drivers as a reference, but after stopping production of these drivers, Stirling Broadcast developed its own version, known as the LS3/5a V2. This version used specially developed components, including a bass/mid driver by SEAS and a custom tweeter by Scan-Speak. Another reconstruction involved the BBC LS3/6, for which Stirling worked closely with Derek Hughes in developing a new driver with Volt Loudspeakers. The LS3/6 was built to the same acoustic specifications as the original BBC model. All products are assembled and tested by hand in the United Kingdom.
Questions & Answers
How best to position the Stirling Broadcast LS3/5a V3 for optimal performance?
Place the speakers on stands that bring the tweeters to ear level and make sure they are sufficiently far from walls to minimize unwanted reflections.
Which amplifier power is suitable for the LS3/5a V3?An amplifier rated between 30 and 80 watts per channel is ideal for these speakers.
Are the LS3/5a V3 speakers suitable for bi-wiring?Yes, the LS3/5a V3 is equipped with dual connections, allowing bi-wiring.
What impedance do the LS3/5a V3 speakers have?These speakers have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
What is the frequency range of the LS3/5a V3?The frequency range is from 75 Hz to 18 kHz (-3 dB).
What are the dimensions of the LS3/5a V3 speakers?The dimensions are 302 mm high, 188 mm wide and 168 mm deep.
Are there different finishes available for the LS3/5a V3?Yes, standard finishes include walnut, cherry, black ash and English oak; special veneer options include wild oak, zebrawood, ebony and rosewood.
