Graham Audio

Graham Audio Chartwell LS3/5a Speakers

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A stablemate of the industry for over 70 years. Few products hold this legendary status, such as the Quad Esl-57's and Linn LP12

Graham Audio are proud to present the BBC-licensed Chartwell LS3/5A.

The LS3/5A was produced by BBC Designs Department in response to detail changes in the performance of the drive units that were originally chosen for the LS3/5 as designed by BBC Research and Development. It is the most well-known of all the BBC loudspeakers, and remains the compact loudspeaker of choice for many today.

As you would expect, our version - engineered by Derek Hughes - includes authentic details such as the perforated metal tweeter grille, thick felt pads surrounding the tweeter, and Velcro rather than our usual hidden magnets to secure the grille frame. The cabinet uses 12mm panels and a fixed rear panel, according to BBC Designs Department's specification.

As the only company to have ever manufactured the LS3/5, and now also the LS3/5A, audiophiles are now in the unique position of being able to hear for themselves the differences that these changes made to the design originally intended by BBC R&D.

Difference between LS3/5 and LS3/5A

The main differences between the Graham Audio LS3/5 and LS3/5A are their enclosure construction (9mm vs. 12mm plywood), impedance (9 ohms vs. 11 ohms), and sound character; the non-A version offers a fuller, more spacious sound with a punchier lower midrange, while the "A" variant delivers a more linear midrange and a slightly brighter, more detailed treble. The LS3/5A is the historical version favored for its vocal reproduction, whereas the LS3/5 is a modern recreation of the original prototype, not adopted by the BBC