Audio Space LS-3/5a Loudspeakers and SW-1a Subwoofers

Richard Austen has posted a review of the Audio Space LS-3/5a stand-mount loudspeakers ($1790/pair) and SW-1a subwoofers ($1200/pair) at Dagago. His conclusions:

“As a combination, the LS-3/5a and SW-1A is just so inviting but with enough get-up-and-go that you can still play Lady Gaga and Guns and Roses and get the foot tapping. So “right sounding” are these speakers that I seriously contemplated purchasing them in spite of the specs and limitations. What they do right is just that compelling. They are sit-back-in-the-chair speakers that perhaps value music over most current hi-fi speakers that seem to be about catering to a need to impress with treble zing and bass slam. I find this interesting since these speakers, back in their day, were designed for recording studios which may explain a shift in thinking in the entire industry. I respect Audio Space for investing their efforts on a tougher-sell speaker like this in terms of spec sheet prowess. I also respect them for getting behind a speaker that came out four decades ago and are willing to pit them against numerous other companies making newly fashioned small two ways. ”

You can read the full review here.