Grant Fidelity LS3/5A - opinions

Haven't heard them but had some Chartwells for a time. Some discussion about it at the audio asylum:

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/speakers/messages/29/291439.html

On one hand, any originals still kicking around have to be a little tired. On the other hand, the knockoffs aren't true to the original and to some may even sound better. For about $400 less per pair Gini Systems has an Asian knockoff without the piano black, which wasn't available on the original either.

One thing's for sure, the originals were a garbage in garbage out speaker, if the material, source and amplification weren't up to snuff it showed.

are these 'under license' or is this a 'poetic license?'. there seems to be a flood of these...

True dat. I think the patent's run out so it's poetic/moot. In any event the drivers are different for sure.

To answer the OPs question, bass is a major deficiency. They didn't get the superintendent pounding on your door. An extended cabinet version for the diy enthusiast was intended to cure that but it created problems elsewhere in the presentation.

I dont think you can hear Grant's stuff other than at shows, no dealers. Most of his gear is based on existing Chinese products upgraded to his specs. Some of it is quite pricey given that origin.

I haven't heard these,but it may be an option.LINK>>[http://www.ls35a.com/]

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