small room speakers

I've owned 2 pr. of Rogers LS3/5As and agree with what has been said. However, technology marches on and I would give the new small Spendor the nod with quicker and punchier response. Bass is less muddled. Still love the classic.

I think Spendor S 3/5 is replaced by a new model, the
S 3/5 SE.
I can order them without the opportunity listening before.
It's a bit risky ( they aren't cheap ), Spendor is very rare in Belgium.

You are right about the SE model of the LS3/5A. Read the reviews before you decide if you want the old model or the new model. Sonically there are differences which are not universally seen as an improvement. Many folks find it a bit brighter than the old model. I have not heard it.

Nogthing can beat LS3/5a as far as price/performance ratio is concerned!

Some who buy it for the first time always invariably think these are very expensive speakers. I can assure you, God forbid if I have to loose my 1978 Chartwell's I would not even bat an eyelid and buy another pair, even brand new if I have to.

For near field listening they are a special treat for any audiophile ears.

Good Luck!

As a former Quad 12L owner, I would avoid them if one is looking for a "musical" speaker vs. a more "refererence,clinical" sound...I found them to be overly edgy and bright..with exceptional bass for a monitor...as others have said...SPendor is the SMALL ROOM speaker for many reasons....sealed design, 3-d imaging, and very non-fatiguing highs...good choice....