LS3/5a

About the LS3/5a

The Gini LS3/5a is a small studio monitor loudspeaker based on the classic BBC LS3/5A design, originally created for outside broadcast vans. It features a sealed 5-liter enclosure with a 5-inch cone woofer and a 1-inch soft dome tweeter. The speaker is noted for its accurate midrange reproduction, stable stereo imaging, and a slightly boosted lower midrange around 160 Hz that gives the impression of richer bass despite limited low bass extension. The frequency response ranges approximately from 50 Hz to 20 kHz, with a sensitivity of about 86 dB and an impedance of 8 ohms. The crossover frequency is near 3 kHz. The speaker is designed to be an easy load for amplifiers and is best suited for music with limited dynamic range such as chamber music. Gini also offers a B+ Bass Stand accessory with a 5-inch woofer to extend the low-frequency response down to 35 Hz. Dimensions of the speaker are approximately 12 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, and 6.25 inches deep. The LS3/5a is praised for its soundstage width, height, and depth, making it a capable monitor for detailed listening.