"Brian Gaff" wrote in message
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Yeah, strange that the BBC seem to have a lot of Bose speakers then...
Brian

I think you are referring to the fact that the LS3/5a had small drivers in a
small box.

The comparison fails on numerous grounds.

The LS3/5a had a dedicated tweeter - very un-Bose like.

If memory serves, the LS3/5a predated the Bose 901 by a number of years -
maybe 5 or 8.

The LS3/5a lacked active equalization. On balance, the LS3/5a passive
crossover was complex and performed some equalization functions.

The LS3/5a was designed for close-up listening, and did not depend on the
room to bounce sound around.

The LS3/5a was designed for accurate on-axis frequency response, despite
its lack of deep bass.