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Bill Taylor wrote:
I don't think you'll find many professionals using the LS3/5A. Even in
the BBC they were only used in certain specific circumstances

Of couse. Where size was all important. They are also far less room and
position sensitive than some other designs.

and even
the BBC started using commercial powered speakers for the job that
they used to do many years ago.

The BBC do very little themselves these days. Many things that would have
use something like the 3/5a are farmed out - and there is no control over
what is used for monitoring there. And of course it should be possible to
make something as good for less money these days.

It seems to have maintained a cult status with a small group of
audiophiles who keep it alive.

Just because something has gained cult status doesn't necessarily make it
as bad as Mr Wilson suggests.

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