In article , Iain
scribeth thus
torstai 12. huhtikuuta 2018 14.20.59 UTC+3 tony sayer kirjoitti:

They would not have used the 5A's for recording music in a studio the
5/8 was more the one for that. 5A was for OB vans and the like thats
what it was designed for!.


So there *was* a version for music (the 5/8) ?? That's very interesting.
Were the cabinet dimensions the same as the LS3/5a? Was it on sale to
the public? It would be very interesting to audition.

See below..


Strange that Dave didn't mention it:-)

The Lockwood Major was designed as a music speaker *for* (but not *by*)
the BBC, who were not granted exclusive rights to its use.
The LM earned a great reputation as a high power music recording speaker
in studios everywhere. It was commonly paired with the Crown DC 300 amp. A
formidable partnership!


Iain


Yes formidable old unit they were, used to have the 15 inch Golds here
many years ago now;!..

Interesting reading tho the second reference isn't intended for persons
of a fragile Aussie disposition;!..

https://www.markhennessy.co.uk/rogers/ls58.htm

http://www.g4dcv.co.uk/ls35a/ls35a.html
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Tony Sayer