LS 5/9 BBC Speaker Soundartist

One of the most famous speakers in most audiophile circles known for is natural and smooth vocal presentation and immediate emotional connect.
It has been a favorite on almost every forum and music afficandos have just loved this speaker

The BBC design was built for near field listening by the BBC however Rogers ( under the far East owners Wo Kee Hong – aka Ho ) are believed to have very slightly tweaked the crossover parts for regular medium field listening for sterophiles when their manufacturing had shifted to the far East in the early 2000s
“Soundartist” has been touted (unconfirmed ) to be an OEM at the time when they moved their operations to the PRC

Rogers has Since restarted it’s operations recently (2018 ) and shifted operations back to the UK
We bring to you the Soundartist version of the LS5/9. There are many reviews of the version and is considered by many reviewers as a serious contender considering its stunningly low price.
Just like the Harbeth this is a sealed design giving accurate bass without smearing the rest of the spectrum , Just as the Harbeth this uses an HDF cabinet as opposed to the plywood used in other LS5/9 designs .

The Soundartist uses a kit (speaker drivers) that are sourced from the older KEf variants so they come with excellent driver units
The LS5/9 is a revered studio and home audio loudspeaker known for its exceptional natural sound, detailed midrange, natural vocals, and powerful bass that belies its compact size. Designed as a two-way reflex-loaded monitor and a recreation of the classic BBC LS5/9, it offers remarkable clarity, dynamic range, and a well-defined soundstage, making it suitable for both critical studio monitoring and enjoyable home listening across various musical genres.

Key Characteristics

Natural and Neutral Sound:
The LS5/9 is praised for its neutrality and accuracy, providing a true-to-life presentation of recordings without the harsh brightness or fatigue found in some other speakers.

Detailed Midrange and Vocals:
The speakers excel at reproducing vocals and acoustic instruments with impressive clarity and a natural timbre, making music sound “real”.

Powerful and Defined Bass:
The LS5/9 delivers surprisingly powerful and controlled bass for its size, a feature that impresses many listeners.
Excellent Imaging and Soundstage:
The speakers create a well-defined and non-synthetic soundstage with clear stereo imaging, allowing listeners to pinpoint the location of instruments.

Dynamic and Engaging:
The LS5/9 handles dynamic swings with remarkable ease and a wide available dynamic range, producing high sound pressure levels without sounding strained.
Studio and Home Versatility
The LS5/9 was originally developed as a BBC-standard studio monitor.
Its balanced sound, accuracy, and ability to reproduce all musical genres make it equally at home in a high-end listening room.

Design Legacy
The LS5/9 was originally designed by Derek Hughes for the BBC, and modern versions like those from Graham Audio and Rogers https://www.theabsolute are recreations of this classic design.
The design has been perfected over decades by various manufacturers, ensuring its continued relevance and popularity in the audiophile community
The Soundartist does not disappoint being an extremely natural sounding speaker for small to medium sized rooms.
The crossover has been carefully curated for medium field listening with a flat frequency response , tight bass and an extremely natural tonal presentation with one of the best midrange performances
The emotion gets to you immediately
It comes with gold plated 4mm binding posts and a vintage speaker front grill
The speaker goes well with a nice tube amp or a 50 watt Ss amp