The LS5/5F

The LS5/5F is a development of the LS5/5.

Using the same drive units and crossover points, the larger cabinet
results in even more bass extension – reaching well below the -2dB point
of 35Hz in practice.

We have also taken the opportunity to add the tweeter level control to
the front panel. This allows the tweeter level to be increased or
decreased by 1 decibel, and while the effect is relatively subtle with
most programme material, it has proven to be a really popular facility
that allows the listener to fine-tune the speaker to their listening
environment.

In common with the stand-mount LS5/5,
this model uses slot-loading to improve the power response of the unit,
which greatly improves the behaviour in typical listening rooms. Much
more about how this works can be found in this in-depth article.

We continue to use the BBC-style “thinwall” cabinet construction, which
uses relatively thin panels that are mass-loaded to move resonances away
from the critical mid-range region. Rockwool provides air damping.
As with most of our loudspeakers, hand-matched veneers are used and the
grille held in place by concealed rare-earth magnets.