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In Reply to: RE: Stirling Broadcast LS3/6 posted by mbnx01 on May 29, 2012 at 08:51:49
I wonder how the Stirling Broadcast LS 3/6 would compare to current Harbeth, Spendor and KEF monitors?
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If they do sound like the original LS3/6 which they probably do given the designer and the BBC license, I don't know how they sound compared to modern BBC type speakers but I recall how they compare to the classic Spendor BC1(to which they were related as a furhtur developement. They had noticeably tighter bass(the biggest weakness of the BC1) and a very slightly warmer mid-range that was magic, the most seductive mids I recall hearing in many decades of audiophilia.
From what I've read and been told by people who've heard them, quite well.
It would be fun to own a piece of hi-fi history.
They are almost identical in design to the Spendor SP1/2, but a LOT less money.
They hit a nice size/performance/price point.
"Lock up when you're done and don't touch the piano."
-Dr. Greg House
I own a pair of Spendor SP1/2Es and had S8e speakers immediately prior. I was able to compare them back-to-back before electing to keep the SP1/2Es.
Based on what the original poster said he wanted (more air and deeper bass with his 50 watt amp), I can pretty much guarantee the Stirlings are not going to fit the bill.
The S8e definitely has deeper bass than the SP1/2E. The S8e will also play louder. The SP1/2 may offer a touch more "air" than the S8e due to the extra tweeter, but Spendors (and the BBC sound) are geared toward a more natural sound. They simply do not offer the extra sparkle one often hears in the more fashionable audiophile speakers.
The reason I kept the SP1/2Es instead of the S8e speakers is the classic model is more neutral in the voice range and with acoustic instruments. The S8e has an ever so slightly more modern sound. I was willing to sacrifice the deeper bass and more modern tone balance of the S8e in exchange for that extra midrange neutrality.
Given the Stirling was designed to BBC spec, I simply cannot imagine it giving the OP what he says he's looking for.
I think there are many people who are looking for big bass drivers with a lot of power behind them, pushing a lot of air. But one can reach exactly the same notes with smaller drivers that don't collapse your chest.
That distinction is often missed. Just go to RMAF: the air wins every time.
Observe, don't think
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