Hi,

I would suggest that you guys go for used ones rather than new ones. Much better value for money. Sometimes you will not believe what you might just get.

Hi,

1) The Richard Allen LS3/5a will cost you RM8k. I believe Tong Lee won't bring them in anymore so the RA's will be while stock last.

2) The Sterling LS3/5a will cost you RM6,800.00 with special finish (Ebony,Rosewood etc.) while regular finish will be near RM6k. p.s bare in mind the sterling does not use the original tweeter,mid-drivers and crossovers like the original ls35a such as Rogers, Spendors, RA's.... though it sonics does resembles the character of LS3/5a.

3) Spendor S3/5 cost over RM5k around 1 1/2 years ago. I suspect the price may go higher nowadays.

- Try to look for used LS3/5a. If you are lucky, you just might find one.

As for me, I'm keeping my Spendor LS3/5a. After listening to mini monitors such as Harbeth P3, Pro Ac Tablette Reference 8, PMC DB1+, ATC SCM 7, I just preffered the legendary mini monitor : LS3/5a !!

This post has been edited by hasnul: Nov 3 2005, 01:37 PM

Hi Omegaminx,

I actually did went and have a listen to the Sterling at MBD. Manage to meet a few ls3/5a owners and they are happy to say it sounded really nice. It was unfortunate that the price was higher then I have expected.

Yes, you're right about the rest of the mini monitors do have their own virtues such as PMC DB1+ have the greatest dynamics and deepest bass. But then it will all go down to individual taste on the character of the speakers. When I first heard about LS3/5a, I dont know what's all the fuss about. However, once I got the stung from the LS3/5a....the rest is history..........(perhaps I might buy the Sterling when I have enough money) !! Say, what speakers you're using ?

Cheers !!