GRAHAM AUDIO / CHARTWELL

Graham Audio / Chartwell is the only company that produces the original BBC spec LS3/5. This is one of the best speakers in the world to faithfully reproduce the human voice. They are also the only company to make the Sub 3 passive subwoofers that pair seamlessly with the LS3/5 and the LS3/5a. With a good amplifier like a AudioNote Oto, Sugden A21se, Naim Nova, or a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III, this is a pretty perfect set-up.

People often ask what is the difference tonally between the LS3/5 (9 ohm) and the LS3/5a (11 ohm). We would say that you can drive the LS3/5a a tiny bit harder and it can handle it, otherwise the difference in sound is pretty subjective. We like both. Some people have characterized the LS3/5 as being intimate and warm. Some people have characterized the LS3/5a as being accurate, detailed, and lush. All these adjectives are helpful to a point, but nothing compares to sitting down and listening to them. Among the people who work at Gig Harbor Audio we all have or have had Chartwells in our home systems; half of us chose the LS3/5 and the other half chose the LS3/5a. It’s a tough call when there are 2 correct answers.

2026 Prices for all Graham Audio speakers

LS3/5                $3999

LS3/5a              $3999

LS6                    $4999

LS6F                  $5899

LS5/9                $6499

LS5/9F              $7399

LS8/1                $7799

LS8/1F              $8999

LS3/1 $11,899

LS5/8                $11,999

LS5/5                $15,999

LS5/5F. $17,999

VOTU Mirama $69,999

Sub3                  $3999

Sub6                  $4299

LS3/5a LTD Edition $6499

LS6 LTD Edition $7499

LS5/9 LTD Edition $9999

Stands               $1499

Prices are per pair for oak & cherry finish

Upgraded finishes available:

walnut, rosewood, ebony.

Above is the new LS3/1 which has a 15 inch bass driver suspended behind 2 tweeters. Below are the Limited Edition (10th anniversary) LS3/5a, LS6, and LS5/9 speakers. Graham Audio also uses Duelund wire inside all speakers from the LS5/9 up.

The shops that are direct dealers for Graham Audio in the USA are:

Gig Harbor Audio

www.gigharboraudio.com

tel: 253 228 6021

Hawthorne Stereo

www.hawthornestereo.com

Tel: 206-522-9609

Stereo Haven

http://www.stereohaven.com

Tel: 618-974-8895

Gene Rubin Audio

https://generubinaudio.com

Tel: (805) 340-2270

Common Wave HiFi

https://www.commonwave.net

Tel: 213-277-4434