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Most well rounded LS3/5A-inspired speaker?

LS3/5A and their ilk are known for their midrange purity. They give extension on both ends and dynamics, from what I gather. 

Which LS3/5A type speaker overcomes these shortfalls (bass, treble, dynamics) best while maintaining (at least most of) that midrange heritage?
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donvito
81 posts
 
Also Graham!
https://www.grahamaudiousa.com/ls35/
stuff_jones OP
64 posts
 
What about the more affordable options like the Spendor A1 and ProAC Tablette 10? My understanding is that they've been designed to modernize ie extend the bass response of the LS3/5A? 
mechans
2,999 posts
 
You know the only true way to know is to listen for yourself.   That said, the expensive little Harbeth's, are pretty darned mellow.
motokokusanagi
65 posts
 
Speaker designer Jeff Bagby has a modern design called the Continuums based on LS3/5A format. It's available fully assembled from Salk http://www.salksound.com/model.php?model=Bagby%20Continuum or DIY kit from https://meniscusaudio.com/product/continuum-ii-full-kit-pair/
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geoffkait
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I’ve seen the innards of an LS3/5a and that kit doesn’t resemble the complicated crossover of the LS3/5a at all. The crossover in an LS3/5a resembles a small amplifier.
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