It's time to talk about the BBC's classic LS3/5a mini monitor – and Falcon Audio's fascinating contemporary version of the same!

Even today, this is something of a marmite loudspeaker. Fans say it is beautifully neutral and accurate in a way that few designs are, even modern ones. Its detractors on the other hand, reckon it's a 1970s throwback with no bass and limited dynamics...

Mike and David conclude that Falcon's brand new box-fresh version makes a great case for this classic design – and think it's the best LS3/5a they have ever heard.

Each episode of Hi-Fi Riff features Mike and David's unedited, unexpurgated views about all manner of weird and wonderful hi-fi designs.

Business executive Mike has a wealth of knowledge from previous hi-fi retail experience, and David has written about hi-fi for thirty years. Now Editor-in-Chief of StereoNET, he's picked up a few things along the way.

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The eighties-tastic title tune is called ‘UFO/Mike’s Jumper’, and used with the express permission of our old pal and rights holder Simon Lythe.

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