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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 4: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.Note 5: International buyers are responsible for destination country taxes, duties and custom fees.MUSICAL FIDELITY LS5/9 - Bookshelf LoudspeakersThe Musical Fidelity LS5/9 is a two-way bass reflex speaker which was designed to reproduce sound at high levels to fulfil the complete range of music genres from classical to pop music. As the speaker was originally designed for recording studio applications, a low level of coloration was the goal to keep the musicitself untouched.The bass reflex principle allows the speaker to reach a higher sound pressure. The LS5/9 is truly honest and brings the music to you exactly like the mixing engineer wanted it to sound. The speaker also gives you the possibility to adjust the high-frequency level by resistor jumps to fit your listening preferences.Built to suit every musical genreThe LS5/9 became an industry standard for music studios, because it was the go-to solution for every genre. That is also the reason it gained more and more popularity also in living rooms. It is able to deliver high sound pressure levels with low colouration and powerful bass. The music stays controlled all the time and the LS5/9 never seems to be over strained. Especially, the stereo center is well-defined and vocals stay natural. Also, the stereo information of instruments is clear, and the sound stage does not feel synthetic at any time.The LS5/9 was produced by several speaker manufacturers over many decades already, and we are happy to include this special speaker in our Musical Fidelity range.The Musical Fidelity LS5/9 was manufactured according to the BBC R&D design 1983/10.The LS5/9 In BriefTwo way, bass reflex typeNominal Impedance: 8 OhmsSensitivity: 89dB/W/MManufactured according to the BBC R&D design 1983/10For mid/farfield listening distancesDesigned for low level of colouration that keeps the music untouchedBass reflex allows the speaker to reach higher sound pressure levelsHigh sound pressure levels with low colouration and powerful bassExtremely controlled music reproduction, the LS5/9 never seems to be over strainedTruly extraordinary sound stage and imaging with a well defined and articulate center imagePerfect combination with bigger Musical Fidelity amplifiers like the M5si, M6si, M6si500Astonishingly clear, detailed, honest and warm sound stageSPECIFICATIONSType: Two way, bass reflex typeFrequency response: 50Hz-20KHz +/-4dBNominal Impedance: 8 OhmsSensitivity: 89dB/W/MWoofer: 210mm ConeTweeter: 34mm with phase correctionPower handling: 100 Watts unclippedCabinet: 9mm birch plywoodFinish: Cherry veneerDimensions: 460 x 275 x 285mm (HxWxD)Weight: 12Kg (each speaker)
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Musical Fidelity, a British hi-fi icon, traces its roots to 1982 when clarinettist and audio enthusiast Antony Michaelson founded the company in London. Disillusioned with the sound quality of existing gear after his stint at predecessor Michaelson & Austin, he handcrafted his debut product—a minimalist preamplifier dubbed "The Preamp"—on his kitchen table. Paired with the quirky Dr. Thomas power amplifier, these designs disrupted the market with their bold aesthetics and sonic punch, establishing Michaelson’s experimental ethos from the outset.
The brand has long centered on amplifiers as its cornerstone, spanning integrated, power, phono, headphone, and preamp models renowned for Class-AB topology and innovative touches like Nuvistor tubes. It expanded into streaming players, DACs, CD players, Bluetooth receivers, all-in-one systems, and even headphones and turntables, always prioritizing musicality over convention. Unconventional industrial designs, from curved heatsinks to sculptural panels, became signatures, influencing competitors.
Positioned firmly in the high-end arena, Musical Fidelity commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its value-driven performance and soulful sound. Iconic models like the A1 and F-series endure as collector favorites, blending accessibility with premium engineering. Acquired by Austria’s Audio Tuning in 2018, it continues evolving under new stewardship while honoring its heritage as a boutique force in British hi-fi.
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