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Graham LS5/8
The Graham LS5/8 is the BBC's flagship monitor, built under licence with a 12-inch bass/mid unit and a 34mm Audax tweeter.
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Graham LS5/8
From Graham
The BBC developed the LS5/8 when the LS5/9 could not reach the levels large rooms needed. Graham builds it in the UK with Derek Hughes and Volt Loudspeakers, pairing a 12-inch bass/mid unit with the LS5/9's 34mm Audax tweeter. Birch plywood cabinet, mass-loaded panels, Rockwool damping.
Specifications
| System | 2 Way, reflex loading |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | Thin wall construction, birch plywood |
| Finish | Real wood veneer |
| Dimensions (w/h/d) | 46cm by 76cm by 40cm |
| Weight | 34kg |
| Frequency response | 40Hz to 16kHz, ±3dB |
| Nominal impedance | 8Ω |
| Sensitivity | 89dB SPL (2.83V, 1m) |
| Maximum output | Over 110dB for a pair at 2m |
| Bass/midrange | 300mm Diaphnatone polypropylene |
| Tweeter | Son Audax HD13D34H |
| Recommended amplifier power | 50 to 250 watts unclipped programme |