Graham LS5/9 - Chartwell BBC Licensed

The BBC’s Reference for Larger Spaces

The Graham LS5/9 – Chartwell BBC Licensed was designed by the BBC in the early 1980s as a medium-sized monitor to complement the smaller LS3/5A and the larger LS5/8. Intended for broadcast studios and control rooms, the LS5/9 had to be accurate, reliable, and capable of handling higher sound levels without losing the neutrality that defined the BBC sound.

As a result, the LS5/9 became a trusted reference loudspeaker in countless studios around the world. Its balance between detail, scale, and naturalness has made it a favorite not only among professionals but also among serious home listeners who want a speaker true to the music.

Designed for Neutrality and Truth

The LS5/9 is famous for its:

• Neutral tonal balance – neither too analytical nor too colored

• Wide frequency response – capable of revealing the finest details

• Accurate midrange – reproduces vocals and instruments with lifelike presence

• Controlled bass – with surprising weight for its cabinet size

Unlike many modern speakers that exaggerate certain frequencies, the LS5/9 remains faithful to the BBC philosophy: a monitor that tells the truth.

Graham Audio’s Authentic Re-Issue

Hand-built in the UK and produced under official BBC license, Graham Audio’s Chartwell LS5/9 stays entirely faithful to the original BBC design. Using carefully matched drive units and precision-built crossovers, the speaker delivers the authentic BBC reference sound — with the consistency and reliability expected today.

LS5/9 in the Graham Speaker Lineage

• LS3/5: The legendary compact BBC monitor — pure nearfield accuracy

• LS3/5A: Intimate nearfield precision, BBC licensed classic

• LS5/9: Balanced medium monitor with natural midrange clarity

• LS5/9F: Floorstanding refinement of the LS5/9 with deeper bass and wider presence

• LS5/8: Full-range professional reference for studio and broadcast

• LS5/8S: Refined “S” edition with enhanced precision and scale

• LS5/5: Ambitious three-way design delivering authority and depth

• LS4/4F: Floorstanding powerhouse with effortless dynamics

• LS8/1: Spencer Hughes’ evolution — blending BBC accuracy with domestic musicality

• LS8/1F – Floorstanding evolution, adding scale, space, and natural authority

👉 The LS5/9 is the sweet spot of the BBC monitors: large enough for scale and bass weight, compact enough to fit into many modern listening rooms.

Why Choose the Graham LS5/9 at Authentic High End Brussels?

• Official BBC Licensed re-issue by Graham Audio

• A perfect balance between scale, detail, and neutrality

• The legendary BBC studio monitor sound in a size that suits most homes

• Available for private audition at Authentic High End Brussels, your trusted reference in high-end audio