Aerial LR5

Spring Special

Black Ash –  $8,995 Call for price
Natural Cherry –  $9,495 Call for price
Santos Rosewood –  $10,995 Call for price

LR5 Studio Monitor with twin 8.9” long-stroke woofers, an exceptionally inert sealed cabinet and huge 3-way adjustable precision networks.

How do you produce exceptional professional quality studio monitor performance in your own home at a reasonable cost? The beautifully constructed LR5 with 105 lb. Danish cabinets, massive 2” thick walls and heavy bracing with custom-made ScanSpeak drivers and precision networks. Bass is authoritative and dynamic with excellent transient control and lack of coloration. Midrange is beautifully natural and lifelike. Treble is open and airy without edginess. Overall performance is transparent, smooth and remarkably natural over an extremely wide dynamic range. Cabinets are mirror-imaged with very high finish quality.

Optional 4-post filled stands are available.

Note: Quantities are limited

 

Specifications

Frequency Response 40 Hz to 22 kHz ± 2 dB, -6 dB at 35 Hz
Sensitivity 86 dB at 2.83 Vrms and 1.0 meter on axis
Impedance 4 Ω nominal, 3 Ω minimum, low reactance
Power Requirements 100 to 700 watts (8 Ω rating) recommended
Magnetic Shielding Yes
Woofers Two 8.9” (225 mm) cast magnesium alloy frame drivers, damped bilaminate composite cones, oversized vented magnet structures with long-stroke coils
Midrange 6” (150 mm) cast magnesium alloy frame driver, damped bilaminate composite cone, vented magnet structure with linear stroke coil
Tweeter 1.0” (25 mm) precision titanium dome, large magnet structure with deep rear chamber, flared pole vent and 5 surrounding vents
Crossover 360 Hz and 2.8 kHz at 24 dB per octave, large independent networks on glass-epoxy PCBs, high-purity copper wiring, silver solder, premium passive components, environment and treble controls
Cabinet Ultra-high density minimum resonance enclosure, extensive interlocked bracing. Tongue and groove joints, mirror-imaged matched pairs in architectural veneers
Connections Four gold-plated binding posts with copper jumpers, bi-wire and bi-amp capable
Dimensions HWD 30.6 x 9.5 x 22.0” (777 x 242 x 559 mm)
Weight Each 105 lbs (48 kg). 144 lbs (66 kg) packed

Finishes Black ash and natural cherry