Thaiman:
gpi:I have always found all Bowers loudspeakers to be very coloured. I would say the old 601 and the newer 600 series are far from being the transit equivalent. What about the Spendor BC1 or Mission 700? Even the BBC LS3/5a was inexpensive back in 1974.
The LS3/5 was one the most boring pair of speakers I ever heard! Sorry if I upset the classic fan but unless you are seriously addicted to BBC 4's Archer or talking CD I couldn't see what's the fuss about!
Was I expecting too much, I think I should... afterall they are fetching 5 times the money they were originally sold for!
Maybe not everyone listens to loud rock music through them. I think you are subliminally associating the BBC name with The Archers, etc., which clouded your judgement. Goodnight all.