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Compact bookshelf speaker in walnut wood veneer finish with exposed drivers

iFi audio

iFi audio Retro LS3.5 home audio speaker

SKU CH-C68S-BRJHR

Compact bookshelf speaker covering 59 Hz to 20 kHz with a 4.5-inch paper cone driver and 1.1-inch silk dome tweeter

  • Full-range clarity from 59 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Compact 5.7 x 10.5 x 8.9 inch bookshelf footprint
  • 5-inch paper cone mid-bass driver for rich lows
  • 1-inch silk dome tweeter for smooth highs
  • Gold-plated copper binding posts ensure secure signal transfer

Tribute-Inspired Bookshelf Speaker

The iFi audio Retro LS3.5 is a modern bookshelf speaker built as a tribute to the legendary BBC LS3/5a monitors. It targets listeners who want high-performance audio in a compact form factor. The enclosure measures 5.7 x 10.5 x 8.9 inches, making it suitable for placement on shelves or stands in smaller rooms. It arrives in new condition ready for immediate integration into a stereo system.

Wideband Driver and Silk Dome Tweeter

This model replaces older or smaller desktop speakers with a 4.5-inch paper cone wideband mid-bass driver and a 1.1-inch silk dome tweeter. The driver combination delivers a frequency response of 59 Hz to 20 kHz for full-range clarity. The upgrade is worth it when a listener wants a coherent point-source presentation and richer low-end extension than typical mini-monitors provide. Gold-plated copper binding posts ensure a secure, high-quality signal connection.

Critical Listeners Seeking Compact Accuracy

The speaker suits audiophiles and critical listeners who value the classic BBC monitor sound signature in a modern, space-saving design. It fits well in near-field setups or smaller living spaces where a large floorstander is impractical. Buyers needing deeper bass authority below 59 Hz or higher SPL capability for large rooms should look at larger cabinet designs. Those requiring wireless streaming or built-in amplification will need a separate integrated amplifier or receiver.

Highlights

  • Full-range clarity from 59 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Compact 5.7 x 10.5 x 8.9 inch bookshelf footprint
  • 5-inch paper cone mid-bass driver for rich lows
  • 1-inch silk dome tweeter for smooth highs
  • Gold-plated copper binding posts ensure secure signal transfer

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much shelf depth do the 268 mm deep cabinets need?

Allow at least 268 mm (10.5 in) of shelf depth plus a few centimetres behind the gold-plated binding posts for speaker-cable bends.

Which driver should be at ear level when positioning the 1.1-inch silk dome tweeter?

Place the speakers so the 1.1-inch silk dome tweeter sits at seated ear height; the 4.5-inch paper cone mid-bass driver will then align naturally.

When should the gold-plated copper binding posts be checked or tightened?

Inspect the binding posts every few months and tighten them if speaker cables have loosened from vibration; no other user-serviceable parts are inside.

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