Falcon Acoustics
Speakers
Best Known For
Speakers
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British Heritage
Used Products
7
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Average Price
$5,001-$10,000
Brand Popularity
219
 of 900+
Products Listed
8
Review Count
33
Founding Year
1972
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Falcon Acoustics
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What's unique about the brand

Falcon Acoustics is renowned for its authentic reproduction of the legendary BBC LS3/5a speaker, maintaining the original 15-ohm specification and using components closely matched to the original design by Malcolm Jones, who was a pivotal figure in developing iconic KEF drivers. The company stands out for producing hand-made drivers and crossovers in the UK, using materials like Baltic birch plywood for cabinets and UK-made polypropylene capacitors, with their LS3/5a praised for exceptional midrange clarity and precise imaging.

What reviewers are saying

We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:

  • Falcon Acoustics offers meticulously crafted speakers, with the LS3/5a being a fully BBC-licensed product, hand-assembled in Oxford, faithfully replicating the original 1976 BBC design.
  • A significant differentiating factor is their in-house manufacturing of key components like the B110 mid-bass driver and T27 tweeter, designed by Falcon's founder, ensuring high quality and consistency.
  • Beyond the LS3/5a, Falcon Acoustics designs and manufactures its own range of speakers, like the Reference GC6500R, showcasing their engineering capabilities beyond BBC-licensed designs.
  • Falcon's designs, like the M10, prioritize a "traditional voicing" aiming to bring the musicians into the room, focusing on a smooth, svelte sound that avoids the starkness often found in modern designs.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "This speaker sounds so expressive – so lucid and fluid – in the time domain that you're left marvelling at its rhythmic dexterity. This has always been an LS3/5a strength; thanks to its light, stiff cabinet and infinite baffle design, it retains far less energy than most speakers and, therefore, has less of a 'capacitative' effect on the rhythm." (https://stereonet.com/reviews/falcon-acoustics-ls3-5a-2024-limited-edition-loudspeaker-review)
  • "Stereo image is another key virtue of the Falcon LS3/5a, with the Seven Reizh progressive rock track Soñj I get a wall of sound from ceiling to floor and wall to wall. It's not just sound pressure, the dynamics presented by these Falcon Acoustics are fine too, the inner detail they present makes my heart beat a little quicker than it should." (https://the-ear.net/review-hardware/falcon-acoustics-ls35a-gold-badge-standmount-loudspeakers)
  • "However, I was quite taken by the sheer enveloping soundstage and soundscape of the Falcon LS 3/5a Gold Badge. In short, I was in disbelief…so much so, I asked my accompanying audiophile friends to listen and verify (without telling them what my experience was?)." (https://analoguefellowship.com/2020/11/22/falcon-bbc-ls-3-5a-gold-badge-in-an-overkill-system)
  • "Instruments just flowered and bloomed to a state of believability ,…without exaggeration of detail, and outline. The presentation of the recording venue, The Green Mill, Uptown Chicago was rightly spacious and open ,…which was not an easy feat for a pair of mini monitor (and why I bought them!)." (https://analoguefellowship.com/2020/11/22/falcon-bbc-ls-3-5a-gold-badge-in-an-overkill-system)
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Lineup comparison

We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.

Falcon M-Series:

  • Positioning: Designed to offer high-quality sound at more affordable price levels within the Falcon lineup.
  • Description: Features custom-designed drive units, including the Falcon B110 and B200, which provide precise imaging and excellent bass extension. Compared to the Limited Edition and LS3/5A models, offers a broader range of models, including floor-standing options.

Falcon Acoustics Gold Badge LS3/5A:

  • Positioning: A classic model that replicates the original BBC design, positioned as a heritage product in the lineup.
  • Description: Known for its faithful reproduction of the original BBC LS3/5A design, uses the renowned Falcon B110 and T27 drive units for authentic sound. It offers a traditional sound signature with a focus on midrange accuracy.

Falcon Acoustics LS3/5A 2024 Limited Edition:

  • Positioning: A premium, limited edition model, positioned as a high-end offering in the Falcon lineup.
  • Description: Features unique vintage Tygan cloth grilles and a hand-made Italian leather case. It offers a fuller bass response and more transparent midrange compared to the standard LS3/5A.
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We encourage customers to reach out to their authorised Spendor retailer or distributor as the first point of contact. They’re well-equipped to help with setup, basic troubleshooting, and warranty queries. Most issues are resolved quickly at that level, and it keeps things local and convenient for the customer.

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What we believe sets us apart is our personal, no-nonsense approach. We're a close-knit team, and that allows us to respond quickly and thoughtfully. If something goes wrong, we aim to make it right with minimal fuss and maximum clarity.

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  1. “Hotel California” (Live – Eagles): Beautiful layering - acoustic guitar plucks, live room ambience, vocals - it’s a showcase for detail and atmosphere.
  2. “Royals” – Lorde: It’s all about that punchy, disciplined bass and beam‑straight vocals-excellent for revealing rhythm precision and the tweeter’s clarity.
  3. “Take Five” – The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Classic sax lines, brushed cymbals, piano timing-it tests imaging and rhythm on a new level.

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We design our loudspeakers to be honest and revealing, so we’re proud to say they work well with a wide range of quality electronics. That said, we’re always a little cautious about making specific recommendations. Taste in sound is personal, and what suits one listener may not suit another.

That said, over the years we've found that products from Naim, Cyrus, Exposure, Chord Electronics, and Auralic consistently complement our speakers. They bring out the musicality and natural balance that Spendor is known for, and together they create systems that are expressive, engaging, and a joy to listen to.

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