Note that this is a discontinued product. You may want to visit the brand's page here to browse their newer products.
What reviewers think
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Product Strengths
- Very detailed, with fantastic midrange and midbass
- Excellent imaging and stability
- Dynamic, with a soundstage and depth that has to be heard to be believed
- Beautifully finished and constructed
Product Considerations
- The mid to top end is louder than it should be, and doesn't quite match with the woofer volume levels
- May require expensive upgrades to the rest of the system due to its low sensitivity and need for lots of power
- The adjustments on the back panel do not help, because they only make the speakers even brighter
- Benefits from a subwoofer for two channel music
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The LR5 is not for booming bass
- The LR5 has tremendous dynamic authority that no electrostat can match
- The LR5 represents a substantial upgrade in build and performance
Takeaway: The LR5 speakers are known for their clarity, especially in the midrange and treble, and their dynamic sound reproduction. They are best suited for listeners who appreciate detailed sound and have the amplifier power to drive them properly.
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Compared to their other products
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Aerial 7LCR
- Positioning: A dedicated speaker for on-wall or in-wall setups.
- Description: Features a design optimized for installation with a focused driver arrangement that suits small to medium rooms needing discrete placement. Compared to the floor-standing models like the 5T and 6T, offers a practical option for those on tighter budgets or with space constraints, though it may not match the full-range performance of the 7T and 20T V2.
Aerial 5T
- Positioning: An entry-level floor-standing speaker designed for balanced performance.
- Description: Uses a straightforward driver configuration that delivers clear sound and works well in small to moderate rooms. Relative to the enhanced designs of the 6T and 7T, offers a simpler setup that meets essential functionality while keeping costs lower.
Aerial 6T
- Positioning: A mid-range floor-standing speaker that emphasizes refined midrange clarity.
- Description: Incorporates a dedicated midrange driver that improves tonal balance and provides more detailed playback suited for mid-sized spaces. In contrast to the 5T's basic approach, offers a step up in performance while not reaching the broader dynamic range seen in the 7T or the flagship 20T V2.
Aerial 7T
- Positioning: A full-range floor-standing speaker designed for wider dynamic coverage.
- Description: Integrates advanced drivers that extend bass response and overall detail, making it suitable for larger rooms. Compared to the 6T's focused design, delivers a broader dynamic range and nears the performance level of the flagship 20T V2 while remaining more accessible.
Aerial 20T V2
- Positioning: A flagship floor-standing speaker aimed at the high-end market.
- Description: Features state-of-the-art driver technology and cabinet design that achieve a highly detailed and expansive sound stage, ideal for large rooms and critical listening. Compared to the more budget-friendly 7T, 6T, or 5T models, offers superior performance and functionality.
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Manufacturer's notes
Musically accurate and dynamically expressive, the Aerial Acoustics Model LR5 delivers remarkable performance for its relatively compact size. A reference monitor design, it remains uncolored and highly detailed at all listening levels with an astonishing degree of intelligibility and naturalness. Its midrange voice is vivid and lifelike, and upper frequencies are airy and extended. Bass is fast, articulate, authoritative, and blends particularly well with subwoofers.
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.
Manufacturer Specs
- Frequency Response: 40Hz to 22kHz ±2dB, -6dB at 35Hz
- Sensitivity: 86dB at 2.83 Vrms and 1.0 meter on axis
- Impedance: 4Ω nominal, 3Ω minimum, low reactance
- Power Requirements: 100 to 700 watts (8Ω rating) recommended
- Woofers: Two 8.9" (225mm) cast magnesium alloy frame drivers, damped bilaminate composite cones
- Midrange: 6" (150mm) cast magnesium alloy frame driver, damped bilaminate composite cone
- Tweeter: 1.0" (25mm) precision titanium dome
- Crossover: 360Hz and 2.8kHz at 24dB per octave
- Dimensions (HWD): 30.6 × 9.5 × 22.0" (777 × 242 × 559mm)
- Weight: 105lbs (48kg), 144lbs (66kg) packed
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Our take on the brand
Aerial Acoustics creates speakers with cabinets made from multiple layers of pressure-bonded MDF and uses custom drivers with unique materials like papyrus-blend cones for their distinctive sound. Their speakers are particularly noted for their ability to "disappear" into the soundstage, creating a holographic listening experience that's rare among dynamic speakers.
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Note that this is a discontinued product. You may want to visit the brand's page here to browse their newer products.
What reviewers think
Magazine reviewers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below.
Product Strengths
- Very detailed, with fantastic midrange and midbass
- Excellent imaging and stability
- Dynamic, with a soundstage and depth that has to be heard to be believed
- Beautifully finished and constructed
Product Considerations
- The mid to top end is louder than it should be, and doesn't quite match with the woofer volume levels
- May require expensive upgrades to the rest of the system due to its low sensitivity and need for lots of power
- The adjustments on the back panel do not help, because they only make the speakers even brighter
- Benefits from a subwoofer for two channel music
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The LR5 is not for booming bass
- The LR5 has tremendous dynamic authority that no electrostat can match
- The LR5 represents a substantial upgrade in build and performance
Takeaway: The LR5 speakers are known for their clarity, especially in the midrange and treble, and their dynamic sound reproduction. They are best suited for listeners who appreciate detailed sound and have the amplifier power to drive them properly.
How useful are hifi reviews? We consider them useful for three things: (1) Surfacing new products you should demo in person at a dealer. (2) Learning which products reviewers unanimously praise as the best they've ever heard (this means they probably are legitimately great). (3) Identifying a product's unique attributes that satisfy your idiosyncratic needs and tastes. Beyond that, we discount what reviewers say because they heap praise on everything—rarely being negative for fear of souring relationships with manufacturers. Further, they seldom have more than a couple products on-hand at once, relying on their imperfect memories to compare to past products.
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