If anyone is interested in 90% of the LS3/5A sound for 350 bucks plus shipping, I have just the thing. They have a couple dents, and are Chinese knockoffs, but that's why they're so cheap! Pictures attached. As you can see they are not in perfect condition, but they are still gorgeous to look at, especially from a listening position. I had KEF LS50's when I first bought these (I am the original owner by the way, purchased directly from Mistral Audio. I promise I'm usually more careful with my gear!), and after listening to these for a couple months the LS50's were quickly sold. Both formidable speakers, but the Mistral's to my ears were much more coherent and natural sounding.
Speakers work perfectly, and sound as great as the day I bought them. I will soon be building what has become xrk971's Vanguard speaker, (which you should check out if you are interested in LS3/5A like speakers!). No idea which speaker sounds better between the two, but I got most of the parts for very cheap at a parts express garage sale to build the early version Vanguard (I'm not sure if X has changed the crossover or if he is simply commercializing the design he generously shared for free here) so they win by default by being lighter on my wallet! I really like these, but they gotta go!
Speakers work perfectly, and sound as great as the day I bought them. I will soon be building what has become xrk971's Vanguard speaker, (which you should check out if you are interested in LS3/5A like speakers!). No idea which speaker sounds better between the two, but I got most of the parts for very cheap at a parts express garage sale to build the early version Vanguard (I'm not sure if X has changed the crossover or if he is simply commercializing the design he generously shared for free here) so they win by default by being lighter on my wallet! I really like these, but they gotta go!
