Graham Audio LS8/1F Loudspeaker

Graham LS8/1F Loudspeakers Deliver Full-Range Precision with Floorstanding Authority

Graham LS8/1F loudspeakers are a floorstanding evolution of the revered LS8/1 monitor, crafted by renowned designer Derek Hughes. This high-performance 3-way reflex-loaded speaker retains the sonic purity and tonal balance of the studio-grade LS8/1, while offering greater low-frequency extension and spatial projection. By increasing cabinet volume without sacrificing the compact aesthetic, the Graham Audio LS8/1F achieves a seamless blend of clarity, dynamics, and immersion—making it an exceptional choice for discerning audiophiles seeking a reference-grade listening experience.

Graham LS8/1F Loudspeakers Use Real Wood and Classic Construction for Authentic Acoustic Response

Graham LS8/1F speakers feature a thin-wall, damped enclosure built from birch plywood—honouring the BBC design heritage that prioritises tonal neutrality and cabinet transparency. The real wood veneer finish not only brings a tactile warmth and elegance but also supports a rigid, resonance-controlled structure. This approach to cabinet design minimises colouration, allowing the drivers to operate with unimpeded accuracy and lifelike detail.

Graham LS8/1F Delivers a 3-Way Acoustic Architecture for Balanced Frequency Reproduction

Graham LS8/1F’s 3-way driver system combines a 200mm bass/midrange unit, a 26mm soft dome tweeter, and a 19mm soft dome super tweeter—strategically crossed over at 3.5kHz and 14kHz. This tri-driver layout ensures coherent phase alignment and broad dispersion, creating a natural timbre across the entire audible spectrum. With a frequency response of 43Hz to 20kHz (±3dB), these floorstanding loudspeakers extend deep into the low end while maintaining fine detail in the highs, resulting in a rich, immersive soundstage.

Graham LS8/1F Enhances Low-End Performance Through Increased Cabinet Volume

Graham LS8/1F’s extended cabinet dimensions (34cm wide, 100cm tall, and 35cm deep including plinth) enable greater bass depth and improved room coupling without bloating the footprint. Weighing 23kg per unit, the structure strikes a balance between acoustic mass and placement flexibility. The additional internal volume improves low-frequency energy, allowing the LS8/1F to deliver controlled, articulate bass with minimal distortion—especially when paired with amplification in the recommended 50 to 250 watts unclipped power range.

Graham LS8/1F Produces Studio-Level Clarity with Live Performance Dynamics

Graham LS8/1F floorstanding loudspeakers achieve 87dB SPL sensitivity (2.83V, 1m) and can deliver over 100dB for a stereo pair at 2 metres, ensuring ample dynamic range for both intimate listening and room-filling playback. With an 8Ω nominal impedance, the LS8/1F maintains compatibility with a wide range of solid-state and valve amplifiers. This versatility makes them a preferred choice for high-end systems tailored to classical, jazz, acoustic, and contemporary genres.

Graham LS8/1F Combines British Engineering Tradition with Versatile Musicality

Graham Audio’s LS8/1F loudspeakers represent the pinnacle of British loudspeaker engineering—steeped in BBC heritage yet adapted for today’s high-fidelity requirements. Their ability to gracefully reproduce complex orchestral arrangements, jazz ensembles, and electronic textures makes them a true all-rounder in premium audio setups. The result is a loudspeaker system that communicates the emotion, space, and nuance of every recording with authority and finesse.