The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word LO-FI
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The straight part
We know that "not particularly well reproduced" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case not particularly well reproduced = lo-fi.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does LO-FI mean?
LO-FI noun- A genre of hip-hop that includes traditional jazz elements and drum machine samples.
- A genre of rock music characterized by minimal production, giving a raw and unsophisticated sound.
- (sound) Having an old-fashioned quality
- Having a rough quality, not musically smooth and refined
- Recorded at home with makeshift tools