anyone know the lsa 2 speaker vs the vandy 2ce?

Bryon84, I owned Vandersteens 2Cs long ago and was very impressed with them versus what was available then. I have followed Richard's evolution in speaker design over the years, including listening to the new designs at the last CES. I also have listened to the LSA1s and LSA2s under similar circumstances. The LSA1 Statements are in my opinion strikingly capable of realism in all but the lowest two octaves. All that I can recommend is that you give them a listen, somehow.

tbg and others,
so if you were me and wanted to get more realism than from the vandersteens, where would you go assuming a 1500.00 to 2k budget. all options open. dont really have room for a sub. want to stay 2 chan, but have the most complete sound i can!!! am willing to beef up the amp from marantz 2270 to possibly ksa 100( or others??), but want to stay with the boom bass and sweet highs. and size does matter. is it possible to be wowwed and to want to sit down and listen to everything i have and directv music again???
i live in a city with one high end audio store. 2-3 hr to any other city. help!!! tbg what speakers are you listening to now???cost??

Bryon84, I presently listen to the old version of the Acapella LaCompanellas which cost about $24k. I never mentioned them, of course. I also love the Reference 3A Grand Veenas which cost $8k. I am also shocked by the Sanders Sound electrostatic speakers with their 1000 watt amp which combined with everything you need cost $12k. I also recently reviewed the LSA1 Statements. This is why I entered into this discussion. They are also why I touched on your concern about bass. The get down to about 38 Hz effectively, image exceptionally, and have an outstanding top end. All for $2500. There is nothing comparable to them at that price.

I have DirectTV in New Mexico. Yours must be better than what I get as I cannot listen to it. FM is far superior.

I have never really had much access to dealers, so I can understand how difficult it has now gotten to hear these. All of the speakers I mention above were originally heard by me at CES or the RMAF. Curiously, for me, none get the "best of show" awards in the rags.

I would also look into the Exemplar/LSA Statement integrated amp in its latest form to run all of the above except the Sanders Sound.

i wasnt sure if you got my email so sorry if this bothers.
if i get the lsa 1 where do i get the low end from( below 38hz)? and is the power ok marantz 2270?
thanks bryon

Bryon84, I did not get your email. Frankly, you would have to get a very fast pair of subs, and this would put you out of your price range. The Vandersteens do not have much bass either, but perhaps down to 30 Hz, which is about what the LSA2s get.

I have a friend with LSA2 Statements who just got Tonion DL-T1s and thinks they are superior to the LSA2s. They also might be something you consider. They are $1800 a pair but only go down to upper 30 Hzs.