Hmmm well you may have jumped the shark a bit comparing the sound of ls50s to early cheap boom boxes.
I’ve heard ls50s sound both very good and very bad in my home. They are not at all suited for larger rooms. In smaller rooms they can shine. For serious listening I agree a sub is needed but in fact for bass extension not to fix the parts the ls50s do.
It’s all in the setup.
Having said that there is no single speaker design that appeals to everyone. No two people or pair of ears are the same. Some are successful because they do have large appeal.
Also I replaced a Class A amp with Class D and never looked back.
Different strokes.....
I’ve heard ls50s sound both very good and very bad in my home. They are not at all suited for larger rooms. In smaller rooms they can shine. For serious listening I agree a sub is needed but in fact for bass extension not to fix the parts the ls50s do.
It’s all in the setup.
Having said that there is no single speaker design that appeals to everyone. No two people or pair of ears are the same. Some are successful because they do have large appeal.
Also I replaced a Class A amp with Class D and never looked back.
Different strokes.....