LSA 1 Monitors in a small room??

I owned the Von Schweikert VR-1s, which are very similar to the LSA 1s, and they were terrific in a small (10x12) room. The little tuned port they have is different than most ports, and can be very close to the wall and still function properly. I had mine about 9 inches from the wall, as close as the VS stands would allow, and they sounded great. Make sure you use good stands; they make a huge difference.

David

The speakers, not to be contrary, are voiced, VERY differently, the cabinets are shaped in a very different manner, lending to the exceptional imaging of the LSA's.
I worked with Von Schwiekert, for a while, as President Emeritus, helping with a CES, forming a contortium for Mr. Von Schweikert, for the 2005 CES--and while I admire his skills at design, certainly, I'm not a fan of the 'voicing' of the Von Schweikerts, when compared to the LSA's.
When I designed the LSA's I went for a completely different sound/mid tweeter blend, than most louspeakers present. For a small bookshelf, the LSA1's are VERY dynamic in the midrange, and have superior imaging and soundstaging, partly because of cabinet shape...all of this makes for what I think is a vastly superior sound.
Perfect Vision's Chris Martens just reviewed the LSA's Home Theater Package--you may want to read that review.
Good luck and good hunting.

Larry Staples
LSA Group
Founder/Designer

Larry,

I apologize, I wasn't specific enough in my reply; I never meant to infer the VR-1s sounded anything like the LSAs. I was only commenting on the port design being similar to the VR-1s and making it suitable for near wall placement, which appeared to be the main concern of the OP. If I'm wrong on that point, I'm sure the OP would like to know.

I think he's already decided he likes your speakers. :-)

David

Jwglista, I have a very small room and given prior experience with the LSAIIs, I would strongly recommend the LSA1s. You can put them on the LSA stands. I would also strongly recommend that you move up to the LSA1 Statements with substantial modifications of the LSA1 Standards. These are fantastic little speakers.

David,
Thanks for your comments...I rarely, just take exception it's just that for some reason, the rumor was that Albert Von Schweikert 'designed' the LSA's, was out there early on. Possibly because I had worked with him in the past.(Though no one said that Jim Thiel designed them, even though I worked for Jim too).
Nothing could be further from the truth. That, plus they are voiced so VERY differently from each other--so I probably took your very gracious comments to an illogical conclusion. Sorry, if I was in any way abrupt, it's just that it's kind of a sore subject....
TBG, wondering why you like the LSA2's more, other than size of product?
I agree that the LSA 2's with the completely upgraded crossovers are remarkably better, that plus the wool stuffing, and I MEAN STUFFING! Wow, what a difference the natural fabric makes. You should hear the standard LSA2's with JUST wool stuffing--the cabinet 'noises' are reduced greatly.
Thanks for the kind words guys. I really feel that the LSA's represent a terrific value in the market today. All one needs do, is to read Chris Marten's review to get a good feel for the nature of sound of these little guys.

Thanks,
Larry Staples
LSA Group
Founder/Designer