RWD, having heard all the speakers you've mentioned, I'd have to say that the closest match would be a set of ML CLS's with a hefty sub. If I recall, the high-frequency profile of the SS 1A was on the forward, sizzly side and I think the CLS's mimic that more closely than the Soundlabs.
I remember being totally blown away by the 1A system in the early 70s! That speaker had such immediacy and dynamic capability, and crispness it was just stunning. I'm sure the bass section could be improved upon, but those ESL panels were amazing! Alas, they had reliability issues and are long out of production.
If you're budget minded, a pair of vintage Acoustat 2+2's might be another consideration...
I remember being totally blown away by the 1A system in the early 70s! That speaker had such immediacy and dynamic capability, and crispness it was just stunning. I'm sure the bass section could be improved upon, but those ESL panels were amazing! Alas, they had reliability issues and are long out of production.
If you're budget minded, a pair of vintage Acoustat 2+2's might be another consideration...