LSA 20 Statement Speakers

Interesting info about the cabinets, and I looked it up and they weigh about 70lbs each so certainly not MDF.  But, reading the universally glowing reviews they seem to have chosen wisely to keep costs down.  Yeah, they’d probably sound a little better if the speakers weighed 120lbs, but then they’d probably cost double or more.  Given the results and price, it looks like they started with a great design and then chose very wisely where to cut costs.  When reviewers are buying the review samples, well, that pretty much says it all. 

I have reached a certain point in my audio life where I won’t put up with shortcuts or manufacturer-opted compromises. At least no more than I have to put up with. If you look at my profile you will see signs of that. I have since added two headphone amps, an Ampsandsound Nautilus and a Luxman P-750u, an SW1X DAC III Balanced DAC, and an Aurender W20. And two of ZMF’s top tier sets of headphones including custom Verite’ Closed. My choice of loudspeakers (Devore O/93’s and Spendor D7.2’s) are not claimed-by me-to be among the best but it was important to me in making my buying decision that not only did I like the sound but also the manufacturer made the enclosures in-house. I believe all Devores are built by a single gentleman in John Devore’s Brooklyn factory unless he has found additional help. If there is a heavier, beefier, more fundamentally built 8 watt SE amp than the Ampandsound Nautilus I would like to see it and try to pick it up. All of my gear should be alive and kicking for my grandchildren, particularly my two turntables (again, see my profile-if you wish). It gives me intangible pride of ownership over and above the tangible qualities.

I own a set of LSA 20 Statements, for about a year now. They replaced a much smaller set of Monitor Audio RS 6's, which were great speakers, but in my medium-large room they were a little lacking on low end. The LSAs have more low end, sure, but not that much. In fact that's my biggest complaint, they don't exactly lack bass but they don't have as much as I feel a speaker of that size should.

Imaging-wise they do well, and to my ears they sound relaxed and neutral. I was worried they might sound a bit harsh with my (all solid-state) gear but they don't. 

Mine arrived in perfect condition, and I don't have any experience or knowledge of poor cabinet quality, but I suspect they're relatively cheaply made as others have said. Which is concerning because my LEAST favorite thing about them is the too-narrow 3-point cone base. It feels to me like if anything bumps into one it will fall over easily, and then I'll get some first-hand knowledge of the cabinet construction. These speakers need a better base.

So I guess my opinion is pretty neutral. I think these are a decent value for the price (the real price - nobody should pay the "list" price of $6k for these things), but you get what you pay for, like everything. When I bought them, they fit my budget, and that was the deciding factor. If I had to do it over again, I may look elsewhere, but I'd likely end up spending twice as much for a marginal improvement in sound.

I had a horrible experience with LSA 10s.

There are so many warning signs and serious quality issues.

There are so many other choices, why take the risk?

two comments mentioned generous return policy 

It was $300 last year (and I wish I had it and not the poor quality open box one which I couldn't return and could only sell for 800 dollar less than I bought it for)

So compared with Crutchfield's $10 return in 60 days, this is very expensive indeed

Ask any dealer why they don't have them. They told me: no one knows them, no one buys them, there is nothing special about them.

Being pulled away from LSA Statement speakers., thanks for everyone’s valued opinion. 

I think it’s fair to say that with the right equipment, they are probably enjoyable speakers, but the whole design, quality, pricing structure issues make it a lot less desirable speakers than at least 20 other brands. - for the same price, you get much better value

One of the strangest things is the web site. It's absolutely hideous. It's full of "...taken from my iPhone. Better photos coming... " notes. You mean you cannot just take a photo NOW? you are pitching a 2000 dollar equipment but you just want us to wait for some other photo, taken when? That 90s font design that was a no-no even in the AOL days? Can't you hire a web developer student for $60 an hour to revamp the site to just make it not this terrible? Seriously, the navigation, the design, the lack of information, the lack of ANY structure, the content is sooo painful! 

Posts by grislybutter do not read like a disinterested observer.

I have no commercial interest in any audio equipment

The reviews of LSA speakers are very favorable and speak for themself.

I bought the lower model LSA bookshelf a coupla years ago and was very happy--huge soundstage, speaker's disappear, warm and much better bass than expected.

Walter has a track record and lots of satisfied customers (you can search feedback here).

@berner99 i am minus 800 dollars interested. That's how much I lost. .(in case you didn't read what I wrote) The speakers with my equipment sounded horrible. Never claimed anything more or less.

I am happy for you that they work for you 

I am sorry that you were unhappy with what you purchased.  When did you buy them?  I ask because you may have bought older models, before current ownership

May 15th, 2020  TAS:

Living Sounds Audio LSA-10 Statement Loudspeaker - The Absolute Sound

LSA, or Living Sounds Audio, has been making loudspeakers since 2007, but recently the firm went through a major change. It was purchased by Underwood Hi-Fi, and its entire line of loudspeakers was redesigned.

Peace.

@berner99 11 months ago, it was the current ownership I believe

and something else weird happened, once I commented on these speakers,  someone from Underwood Hifi contacted me, asked for my email and phone number. He said he would follow up with me. The he emailed me and said he wanted me to be satisfied and then disappeared. Never called, no more emails. So maybe my experience is very unique.

Be very careful with previous owners' opinions on the LSA 10/20 speakers. Examples before 5/20 refer to the older LSA models, owned by a different company. The current production are excellent speakers. I had KEF LS50 and while I liked their detail and smoothness, I felt that the lower mids/upper bass lacked authority (I use a sub). I knew that bass response was a strength for the LSA 10, so I took a chance and bought the 10 Statements. Glad I did. The beryllium tweeter, once it breaks in, is revealing without being aggressive sounding. Upper bass is solid-these speakers belie their size-- partly due to the passive radiator that covers much of the back of the speaker. Walter Leaderman has an internet direct model and the prices are really good for what you get.  I believe he used the Joseph Audio Pearl as the model for what they were trying to achieve soundwise with the Statement 10s.

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I have the LSA 10 Statements also and totally agree with you!

When reviewers are buying the speakers, that says A LOT.  As a reviewer I wouldn’t buy a review sample unless it literally blew me away.  It’s the highest praise a reviewer can give, but, that’s not to say the reviewer’s tastes and system match with yours.  It’s always a personal decision.  But, I think it’s pretty safe to say these new LSA speakers are surely worth a serious look.  FWIW.