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LSA & Von Schweikert

I just took a flyer on a pair of LSA1 Statement loudspeakers. I'll be comparing them to my Von Schweikert VR-1 monitors and keeping the "winner".

In searching for information, one finds a lot of inference that LSA loudspeakers are essentially identical to the discontinued Von Schweikert VR-1 and VR-2 designs. Of course, the cabinets are slightly different, but the driver and port configurations are remarkably similar.

I'd love to hear from Larry Staples and others about these two brands, as well as the differences (if any) between the LSA1 models (Standard/Signature/Statement) and the VR-1, as well as the differences (if any) between the LSA2 models (Standard/Signature/Statement) and the VR-2.

Obviously, the Statement designs depart considerably from the others with their ribbon tweeter, which I believe is an Aurum Cantus model. Are these imported as Standards and modified in the US? Same for the Signature?

Any clarification would be greatly appreciated!
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roscoeiii
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Where did you get this inference that the LSAs are "essentially identical" to the Von Schweikert models you mention?

I have no experience with them, but it is possible for speakers to resemble each other in terms of specs and other design features (like the rear-firing tweeter that the LSA tower and VSA speakers share). But they can still be voiced very differently due to crossover design. Just sayin'.
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roscoeiii
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Probably should have Googled before asking. But I would still argue that the real key is in getting the crossover right.
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