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LSA1 Statement vs. PSB Synchrony 2B or 1B?

Hi,

I am looking for a great and sanely priced pair of monitors for a smallish (13 x 16 with 8 foot ceilings) room. I had the chance to audition Ascend Sierra's in home and thought they were "okay" and a great value, but just "okay." Then, I borrowed a pair of PSB Synchrony 2B's from a local dealer and LOVED them -- great vocals, plenty of bass energy for my room, and an enormous soundstage with lots of ambient retrieval.

Then, a dealer recommended the LSA1 Statement model -- said they totally trounce the PSB Synchrony monitors.

Any thoughts, my guru friends? Thanks!!!
rebbi

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rebbi OP
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Tpreaves,
Sure! The LSA1 Statements retail for $2500. The dealer is discounting them to around the same price as the Synchrony 2B, which is around $1700. So price wise, it'd be kind of a toss-up. If it were a matter of $1700 vs. $3000, there would be no dilemma... I just can't afford to spend 3K on speakers!

Loomisjohnson: The Synchrony's have been raved about pretty much everywhere. The LSA's have gotten some ecstatic reviews, too. The advantage to the PSB's is that I get to support a local dealer, by buying a speaker I've actually heard in my room. And if I don't like them, I suspect they'll retain more of their resale value than the LSA's.
rebbi OP
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Loomis,
Yes. I saw that thread, too. And I
messaged a couple of those posters. They LOVE their LSA's! So
that makes it a harder choice.
rebbi OP
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Hi Finsup,

I think that's good advice. There are
only 2 full time specialty audio shops here. One carries Dali, Martin Logan, PSB, Magnepan (I think) and Dynaudio. The other shop carries a lot of Brit gear -- Rega and I'm not sure what else. But cooling my jets and really educating my ears is probably a good idea!
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