LSA110 Statement as possible replacment for Silverline SR17.5?

Please let us know how the LSA's sound. I almost ordered a pair myself.

The LSA's did offer deeper bass, which I liked but I've grown so accustomed to the low-mids of the Silverlines that by comparison the LSA's sounded rather "thin" to me, in my room. I know this aspect of the Silverlines has been attributed to cabinet resonance and will no doubt be judged as "flawed"  by some but I like the sound. Compared to my 17.5's, the Silverline Supremes offer improved resolution, according to Alan Yun, but as I don't find the 17.5's wanting in this area, I don't believe investing in the Supremes would be the best use of my upgrade dollars. If I had more room, I'd try a sub/s but as my listening room is actually our living room, the use of space is prioritized for furniture first, and audio, second, which leaves very little space or flexibility for positioning sub/s. 

Are you sure they’re fully broken in yet?  How many hours do you have on them?

I hear ya on the lower mids — I think my speakers give a very slight oomph there too, and it does make many other speakers sound a bit neutered, more distant, and less involving by comparison.  I really think you’d need to go to the Pulsars or better to improve upon your 17.5s.  If I was you my first impulse would be to find a way to add two small subs and see if they fill in that last piece.  You could try a pair of SVS SB1000s for about $1000 for 45 days and if they don’t bring you to a whole new level of happiness you can return them risk free.  In any event, it’s sure a lot easier than trying to significantly improve upon your excellent Silverlines IMHO.

Often times moving speakers around you can find a spot in the room where they can really open up. Try moving either > 4-6ft from the front wall, THEN try aiming them


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soix: I may have to try a sub or two, although as I've said, I have very little available space. If I went that route, I'd prefer wireless, which would require taking the amp to Jeff Wells for modification. 

tweak1: thanks but unfortunately your suggestion is impractical, due to space constraints.