Jump to content

LSI Face lift


kg4guy

Recommended Posts

I've not measured, but owning both- LSI-BG is tighter bass. It's the density and strength of the fibreglass mat added to the L aluminum channel - really stiffens the side walls of the horn. You can feel the difference in the vibration of the cabinet. Less vibration = more bass propelled forward.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've not measured, but owning both- LSI-BG is tighter bass. It's the density and strength of the fibreglass mat added to the L aluminum channel - really stiffens the side walls of the horn. You can feel the difference in the vibration of the cabinet. Less vibration = more bass propelled forward.

I agree the aluminum siding helps the fiberglass maybe a little it came off in sheets very easy after running a router around the outside edges and was very thin.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Seeing those two lascalas next to one another is telling. Very attractive.

I love them both I like the classic look of the older school La scala's and the grills on the newer model I'm not sure who started the bottom grills I guess the Belle's sparked the idea with someone but I like it and thanks to the person that took it to that level .
Link to comment
Share on other sites

I've not measured, but owning both- LSI-BG is tighter bass. It's the density and strength of the fibreglass mat added to the L aluminum channel - really stiffens the side walls of the horn. You can feel the difference in the vibration of the cabinet. Less vibration = more bass propelled forward.

I agree. The LS2 definitely has stronger and deeper bass than the regular LS (LS1?). Many people seem to think that the flexion of La Scala cabinet sidewalls causes an audible resonance, but I've never been able to hear it. Also, a resonance occurs over a certain (often narrow) frequency range, but the stiffer sidewalls of the LS2 seem to improve the bass output over a wide range. I would think it's similar to what you're hearing with the LSI-BG.

"Less vibration = more bass propelled forward" is a pretty clear and concise way of explaining it.

On the other hand, the narrow bass peak at 148 Hz on all LS bass horns, 1 or 2, is caused by the shape of the horn, and is not "the sound of the resonance", as some people think. The LS2 has no (or very minimal) resonance, and yet Roy's Dx38 settings are exactly the same for LS1 and LS2 cabinets.

The two issues often get confused, so it's good to see that at least some La Scala owners see and hear what's really happening with the LS bass horns.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 4 weeks later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...