Grimm Audio’s LS1 is an unusual loudspeaker. Its wide but shallow cabinet is the direct opposite of nearly all contemporary loudspeakers and the DSP filter is mainly IIR based in spite of the availability of cheap DSP. Why? This white paper argues that all choices derive from basic acoustics, signal theory and psychoacoustics.
We received an impressive testimonial from LS1 customer Thaddeus Moore, that we love to share with you: “I want to congratulate you for making the best sounding, most phase linear, transient accurate, and all around beautiful speaker system on the planet. I’ve only had the opportunity to be in front of them for a shortread more >
Another great LS1 review! Mastering engineer Nigel Palmer tested the LS1 for UK professional audio magazine Audio Media. He writes: “The clearest and least hyped presentation I’ve heard. I had that feeling of an open window into sound, across a wide range of music styles.” And also: “you’re left in no doubt as to whatread more >
Studio Magazin reviewed the LS1 in 2010 but longed for another listen when the LS1s subwoofer was finished. Just like the first time, editor in chief Fritz Fey was totally blown away by the LS1’s sound quality. “Fantastic micro dynamics, extreme naturalness, wide extended spectrum, unforced mids – it is a joy to listen toread more >
