Visions of Modern Life - Sony LSPX

When you're looking for innovative solutions, sometimes you just have to try something out. At least that's what Sony says, and under the umbrella term LSPX ("Life Space UX") they happily experiment with products where return on investment is not necessarily the immediate focus. But in the long run, you learn a lot from such experiments, as can be seen from the latest additions to the LSPX portfolio.
It all began in 2014, when Sony introduced the LSPX-W1S. This innovative ultra-short-throw projector, built into a piece of furniture and equipped with a then brand-new laser light source, amazed with brilliant 4K-resolution images that it projected bright as day onto the wall from just a few centimeters away. The W1S impressed industry professionals, but it also came at a price – at least $50,000 had to be put down by well-heeled cinema fans for one of these exquisitely crafted pieces, made to order.

With the successor LSPX-A1, introduced at CES 2018, Sony is at least moving a bit closer to affordable territory: the A1 now comes in at "only" $30,000, but it can also stand a little closer to the wall, now supports true 4K with 12-bit color depth, and features an integrated sound system. The latter is especially surprising due to the tweeters with glass cylinders integrated into the stand feet – a technology also found in the simultaneously introduced Bluetooth speaker LSPX-S1 (see below).

It's becoming increasingly clear what Sony’s long-term plan is with its LSPX line. On the one hand, you can derive new technologies from outrageously expensive experiments like the W1S, and on the other hand, you can find out if certain ideas and concepts are well received by customers.

And it’s obvious that Sony has recognized a demand for discreet projectors with extremely short projection distances that can be integrated into everyday life, and is now complementing the luxury products with a "smaller" brother in several respects. The LSPX-P1 also uses laser technology, is barely bigger than a lunchbox, and at just 999 euros, is an absolute bargain by comparison. Yet it too offers many exciting features and technologies: it receives its image signals wirelessly, can be used in various positions, and also features an integrated sound system.
The most impressive aspect, however, is the absolutely straightforward operation of the LSPX-P1. The wireless transmission works reliably, external sources can be simply connected to the supplied HDMI module, and with its own app, you have all the functions of the smart device easily at your fingertips. Thanks to a built-in battery, the LSPX-P1 is also extremely flexible regarding where you use it. Depending on placement, it can project onto a wall, table, work surface, or even onto the floor, so the possible uses are practically limitless.

Of course, you won’t find an ultra-bright 4K projector inside such a tiny housing. However, the laser diode used still delivers 100 lumens, which is sufficiently bright for its intended use, and the 720p resolution isn’t seen as a drawback here. Another advantage of this self-restraint: the small projector operates without a fan and is therefore absolutely silent in use.

Another new addition to Sony's LSPX lineup is the wireless speaker LSPX-S1. Thanks to Bluetooth technology, playing music is child’s play, and since Sony’s LDAC transmission standard is used, the quality is also very high. Good sound is further ensured by a technology adopted from the LSPX-A1: supported by a downward-firing subwoofer, mids and highs are evenly distributed in all directions via a special glass tube.

But Sony has taken it a step further and integrated an LED light that provides pleasant ambient lighting while listening to music (or otherwise). The design of the LSPX-S1 is so unique, not least because of this, that it doesn’t look like a speaker at all and is probably one of the most discreet sound solutions on the market.

Both the LSPX-P1 projector and the LSPX-S1 Bluetooth speaker are now available in our store or in our online shop.
You can find an overview of Sony’s LSPX products at AUDITORIUM.











