29 March 2018

Visions of Modern Life - Sony LSPX

Sony’s LSPX line showcases innovative home tech like short-throw projectors and Bluetooth speakers, blending cutting-edge features, stylish design, and user-friendly operation for seamless integration into daily life.

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.

Modern living space with minimalist design and a striking wall mural depicting a peaceful sky, blending technology and nature. — Modern living space with minimalist design and an impressive wall mural depicting a peaceful sky. Perfect harmony of technology and nature.

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).

A modern Sony speaker with sleek design in a minimalist setting, ideal for contemporary living spaces. — A modern speaker from Sony with elegant design in a minimalist setting. Perfect for contemporary living.

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.

A woman makes coffee as a compact Sony projector displays a stunning beach scene on the wall. — A woman prepares coffee while a compact Sony projector projects a stunning beach image onto the wall. Modern lifestyle meets technology and nature.

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.

Sony mini projector displays a recipe image on a kitchen countertop, offering innovative cooking assistance. — A modern mini projector from Sony LSPX-P1 projects a recipe image onto the kitchen countertop, offering innovative support while cooking. Perfect for modern living.

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.

Sony LSPX-6 speaker combining elegant design and modern functionality for stylish, contemporary living spaces. — Elegant and modern audio devices from Sony: The LSPX-6 speaker for stylish living. The perfect combination of design and functionality for modern life.

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.

Sony LSPX-7 light and sound system as a stylish centerpiece on a modern table. — An elegant, modern light and sound system by Sony LSPX-7, perfect for stylish table decoration.

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.

Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker featuring elegant design and high-quality audio in a modern living space. — The image shows the Sony LSPX-S2 Glass Sound Speaker, an elegant audio system that combines modern design with high-quality sound. Ideal for stylish living.

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.

A modern living room with a Sony projector displaying a stunning sky image on the wall. — A modern living room with a Sony LSPX projector projecting an impressive sky image onto the wall. Simple elegance meets innovative technology.

A sleek, modern Sony speaker system seamlessly blends into a contemporary living room, combining stylish design with functionality. — An elegant, modern speaker system by Sony that blends seamlessly into contemporary living spaces. A perfect symbiosis of design and functionality.

A woman relaxes in a cozy room as a projector displays a stunning ocean image on the wall. — A woman enjoys a relaxing morning while a projector casts a stunning ocean image onto the wall. Modern technology meets cozy living.

Sony LSPX-S2 glass speaker with elegant design and impressive sound, blending into modern living spaces. — The Sony LSPX-S2 glass speaker combines elegant design with impressive sound and blends seamlessly into modern living spaces. Ideal for style-conscious music lovers.

A modern Sony mini projector displays a recipe image onto a kitchen counter for tech-savvy home cooks. — A modern mini projector from Sony displays a recipe image directly onto the kitchen countertop. Perfect for tech-savvy hobby cooks who want to make cooking easier.

Sony LSPX-14 speaker with elegant, modern design for immersive sound in a stylish home setting. — Sony LSPX-14: Elegant, modern design for a stylish home. Perfect for an immersive sound experience.

A woman makes coffee in a modern kitchen with a wall clock projection and a stylish Sony device on the shelf. — A woman is making coffee in a modern kitchen. The time is projected onto the wall, while a stylish Sony device sits on the shelf.

Modern living room with Sony LSPX projector displaying a cityscape, surrounded by books and plants for a cozy feel. — A stylishly furnished living room with a modern Sony LSPX projector projecting a cityscape onto the wall. Books and plants give the room a cozy atmosphere.

Sony LSPX-17 speaker with elegant glass design and modern technology for perfect sound. — Sony LSPX-17: Elegant design meets modern technology. Perfect sound in a stylish glass construction.

Sony LSPX-S1: Elegant 360-degree speaker with audio input, perfect for modern living spaces. — Sony LSPX-S1: Elegant 360-degree speaker with audio input, ideal for modern living.

A stylish modern speaker emits soft light on a table, creating a cozy atmosphere at home. — An elegant speaker with a modern design illuminates the table with gentle light. Perfect for atmospheric evenings at home.

A modern living room with a wall projection, cozy fireplace, and a relaxed dog lying on the floor. — A modern living room with an impressive mural on the projector and a cozy fireplace. A dog is lying relaxed on the floor.