(November 13, 2026) Chesky Audio has arrived at Capital Audiofest 2026 with two brand-new loudspeakers, the LC1.2 Bookshelf Monitor and LC2.2 Reference Monitor, both representing substantial updates to the company's original LC1 and LC2 designs. We had an opportunity to catch up with company owner Lucca Chesky for an exclusive first look at the LC2.2, including an up-close examination of its construction and some initial listening impressions. According to Chesky, the goal wasn't to reinvent the company's signature sound, but rather to improve performance while preserving the natural presentation and musicality that helped establish the original models. The result is a pair of redesigned loudspeakers featuring new drivers, updated cabinets, and several engineering changes to improve clarity, imaging, and bass performance.
Among the most notable changes is Chesky Audio's new StrataMax cabinet technology, which builds on the company's earlier 3D enclosure designs with multilayer construction and constrained-layer damping to reduce unwanted cabinet resonances. Both speakers also feature newly developed bass/midrange drivers with substantial cast baskets, new tweeters incorporating integrated waveguides, and redesigned passive radiator systems intended to deliver deeper, tighter, and more controlled bass. The upgrades extend to fit and finish, with both models sporting a new Satin Graphite exterior. The smaller LC1.2 also gains the aircraft-grade aluminum front baffle previously associated with the larger LC2, giving both speakers a more consistent appearance and construction approach.
Perhaps the most interesting part of this launch is that Chesky Audio has managed to introduce these upgrades without raising prices. The LC1.2 carries a price of $1,250 per pair, while the larger LC2.2 is priced at $2,000 per pair, placing both models within reach of enthusiasts looking to build a serious two-channel listening system without spending a fortune.
Check out the interview below.
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