Whats the best looking speakers you ever seen ?

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2011
    Aida.jpg
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited December 2011
    What are those?
    - Computer Rig -
    YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5

    - Main Rig -
    Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD

    - Currently In Progress -
    Curt Campbell's Uluwatu LCR, LMS Ultra Gjallarhorn, JBL W15GTi stereo subs, 2.1 entertainment system for the gf
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2011
    That photo wasn't supposed to be leaked before the 12th. :D

    Any guesses?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited December 2011
    Face wrote: »
    That photo wasn't supposed to be leaked before the 12th. :D

    Any guesses?

    I know Sonus Faber when I see it, but I'm not seeing those on their webpage. Guess that's what you mean by the 12th...
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited December 2011
    Always been partial to electrostats, both visually and sonically.

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    Martin Logan CLX

    RT-12, CS350-LS, PSW-300, Infinity Overture 1, Monoprice RC-65i
    Adcom GFA-545II, GFA-6000, Outlaw Audio 990, Netgear NeoTV
    Denon DCM-460, DMD-1000, Sony BDP-360, Bravia KDL-40Z4100/S
    Monster AVL-300, HTS-2500 MKII
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2011
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    Jake
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2011
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    I like Doctor Seuss speakers ! :)
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2011
    Plasma speakers anyone?

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    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2011
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Plasma speakers anyone?

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    I heard about these and saw some youtube tech demo's but isn't the output super low on them ?
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2011
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I heard about these and saw some youtube tech demo's but isn't the output super low on them ?
    You are correct, the accuracy is their strenght and the output power is their weakness. However, this type of unconventional/esoteric speaker always been a fascination. Also, keep in mind that this technology is only used for the tweeter and more conventional drivers are matched for the mid and low (IMO, a seperate sub would be a must for such product).
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2011
    $%^&*!
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2011
    Infinity%20Kappa_Girl.jpg
    *****
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2011
    I could rock out to those all night
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited December 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    Infinity%20Kappa_Girl.jpg
    *****

    Some definite nice wood there!
    VTL ST50 w/mods / RCA6L6GC / TlfnknECC801S
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 w/mods
    TT Conrad Johnson Sonographe SG3 Oak / Sumiko LMT / Grado Woodbody Platinum / Sumiko PIB2 / The Clamp
    Musical Fidelity A1 CDPro/ Bada DD-22 Tube CDP / Conrad Johnson SD-22 CDP
    Tuners w/mods Kenwood KT5020 / Fisher KM60
    MF x-DAC V8, HAInfo NG27
    Herbies Ti-9 / Vibrapods / MIT Shotgun AC1 IEC's / MIT Shotgun 2 IC's / MIT Shotgun 2 Speaker Cables
    PS Audio Cryo / PowerPort Premium Outlets / Exact Power EP15A Conditioner
    Walnut SDA 2B TL /Oak SDA SRS II TL (Sonicaps/Mills/Cardas/Custom SDA ICs / Dynamat Extreme / Larry's Rings/ FSB-2 Spikes
    NAD SS rigs w/mods
    GIK panels
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    Infinity%20Kappa_Girl.jpg
    *****

    Just out of curiosity .... thats not one of them **** misshifi adds is it?
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited December 2011
    I always like how these look. The Infinity Kappa 9
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2011
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Just out of curiosity .... thats not one of them **** misshifi adds is it?

    Not sure of the source.....
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited December 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    Infinity%20Kappa_Girl.jpg
    *****
    I'm in love with that center! :loneranger:
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    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited December 2011
    What he said !!!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,146
    edited December 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    Infinity%20Kappa_Girl.jpg
    *****

    Speakers are to close together.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2011
    unc2701 wrote: »
    I know Sonus Faber when I see it, but I'm not seeing those on their webpage. Guess that's what you mean by the 12th...
    Since the official release is tomorrow, it's the new Sonus Faber Aida.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,219
    edited December 2011
    I bet they sound amazing!!!!
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited December 2011
    mbl-extreme-101_complete.jpg

    Always loved the industrial look of MbL's.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited December 2011
    Face wrote: »
    Since the official release is tomorrow, it's the new Sonus Faber Aida.

    They look terrific- Sonus should have a trademark on that finish.

    Curious what they cost, but if you have to ask...
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited December 2011
    unc2701 wrote: »
    they look terrific- sonus should have a trademark on that finish.

    Curious what they cost, but if you have to ask...
    120k.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2011
    These are spiffy lookin' IMO.

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  • newsman
    newsman Posts: 203
    edited December 2011
    Topper wrote: »
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    can't remember which brand these are but they do look awesome eh :)
    It's too bad they never ended up looking that that. They ship will all-black drivers, smaller emblem and much more pronounced rubber gaskets around drivers.
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  • newsman
    newsman Posts: 203
    edited December 2011
    Now personally, I like the look of these. :redface:
    In my eyes, visually, LSi play on balance of homage to studio monitors, warmth of wood and a touch of sophistication with a piano black finish.
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    As far as ultimate in aesthetic execution, that would be any of Sonus Faber speakers. (Yes, even the lower end) These Amati's are an excellent example.

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    However, I haven't heard a single Sonus Faber speaker I would be completely happy with in terms of sound. Which leads me to these Focals Utopia. To me they both have killer looks AND sound. I've heard them at this year RMAF show, and they were just a complete musical experience.

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,752
    edited December 2011
    newsman wrote: »
    Now personally, I like the look of these. :redface:
    In my eyes, visually, LSi play on balance of homage to studio monitors, warmth of wood and a touch of sophistication with a piano black finish.
    lsi9.jpg


    As far as ultimate in aesthetic execution, that would be any of Sonus Faber speakers. (Yes, even the lower end) These Amati's are an excellent example.

    506sf.1.jpg


    However, I haven't heard a single Sonus Faber speaker I would be completely happy with in terms of sound. Which leads me to these Focals Utopia. To me they both have killer looks AND sound. I've heard them at this year RMAF show, and they were just a complete musical experience.

    maestro-utopia.jpg

    Is it me or do the 3rd ones look like a gas pump? Just askin....
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  • BtrSound
    BtrSound Posts: 123
    edited December 2011
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