Pics of the Ugliest Gear

deronb1
deronb1 Posts: 5,021
edited January 2013 in Electronics
How bout a starter thread of the ugliest gear? I can't believe some of this stuff went into production. I'll start!
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited December 2012
    These are pretty freakin' ugly if you ask me!!!!
    wilson.jpg
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2012
    deronb1 wrote: »
    How bout a starter thread of the ugliest gear? I can't believe some of this stuff went into production. I'll start!

    I've got an HH Scott that looks almost identical to your Fisher.
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 2,409
    edited December 2012
    deronb1 wrote: »
    How bout a starter thread of the ugliest gear? I can't believe some of this stuff went into production. I'll start!

    Beauty, or ugly, is always in the eye of the beholder. I happen to think your retro photo is pretty cool looking
    Source: BRP Panasonic UB9000, CDP Emotiva ERC3 - Display: LG OLED EVO 83 C3 - Pre/Pro: Marantz 8802A - Amplification: Emotiva XPA-DR3, XPA-2 x 2, XPA-6, Speakers, Mains/2ch-Focal Kanta No2's, C-LSiM706, S-702F/X, RS-RTiA9's, WS-RTiA9's, FH-RTiA3's, Subs - Epik Empire x 2

    Cables: AudioQuest McKenzie XLR's/CDP/Amp, Carbon 48/BRP, Forest 48/Display, 2 channel speaker cable: Furutech FS Alpha 36 12AWG PCOCC Single Crystal (Douglas Connection)

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2012
    Geoff4rfc wrote: »
    Beauty, or ugly, is always in the eye of the beholder. I happen to think your retro photo is pretty cool looking

    I agree. Might be some interesting posts though :eek:
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited December 2012
    When I go back to work next week I will get some awesome pictures! Wish I saw this post before I left the office today. ( Work with a AV company)
    B&W CM9Classé Sigma
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited December 2012
    decal wrote: »
    These are pretty freakin' ugly if you ask me!!!!
    wilson.jpg
    I'm with you on that one....I always thought the big Wilson speakers look like the Jetson's maid Rosie the Robot.
    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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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited December 2012
    decal wrote: »
    These are pretty freakin' ugly if you ask me!!!!
    wilson.jpg

    Dalek-Dr.Who
    Daleks.jpg
    B&W CM9Classé Sigma
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited December 2012
    Now those things are fugly !!!!!!!!!
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    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited December 2012
    Fongolio wrote: »
    I'm with you on that one....I always thought the big Wilson speakers look like the Jetson's maid Rosie the Robot.

    I always thought they looked like trash cans in a high school gym !!!!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited December 2012
    They look like an updated Robbi the Robot
    2chl- Adcom GFA- 555-Onkyo P-3150v pre/amp- JVC-QL-A200 tt- Denon 1940 ci cdp- Adcom GFS-6 -Modded '87 SDA 2Bs - Dynamat Ext.- BH-5- X-Overs VR-3, RDO-194 tweeters, Larry's Rings, Speakon/Neutrik I/C- Cherry stain tops Advent Maestros,Ohm model E

    H/T- Toshiba au40" flat- Yamaha RX- V665 avr- YSD-11 Dock- I-Pod- Klipsch #400HD Speaker set-

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,806
    edited December 2012
    They're Daleks (aren't they?).
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalek

    Let's see if we can drag this back sort of on topic :-)
    In terms of purposefully designed equipment that was (or is now) ugly - as opposed to stuff that has uglied with age or abuse - my thoughts are drawn first of all to the Kenwood KR-1000 a/k/a the "Galaxy Commander".

    http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=269671

    an image borrowed from the link (review) above...

    KenwoodKR10000-1.jpg
    http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/shoisfast/stereo/KenwoodKR10000-1.jpg
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited December 2012
    RamZet wrote: »
    Dalek-Dr.Who
    Daleks.jpg

    I believe that is the next BIG thing from BOSE. The Omni-directional reflected and non-reflected sound that "EXTERMINATES" you! (Equalizer NOT INCLUDED; must be purchased separately). lol

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited December 2012
    Wow... no pictures of any Emo products? :razz:
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2012
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    They're Daleks (aren't they?).
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalek

    Let's see if we can drag this back sort of on topic :-)
    In terms of purposefully designed equipment that was (or is now) ugly - as opposed to stuff that has uglied with age or abuse - my thoughts are drawn first of all to the Kenwood KR-1000 a/k/a the "Galaxy Commander".

    http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=269671

    an image borrowed from the link (review) above...

    KenwoodKR10000-1.jpg
    http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b80/shoisfast/stereo/KenwoodKR10000-1.jpg

    Oh good Lord! Now thats what I'm talking about! :cheesygrin:
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  • toucanet
    toucanet Posts: 580
    edited December 2012
    Agreed, but they sound wonderful to me.
    decal wrote: »
    These are pretty freakin' ugly if you ask me!!!!
    wilson.jpg
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  • astar13656
    astar13656 Posts: 164
    edited January 2013
    white face adcom.jpg


    I just can't get used to these.
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  • 11tsteve
    11tsteve Posts: 1,166
    edited January 2013
    oh man... that pre is just... just... um, hideous?
    Polk Lsi9
    N.E.W. A-20 class A 20W
    NAD 1020 completely refurbished
    Keces DA-131 mk.II
    Analysis Plus Copper Oval, Douglass, Morrow SUB3, Huffman Digital
    Paradigm DSP-3100 v.2
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited January 2013
    astar13656 wrote: »
    white face adcom.jpg


    I just can't get used to these.

    The worst I've seen thus far.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited January 2013
    Drenis wrote: »
    Wow... no pictures of any Emo products? :razz:

    I have to say even though I'm not a big fan of emo stuff, looks wise, they look decent to me.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • 20hz
    20hz Posts: 636
    edited January 2013
    I would like to get a adcom amp so I figured I may get a better deal on the white ones ( nope )
    astar13656 wrote: »
    white face adcom.jpg


    I just can't get used to these.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited January 2013
    toucanet wrote: »
    Agreed, but they sound wonderful to me.

    I'm sure they sound very good but they are still ugly if you ask me.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2013
    astar13656 wrote: »
    white face adcom.jpg


    I just can't get used to these.
    i actualy like this, would be better if the buttons were white but i like the color for the dials, call me crazy, but just has a clean look to it, not at all in sync with the rest of the audio norms but not ugly by any stretch
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2013
    I find these to be somewhat vomitous in appearance.

    ugly loudspeakers.jpg
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2013
    I always hated the look of these
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  • astar13656
    astar13656 Posts: 164
    edited January 2013
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I always hated the look of these

    It looks like it should be in the trunk of a car, or maybe where the back seat was removed.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,806
    edited January 2013
    Ugly (or at least idiosyncratic) loudspeaker designs seem to be the norm nowadays...

    (sorry... I'll get my cane and dodder back to my rockin' chair and start droolin' again, now)
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,451
    edited January 2013
    seabeerob213 wrote: »
    i actualy like this, would be better if the buttons were white

    the buttons were white when new....
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    edited January 2013
    oh, i'm not old enough to have seen one new, haha,
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • oleon621
    oleon621 Posts: 178
    edited January 2013
    091023-bose-02_zps7d638385.jpg

    I was never a fan of this :cheesygrin:
    Front- RTI A7,(powered by ADCOM GFA 5500)
    Center- CSI5,
    Surrounds- RTI 6 and Rear Surrounds- TS 15.
    TV-Panasonic P55ST50
    SUB-SVS PB10-NSD and PSW505
    Receiver- Yamaha Aventage RX-A2000
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited January 2013
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    mcm_6317-840x558.jpg
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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