Beautiful speakers thread

polkatese
polkatese Posts: 6,767
edited June 2007 in Speakers
What do you think?
I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited August 2006
    Fancy, but initially a little too messy for my eye. The gloss wood, leather, plastic, woofer, gold logo, and speakerstand contrast eachother quite a lot...maybe too much.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2006
    how 'bout this?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2006
    but that woofer on top of the cabinet looks weird on there.. :D
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2006
    it comes with a life-time supply of spare woofs.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,769
    edited August 2006
    Sweeeeet!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2006
    i like the floorstander.. the bookshelf looks strange to me.. with the square bezel..
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited August 2006
    Sonus Fabers give me a halfy. They are gorgeous.
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited August 2006
    Absolutely gorgeous. The floorstanders do look much better, though. With the monitors, the plates the drivers are mounted on look too blocky; messes the aethetics a bit. Also not fond of that metal guard in front of the tweeter.

    I'm a big fan of the alloy front baffle with wood veneer sides look - the Thiel CS 7.2's look awesome too.
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited August 2006
    Better yet, how do they sound?
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited August 2006
    Sonus Faber always sounds good, its the Ferrari of Hifi...
    The small Sonus look sweet, I believe that leather is used within the faceplate?
    are you planning on them Polkatese?

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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited August 2006
    I've always enjoyed the looks, and sound, of Sonus Faber. The stands you posted look a little better in person, but I'm still not crazy about them.

    Personally, I like the Concertino Domus, on the factory stands.

    Maybe some day...
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2006
    Lsi9 wrote:
    Sonus Faber always sounds good, its the Ferrari of Hifi...
    The small Sonus look sweet, I believe that leather is used within the faceplate?
    are you planning on them Polkatese?

    I am afraid these are way out of my league. I haven't had a chance to audition either, but judging by what other says, SF Homage series is a notch or two above the Classic, which I own the Cremona. I really dig the gloss and design. The Anniversario is a piece of art.
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  • Lsi9
    Lsi9 Posts: 616
    edited August 2006
    You own the Cremona? how do they sound on a scale from 1-10?
    Nevermind I could only guess:)
    I think youve reached the pinnacle of sound for awhile.

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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited August 2006
    Am I the only one around that thinks that speakers "look" better with grills/socks on?

    I do like to take them off when I listen, but I find it kind of like lifting the hood of a car..................interesting on a technical level, but it ruins the finished lines.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2006
    Relative to a Polk LSi15 on the scale? I still own the 15, and the difference between the two is in the overall presentation of music. Cremona makes me paying attention to the music's emotion, its musical presentation, and the vocal quality of the singers. The speaker is very balanced (to my ear), a tad warm, but the soundstage is wonderful (toed in). I would give the LSi15 a 6, and Cremona an 8 out of 10.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
    Sonus Fabers are beautiful speakers. I'll take a pair of Stradivari Homage any day:D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2006
    Dennis Gardner wrote:
    Am I the only one around that thinks that speakers "look" better with grills/socks on?
    Yes. :cool:
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited August 2006
    More pics are needed in this thread...
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  • jhermance
    jhermance Posts: 214
    edited August 2006
    I think that these are beautiful as far as looks but that is my opinion
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited August 2006
    jhermance wrote:
    I think that these are beautiful as far as looks but that is my opinion
    They sound better than they look, and I too think they're nice to look at.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited August 2006
    I love fine woodworking in an enclosure, but my eclectic bent in fashion and style is really grabbed by these. BTW - the sound is exquisite!
    (sorry for the large pic)

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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited August 2006
    nice!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited September 2006
    How does it sounds?
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited September 2006
    polkatese wrote:
    it comes with a life-time supply of spare woofs.

    I assume the manufacturer expects the user to have a lot of problems?
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2006
    Zero --

    What's the brand and model of those speakers in #27?
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited September 2006
    DarqueKnight wrote:
    I assume the manufacturer expects the user to have a lot of problems?

    :D I don't know, DK, it was a smart **** counter-comment to faster's

    I got the pics from a Sonus Faber owners' club site, if I have to guess, I think the pics came from SF factory/shop floor, judging by a Stradivari standing next to it, and gobs of packing foam sheets..
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2006
    Here's one of favorites -- the Talon Firebird -- along with the pretty driver inside of it...
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited September 2006
    I think they are purty :D
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited September 2006
    Early B. wrote:
    Zero --

    What's the brand and model of those speakers in #27?

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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited September 2006
    polkatese wrote:
    :D I don't know, DK, it was a smart **** counter-comment to faster's

    ..

    for what, saying they had a stray woofer on the top of it :confused::D
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    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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