The New Grande Utopia

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,646
edited November 2008 in 2 Channel Audio
Revealed at RMAF 2008

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- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited November 2008
    A designer somewhere's smoking crack.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2008
    They look disgusting.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2008
    I think they look cool.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,646
    edited November 2008
    Having seen the older generation in person --- I can honestly say if you saw these in person, your remarks would change...

    I can only imagine --- freaking amazing finish
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    The Lee twins. Ugly, and homely:(
    The decor in the pics sucks too. I thought that stuff went out in what the early 90's. Oh yeah it never was really in;)
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I think they look cool.

    Huh? You surprised me, wing.

    Those monstrosities would seem like they'd be very difficult to match if someone plans to place furniture in the same room, but I defer to your creative genius.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    Huh? You surprised me, wing.

    Those monstrosities would seem like they'd be very difficult to match if someone plans to place furniture in the same room, but I defer to your creative genius.

    I'm not saying I would want them but they are interesting looking.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,646
    edited November 2008
    Oh come on Brad --

    Those are not speakers you hide..... or even try to hide

    I mean seriously -- standing in at 6' tall and 400 pounds... lol

    I find it odd though that the baffle is so wide for the mids and tweet...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2008
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Oh come on Brad --

    Those are not speakers you hide..... or even try to hide

    I mean seriously -- standing in at 6' tall and 400 pounds... lol

    I find it odd though that the baffle is so wide for the mids and tweet...

    No, not hide, just some stuff that will blend with them. The furniture in the pics seem like they don't belong there.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

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  • Fatbrando
    Fatbrando Posts: 275
    edited November 2008
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXhBJycQ7y0&feature=related

    FB
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited November 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    The Lee twins. Ugly, and homely:(
    The decor in the pics sucks too. I thought that stuff went out in what the early 90's. Oh yeah it never was really in;)

    Remember, they are French, so the decor is appropriate :p

    I saw these at CEDIA Expo in September. They are awesome looking speakers in person, although they wouldn't be for everyone. Of course, at $180,000, there aren't many people that can afford them to begin with.

    The main woofer is actually a variable electromagnet that can be adjusted to compensate for specific rooms: http://www.grande-utopia-em.com/en/technologies/em.php
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited November 2008
    Beyond FUGLY!!!!!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2008
    You guys are ****!!! I think those things are beyond gorgeous!!! Seriously, EarlyB are you just upset your speaker crapped out?
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited November 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    You guys are ****!!! I think those things are beyond gorgeous!!! Seriously, EarlyB are you just upset your speaker crapped out?

    My crapped out speaker looks better than those crappy speakers.:p
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    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2008
    I think if you saw them in person it would be different. They are not traditionally appealing but in the right environment they could look awesome. If you want ugly look up Wilson Alexandria in the dictionary.
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    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2008
    I like the Alexandrias too. Big hulking speakers are awesome.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited November 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Ugly, and homely:(
    The decor in the pics sucks too.
    Agreed.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2008
    I'd hit it!
    "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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    I could never enjoy listening to music on them. They look like evil mean robots with overtones of desire to feast on human flesh. I certainly would not let them near my children:mad: It would not surprise me if they were programed to all activate at the same time and consume their owners. Well I am going to go watch The Wall.
    Cheers
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  • dee1949
    dee1949 Posts: 1,425
    edited November 2008
    ....Form following Fuction. Along with the Mies van der Rohe chair.

    Totaly Awesome.
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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited November 2008
    I think they look pretty cool, but I'd have to put arms and head on them. Then I could play "Danger Will Robinson, Danger Will Robinson" through them. :D
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited November 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    They look like evil mean robots with overtones of desire to feast on human flesh.
    Cheers
    Ben

    +1 . I like the way they look but at the same time they look ready to pounce at any moment. :D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited November 2008
    super uber hi-fi at its best, not that that would matter to some.

    RT1
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited November 2008
    They look like big, EVIL Bananas:eek::D

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41zwp7S6daw
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited November 2008
    I guess I'd have to have Will Smith on standby in case they attack.
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited November 2008
    Looks aside, I bet they sound good, I don't care for the looks of the early Carver trapezoidal shaped speakers and probably wouldn't own them for that reason, even though they sound good too. (and can be had a lot cheaper!):eek:Geoff
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2008
    Stunning, thanks for the peek.

    Looks like they have isolated the individual drivers further, and implemented some physical time alignment. I dig it.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,646
    edited November 2008
    Yeah -- from pictures at RMAF... there is a manual crank you turn to adjust the angle of the drivers as a whole if I am not mistaken to tune it to the room.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2008
    Sweet! I was wondering if you could adjust the angles to match the room and sweet spot.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited November 2008
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Sweet! I was wondering if you could adjust the angles to match the room and sweet spot.

    Hey Russ, did you get my message?

    Zach
    Tschüss
    Zach
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