Most beautiful speakers in the world ?

[prestigetone]

The XTZs look like clones of the Sony ss-ar line.

Love these. I wish they would highlight the ply wood they use more with a natural finish. Build quality was great when I saw them in person.

 

[sq225917]

Best made wood cabinet I've ever seen on a mid price speaker on that Sony. Beautiful inside

 

[dualazmak]

Thank you Kal for your post.
Yes, SONY SS-AR2!
https://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-ss-ar2-loudspeaker
https://www.stereophile.com/content/sony-ss-ar2-loudspeaker-measurements

 

[tp1]

Rockport Arrakis. When I saw and heard these for the first time I was completely taken in by them.

 

[tp1]

Gale GS401A - first made in the early 1970's but still stunning today. The speakers were built by Ira Gale but the aesthetic design was by an Australian industrial designer Jon Bannenberg. Quite remarkable still after 50 years . This photo was taken at my house after the speakers were restored and I have permitted a couple of websites to use it. They still sound remarkable too.

 

[pablolie]

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Gale GS401A - first made in the early 1970's but still stunning today. The speakers were built by Ira Gale but the aesthetic design was by an Australian industrial designer Jon Bannenberg. Quite remarkable still after 50 years . This photo was taken at my house after the speakers were restored and I have permitted a couple of websites to use it. They still sound remarkable too.

And clearly they pioneered wireless technology, too!

Very cool!

 

[JiiPee]

Grundig speakers from 1950s:

 

[prerich]

I know they don't measure well, however - Legacy Audio puts out some very beautiful speakers. I recently obtained a pair of Whispers and a pair of Harmony HD's. These are the largest speakers I've ever brought into the house, they're also the first speakers my wife just looked at, gasped, and said..."Baby, those are just gorgeous"!!!! Mine were hand made in Pennsylvania (Allen Organ Company). Bought them from Robert Howard (Legacy's first sales lead).

 

[DearSX]

So many great looking classic speakers from JBL updated by Kenrick Sound in Japan

 

[MattHooper]

So many great looking classic speakers from JBL updated by Kenrick Sound in Japan

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Their videos of all those giant speakers playing are pretty wild. I'd love to hear some of them.

 

[AudioJester]

Their videos of all those giant speakers playing are pretty wild. I'd love to hear some of them.

Have you ever seen any measurements? Even basic FR? Genuinely curious if its just bling or also better sound?
I do like their playlist, someone put it on tidal.

 

[MattHooper]

Have you ever seen any measurements? Even basic FR? Genuinely curious if its just bling or also better sound?
I do like their playlist, someone put it on tidal.

Never seen any measurements. I just find the design intriguing and I know there's something of a fascination for those old speakers among some Japanese audiophiles. Would enjoy hearing what it's all about.

 

[MarkS]

Legacy Audio puts out some very beautiful speakers. I recently obtained a pair of Whispers and a pair of Harmony HD's.

As they say on the watch forums: pics or it didn't happen!

 

[prerich]

As they say on the watch forums: pics or it didn't happen!

Ok ... Boom.

 

[egellings]

Why aren't the chairs facing the speakers? Seems like an odd listening position.

 

[prerich]

Why aren't the chairs facing the speakers? Seems like an odd listening position.

I took the picture behind the listening position. That couch goes all around the room

 

[egellings]

I took the picture behind the listening position. That couch goes all around the room

Thanks. Got it.

 

[prerich]

Thanks. Got it.

No probs

 

[Pearljam5000]

 

[norman bates]

Whoa