Most beautiful speakers in the world ?

[Pearljam5000]

 

[Dinesh Menon]

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Estelon XB Mk II, the top one, simply stunning sonic wonder. A marvel in marble and ceramic creation.

 

[Count Arthur]

Ah the Donbass trench edition, how lovely!

Genelec Stan Ridgway Edition?:

 

[Miguelón]

I'm sorry, every time I see any Genelec speaker I always see these:

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I don't care what they sound like, I wouldn't have them in my home. But that's just me.

Lol, I love the design of Gennies, but understand that are quite atypical.

Many years ago I had a pair of Bang&Olufsen Beolab 8000, which are a kind of wonderful organ pipes evocation, anodized aluminium finish was amazing (and a nightmare to clean).

 

[Bleib]

Status Acoustics 8T Speakers System driven by Pass Labs.

Somehow ugly and pretty, or perhaps just interesting

 

[prestigetone]

Beolab 3 small but look great. I think B&O visually are hard to beat

 

[jhaider]

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Status Acoustics 8T Speakers System driven by Pass Labs.

Somehow ugly and pretty, or perhaps just interesting

That center channel is a tragedy.

 

[cavedriver]

the beauty of form following function. NASA Reverberant Acoustic Test Facility, Plum Brook Station, Glenn Research Center, Ohio. 36 nitrogen-driven horns, can collectively reach a SPL of 163 dB in the room. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Power_Facility

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By NASA/GRC/Christopher Lynch - NASA GRC, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18552958

from an old post here but, WOW. Seems like they are mostly quadratic horns, I think I can guess why but does anyone know for sure?

 

[RickS]

That center channel is a tragedy.

All of it seems rather tragically done. Not just looking at it, but my back aches thinking about moving them too!

 

[Silver Ear]

These new ELAC Debut ConneX Adsum look great. Small, powered, with design cues taken from the old Braun speakers.

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[dagfinn]

Klein & Hummel O96. These were used by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. from around mid 1980s.

 

[ryanosaur]

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Status Acoustics 8T Speakers System driven by Pass Labs.

Somehow ugly and pretty, or perhaps just interesting

All of it seems rather tragically done. Not just looking at it, but my back aches thinking about moving them too!

Status Acoustics Titus 8T Floorstanding Speaker System Review

The Status Acoustics 8T floorstanding speaker system has set a reference standard.This speaker system transforms the way you listen to music and its the kind of speaker you will keep for life!

www.audioholics.com

RBH from 2012. Gene's main system until he replaced them with the SVTRS:

RBH Sound SVTRS Active Speaker System Review

Reviewing the RBH Sound Limited Edition SVTRS active speaker system has been a transformative experience. Few consumer loudspeakers can match its dynamics, bass extension, transparency and overall fidelity.

www.audioholics.com

 

[jhaider]

All of it seems rather tragically done. Not just looking at it, but my back aches thinking about moving them too!

Well yeah, it's all quite ugly. But the bigger issue is that as an acoustic design a toppled MTM is miserable; a toppled MMTMM might even be more farce than tragedy really.

I lost some respect for Gene D. when he unveiled these things as his "reference" multichannel system. Being expensive and made by a buddy (at least I presume so, given the disproportionate and fawning coverage that company gets from AH) doesn't seem to be reason enough to suffer through that center design IMO.

 

[ryanosaur]

Well yeah, it's all quite ugly. But the bigger issue is that as an acoustic design a toppled MTM is miserable; a toppled MMTMM might even be more farce than tragedy really.

I lost some respect for Gene D. when he unveiled these things as his "reference" multichannel system. Being expensive and made by a buddy (at least I presume so, given the disproportionate and fawning coverage that company gets from AH) doesn't seem to be reason enough to suffer through that center design IMO.

We've all seen fans of specific companies. He wouldn't be the first.

I'm not defending Gene's decisions and preferences by any means. Rather commenting on the recently stated view that this thread serves both the most wonderful and ghastly of designs, somehow all at the same time!

There is a certain aesthetic to these Status Acoustic Titus. Just as there is the newer flagship from RBH in the SVTRS. They aren't my first choices: either of them. Cost aside. *shrugs

For what it's worth, I definitely agree that the Center would likely benefit from a Mid below that Tweet. They did modify and offset the Tweet in the Center. It would be interesting to see the measurements for this as it is apparently a unique Speaker made to order.

Anyway...

As has been said many a time, there is no accounting for taste. I know my Phil 3s aren't the most stunningly attractive Speaker by any means, Blue Dyed Curly Maple aside. And for everybody that loves a newer KEF or a Monitor Audio, there is somebody that loves Vintage JBL or Wharfdale just as much, or Genelec and Neumann. Let's not even start talking about some of those Horn loaded monstrosities!

 

[Bleib]

Another mix of ugly and pretty

This one I actually like, not the most beautiful though

 

[JohnnyAudio]

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I can imagine the kids getting stuck in there.

 

[MoreWatts]

Beryllium tweeters are old-school. How about:

Diamond Tweeter

For the first time in Canton's history, a diamond dome tweeter has been used. This cone material enhances tweeter reproduction with the finest detail. The tweeter retains its accuracy and natural reproduction even at the highest volumes - completely effortless and stress-free.




Pricing, Finishes and Availability

The Reference GS is limited to 50 pairs worldwide. It is offered in one finish as shown above. Retail price is $60,000 in USA and $79,000 in Canada. Shipping now.

 

[Pearljam5000]

Beryllium tweeters are old-school. How about:

Diamond Tweeter

For the first time in Canton's history, a diamond dome tweeter has been used. This cone material enhances tweeter reproduction with the finest detail. The tweeter retains its accuracy and natural reproduction even at the highest volumes - completely effortless and stress-free.




Pricing, Finishes and Availability

The Reference GS is limited to 50 pairs worldwide. It is offered in one finish as shown above. Retail price is $60,000 in USA and $79,000 in Canada. Shipping now.

Why not both

 

[thewas]

If I had a "highend" loudspeaker company I would add also a third califonium layer so Magico engineers can go back crying to their drawing boards.

For extreme clients I would also offer a layer of antimatter, but only after they paid the whole price.

 

[Axo1989]

If I had a "highend" loudspeaker company I would add also a third califonium layer so Magico engineers can go back crying to their drawing boards.

For extreme clients I would also offer a layer of antimatter, but only after they paid the whole price.

For maximum impact, whip up a pair over the weekend, send them to Erin, then post those results here.

Edit: should we worry about you spending time on that Bright Side website?