Most beautiful speakers in the world ?

[Pearljam5000]

What model is this? I can’t find it on the website.

 

[Alexander Gödde]

Saw the first minute of a video of theirs on this. The owner of OWA thinks that PA speakers are getting worse and worse (which fits in whith his general disdain for anything modern in speakers, e.g. any driver produced this century) and, apparently, that there is a market for difficult to handle PA systems which cost multiples of current pro gear. Maybe that is what happens when you most of your sales are to the billionaire class (which he talks about in another video)?

 

[Pearljam5000]

Saw the first minute of a video of theirs on this. The owner of OWA thinks that PA speakers are getting worse and worse (which fits in whith his general disdain for anything modern in speakers, e.g. any driver produced this century) and, apparently, that there is a market for difficult to handle PA systems which cost multiples of current pro gear. Maybe that is what happens when you most of your sales are to the billionaire class (which he talks about in another video)?

It's this one

 

[Pearljam5000]

 

[Blockader]

It's this one View attachment 479078

I believe we should move away from the idea that a speaker is beautiful simply because it’s made with fancy wood and covered in an elegant veneer.

These speakers are hideous, and if we could all agree on that, the world would be a better place. I firmly believe this.

Slapping two woofers onto what looks like a 19th century torture device should not qualify as beautiful. It hangs from the ceiling too. eeeew.

 

[Pearljam5000]

I believe we should move away from the idea that a speaker is beautiful simply because it’s made with fancy wood and covered in an elegant veneer.

These speakers are hideous, and if we could all agree on that, the world would be a better place. I firmly believe this.

Slapping two woofers onto what looks like a 19th century torture device should not qualify as beautiful. It hangs from the ceiling too. eeeew.

I don't design them
I just post them

 

[OldHvyMec]

I believe we should move away from the idea that a speaker is beautiful simply because it’s made with fancy wood and covered in an elegant veneer.

I believe you are 100% wrong. Plain and simple. Taking the time and making an effort to look different than post 7264 is exactly the reason why.

There is nothing more intriguing to a craftsman than quality workmanship, even if it's a toilet fixture. BUT then, from the eyes of a person who couldn't glue two popsicles stick together, who really cares about their opinion!

Everyone is a critic, LOL

 

[Blockader]

Everyone is a critic, LOL

Yeah, that’s kind of the nature of forums.

 

[Mr. Widget]

I believe we should move away from the idea that a speaker is beautiful simply because it’s made with fancy wood and covered in an elegant veneer.

I agree that beautiful wood/veneer does not necessarily make a speaker beautiful, though I must admit I have a soft spot for beautiful wood.

These speakers are hideous, and if we could all agree on that, the world would be a better place. I firmly believe this.

Agreed they are hideous. Most of the products from this company are simply loud in your face designs with a lack of form or grace.

Slapping two woofers onto what looks like a 19th century torture device should not qualify as beautiful. It hangs from the ceiling too. eeeew.

LOL... do you write ad copy for a living?

 

[Soniclife]

Slapping two woofers onto what looks like a 19th century torture device should not qualify as beautiful. It hangs from the ceiling too. eeeew.

Horny sadomasochist sex swing is a niche aesthetic, I think I'll pass, doesn't match the wallpaper.

 

[Pearljam5000]

How's this one?

 

[MKR]

Well, not sure if they are beautiful or not, but certainly interesting. 4x 18” drivers per speaker

Symphony speaker system - Siltech

www.siltechcables.com

 

[Duke]

Well, not sure if they are beautiful or not, but certainly interesting. 4x 18” drivers per speaker

Symphony speaker system - Siltech

www.siltechcables.com

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Is the bass section a dipole? If not, that's a tiny enclosure for FOUR 18" woofers. It looks to me like they're doing some creative outside-the-box-thinking, though I can't figure out exactly what it is.

 

[MKR]

Is the bass section a dipole? If not, that's a tiny enclosure for FOUR 18" woofers. It looks to me like they're doing some creative outside-the-box-thinking, though I can't figure out exactly what it is.

Yeah, I had same thought. Looks to me like they are open… dipole, bipole, hard to say. The description is definitely very light on details. It’s either a decently thought out concept, maybe something quite novel, or a train wreck… I can’t quite tell

 

[Duke]

Yeah, I had same thought. Looks to me like they are open… dipole, bipole, hard to say. The description is definitely very light on details. It’s either a decently thought out concept, maybe something quite novel, or a train wreck… I can’t quite tell

The max SPL is listed as 115 dB... loud, but well below what I would expect four 18" woofers to be capable of, UNLESS they are dipole-optimized woofers in a dipole enclosure and equalized to reach 17Hz. The description sounds like it's a passive system, though maybe I missed something. If so, that's some interesting passive equalization to extend down to 17 Hz in such a compact dipole (IF that is even what's going on).

 

[MKR]

The max SPL is listed as 115 dB... loud, but well below what I would expect four 18" woofers to be capable of, UNLESS they are dipole-optimized woofers in a dipole enclosure and equalized to reach 17Hz. The description sounds like it's a passive system, though maybe I missed something. If so, that's some interesting passive equalization to extend down to 17 Hz in such a compact dipole (IF that is even what's going on).

Agreed on all counts!

 

[TulseLuper]

Well, not sure if they are beautiful or not, but certainly interesting. 4x 18” drivers per speaker

Symphony speaker system - Siltech

www.siltechcables.com

View attachment 479134

% chance this isn’t a train wreck seems low.

 

[MKR]

% chance this isn’t a train wreck seems low.

Sad to say you are probably correct

 

[Salt]

I believe you are 100% wrong. Plain and simple. Taking the time and making an effort to look different than post 7264 is exactly the reason why.

There is nothing more intriguing to a craftsman than quality workmanship, even if it's a toilet fixture. BUT then, from the eyes of a person who couldn't glue two popsicles stick together, who really cares about their opinion!

Everyone is a critic, LOL

I think you interpreted the interpretation just wrong. It was not a generalized meaning.

 

[antisuck]

Is the bass section a dipole? If not, that's a tiny enclosure for FOUR 18" woofers. It looks to me like they're doing some creative outside-the-box-thinking, though I can't figure out exactly what it is.

Not sure if this settles the train wreck question, but it may clarify the geometry.