Most beautiful speakers in the world ?

[thewas]

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The long black pipe in the center coming down from the ceiling should be the center subwoofer, right?

That would remind me of the Technics SST system (I own myself the loudspeakers but unfortunately not the huge subwoofer):

Source of photo:

https://www.facebook.com/gigharboraudio/photos/a.207740959369166/435102783299648

More about them: https://www.1001hifi.info/2022/01/technics-sst-1-1988-aint-no-mountain.html

 

[Rick Sykora]

I'm going to introduce this speaker in a separate thread when the time is right, but wanted to ask you whether you think we should add veneer to the top part of the speaker. That's the initial plan. Or obviously we could do both. Feet will be added to the speaker BTW.

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An example of veneer added to the top section her with a Marten speaker:

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Given how massive it is, like the idea of a veneer end-cap or something that breaks it up visually…

Another approach would be to use a lesser gloss on the front baffle. Would help hide fingerprints and reduce reflectivity for home theater applications.

 

[Rick Sykora]

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A hideous creature!

But how do they sound?

 

[Short38]

Which?

Sculpted horns. But there are dozens of choices here.

 

[computer-audiophile]

Early and original Lansing Iconic. I copied the picture from the blog of a highly esteemed old acquaintance of mine, Holger Barske.

 

[Keith_W]

Are you guys dismissing that horn without hearing it or seeing the measurements? Is there something about the design that tells you they will be no good?

 

[Ken1951]

Are you guys dismissing that horn without hearing it or seeing the measurements? Is there something about the design that tells you they will be no good?

For me, it's just that those huge wood ones are horrific looking. Don't care how they sound and I'd rather see that beautiful wood put to better purposes.

 

[thewas]

Just as a recommendation for people posting photos of audio items, it would be nice for us readers but also for the original owners or uploaders of them and the corresponding webspace if you would also include a link to the photo sources, which makes it also easier to find what the brand and model is.

 

[EAXAE]

If not for the amplifier in the bottom center of the photo, I would've thought it's a compact desktop multimedia speakers. Apparently, not at all

 

[TheBatsEar]

I think these look very cool for desktop speakers, particularly in red. They are called Jamo DS7 and where for sale in 2016 or so.
I'm watching all kinds of places in the hopes a set may pop up.

A video where a dude looks at them and fondles them, with soothing music:

 

[Descartes]

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They look like aliens

 

[Descartes]

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Groovy!

 

[amadeuswus]

I think these look very cool for desktop speakers, particularly in red. It's called Jamo DS7 was for sale in 2016 or so.
I'm watching all kinds of places in the hopes a set may pop up.
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A video where a dude looks at them and fondles them, with soothing music:

You probably knew about their big--BIG--brother. I saw a pair once but didn't have the chance to listen.

Jamo R 9O9 Loudspeaker - The Absolute Sound

Jamo R 9O9 Loudspeaker -

www.theabsolutesound.com

 

[MAB]

I like the look (and sound) of the old JBL XPL-series. A pair of XPL-200 with a KEF reflected in the cabinet finish, perhaps longingly?

Here is a writeup:

JBL XPL-200A: The Holy Grail of Audio? - Audiophile Nirvana

The JBL XPL-200A is considered by many to be the holy grail of loudspeaker systems. They are coveted by collectors and music lovers alike, especially when they are paired with one of the most rare of all audiophile components: the JBL DX-1 active crossover network with an XPL-200A card set. When...

www.audiophilenirvana.com

I disagree with the author's point about M2 being too revealing...

The cabinetry work is so solid, and the finish looks great in person. I loved the sound of the XPL-200 with both passive and biamped with the active DX-1 crossover.

https://www.audiophilenirvana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/JBL-XPL-Brochure2.pdf

JBL's documentation is great. Rather than 100 words of prose describing the crossover, they provide a schematic. Words are cheap and can be added later....

https://www.audiophilenirvana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/XPL200a-Technical-guides.pdf

 

[Descartes]

I like the look (and sound) of the old JBL XPL-series. A pair of XPL-200 with a KEF reflected in the cabinet finish, perhaps longingly?

Here is a writeup:

JBL XPL-200A: The Holy Grail of Audio? - Audiophile Nirvana

The JBL XPL-200A is considered by many to be the holy grail of loudspeaker systems. They are coveted by collectors and music lovers alike, especially when they are paired with one of the most rare of all audiophile components: the JBL DX-1 active crossover network with an XPL-200A card set. When...

www.audiophilenirvana.com

I disagree with the author's point about M2 being too revealing...

The cabinetry work is so solid, and the finish looks great in person. I loved the sound of the XPL-200 with both passive and biamped with the active DX-1 crossover.

https://www.audiophilenirvana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/JBL-XPL-Brochure2.pdf

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JBL's documentation is great. Rather than 100 words of prose describing the crossover, they provide a schematic. Words are cheap and can be added later....

https://www.audiophilenirvana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/XPL200a-Technical-guides.pdf

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Massive they are!

 

[Killingbeans]

Early and original Lansing Iconic. I copied the picture from the blog of a highly esteemed old acquaintance of mine, Holger Barske.

It's funny to me, because in Danish 'Holger Barske' translates to something like 'Holger the tough/rough/relentless', and the aesthetics of that speaker sort of matches that

 

[computer-audiophile]

It's funny to me, because in Danish 'Holger Barske' translates to something like 'Holger the tough/rough/relentless', and the aesthetics of that speaker sort of matches that

hb.hifi. | Holger Barske über HiFi und ein bisschen mehr

holgerbarske.com

 

[TheBatsEar]

You probably knew about their big--BIG--brother. I saw a pair once but didn't have the chance to listen.

Jamo R 9O9 Loudspeaker - The Absolute Sound

Jamo R 9O9 Loudspeaker -

www.theabsolutesound.com

I did not! Cheers!

 

[Killingbeans]

@computer-audiophile The JBL 4350 are nice. He can keep the rest

 

[computer-audiophile]

@computer-audiophile The JBL 4350 are nice. He can keep the rest

Holger worked on the restoration of these for years. I would also take them if they were in good condition.