If James Bond had a HiFi System, What Would It Be?

launche · « **on:** 1 Aug 2012, 06:28 pm »

Interestingly, the Bond films have never really showcased any hi-fi systems to my knowledge, that's seems a bit odd since they have such iconic music associated with the franchise.

How about some pics to make it fun and help us visualize it.

pardales · « **Reply #1 on:** 1 Aug 2012, 06:31 pm »

B&O for sure. And when you open the CD drawer, a gun pops out, courtesy of Q.

WGH · « **Reply #2 on:** 1 Aug 2012, 08:20 pm »

Quote from: pardales on 1 Aug 2012, 06:31 pm

B&O for sure. And when you open the CD drawer, a gun pops out, courtesy of Q.

Interesting choice but totally wrong old chap. James Bond is a 100% British patriot so his stereo will be 100% English.

Maybe something like this to get started (it can also be used as a weapon):

viggen · « **Reply #3 on:** 1 Aug 2012, 08:29 pm »

He's probably a NAIM man.

StereoNut · « **Reply #4 on:** 1 Aug 2012, 08:53 pm »

rave959 · « **Reply #5 on:** 1 Aug 2012, 09:33 pm »

Perhaps classic styling and finesse....

yamaha626 · « **Reply #6 on:** 1 Aug 2012, 10:24 pm »

Nah...it would have to be B&O. For some crazy reason, I seem to recall that they showed his residence once (perhaps in the begining of Live and Let Die or The Man With The Golden Gun) and there was a B&O stereo in his apartment. I just remember Moneypenny giving some clothes to this italian female spy-hottie who was hiding in the closet.
And besides, he already broke with the 100% british gear buy driving (and destroying) BMW's in 2 of the pierce brosnan Bond flicks.

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #7 on:** 1 Aug 2012, 11:38 pm »

A B&O. Not fussy. Looks good. Ease if use. He's no hobbist.

frank111 · « **Reply #8 on:** 1 Aug 2012, 11:50 pm »

His speakers would be from the Tannoy line, the top model being The Westminster. (nice idea for a thread!)

SoCalWJS · « **Reply #9 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 12:10 am »

Depends on which Bond era.

Old school Bond was class and style. Lynn/Sondek?

Middle era was pure gadgetry. B&O or similar.

Newest is going closer to Old school. Mac comes to mind - something similar, but from the UK.

launche · « **Reply #10 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 01:11 am »

I agree with different era's different systems. I was just thinking Connery and the Westminster Royal. Craig seems too edgy for a B&O system, seems something with a little more brawn would be in order.

Westminster Royal

neobop · « **Reply #11 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 01:34 am »

None of the above.
Remote controlled and completely hidden.

Phil A · « **Reply #12 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 01:55 am »

Perhaps these? and they double as a missile - http://www.stereophile.com/content/fujitsu-ten-eclipse-td712z-loudspeaker/

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #13 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 02:04 am »

Quote from: Phil A on 2 Aug 2012, 01:55 am

Perhaps these? and they double as a missile - http://www.stereophile.com/content/fujitsu-ten-eclipse-td712z-loudspeaker/

A Japanese brand...Nah, English are very protectionist, only could be British brands;

wushuliu · « **Reply #14 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 02:08 am »

A woman singing in each ear.

Let's not even talk about surround sound...

Rclark · « **Reply #15 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 02:12 am »

It would be a line array of just tweeters with violin coming through.

Phil A · « **Reply #16 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 02:16 am »

Quote from: FULLRANGEMAN on 2 Aug 2012, 02:04 am

A Japanese brand...Nah, English are very protectionist, only could be British brands;

Not any more - see the list of vehicles - would have been the case years back though - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles

roscoeiii · « **Reply #17 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 02:42 am »

It would have PRaT.

Hmm what is the sonic equivalent of a vodka martini with a twist??

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #18 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 02:43 am »

Quote from: Phil A on 2 Aug 2012, 02:16 am

Not any more - see the list of vehicles - would have been the case years back though - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_James_Bond_vehicles

Merchandi$$ing...

Phil A · « **Reply #19 on:** 2 Aug 2012, 02:46 am »

Quote from: FULLRANGEMAN on 2 Aug 2012, 02:43 am

Merchandi$$ing...

So true - it's in so many films now