Speakers that look similar to Meadowlark Swift's?

BillyM · « **on:** 7 Jul 2005, 05:05 pm »

Long story short, looking to build a second system, though this one is more appearance-driven. I really like (in addition to the price-range) the overall geometric angle and small package of the Meadowlark Swift, and was wondering if anyone else has stumbled upon a similar "looking" speaker in their time. Just in sheer numbers, I'm sure some of you have viewed many times the speakers I have even heard of and in advance I'm going to thank anyone who has a little input-of-experience.

--BillyM

Zero · « **Reply #1 on:** 7 Jul 2005, 05:19 pm »

Billy,

For what its worth, I will be receiving some Kestrel 2's in a week or so. Both the Kestrel 2 and the Swift share a very similar look.

I mention this because in my experience, the only other super slim, sleek looking floor stander that caught my eye are some from Totem Acoustics, which I own a pair (Sttaf) of. While they do not sport the slope, they are still very charming and pleasing on the eye.

If interested, I could take side by side pics when they arrive.

JoshK · « **Reply #2 on:** 7 Jul 2005, 05:21 pm »

Another small floorstander that doesn't have that geometry but is an excellent performer is the Neat line (Mystique, Elite, etc).

bixby · « **Reply #3 on:** 7 Jul 2005, 06:12 pm »

very similar design and look is the Thiel 1.6s.

cheers

suits_me · « **Reply #4 on:** 8 Jul 2005, 03:03 am »

I haven't looked since yesterday but can't you still get Swifts and Kestrels (and a Shearwater even, better, I've been told,) from meadowlarkaudio dot com on closeout? Or do you need a warranty and "recourse"?

BillyM · « **Reply #5 on:** 8 Jul 2005, 03:30 am »

No, I noticed that as well. Honestly, I just like to see options out there.

Thanks for all the inputs thus-far.

--BillyM

ohenry · « **Reply #6 on:** 8 Jul 2005, 11:48 am »

How about the Odyssey Lorelei? I've always wanted to hear those.

Edit: The top dimension is deeper though...

eric the red · « **Reply #7 on:** 9 Jul 2005, 01:30 am »

Some Swifts just went up on Agone in case you're interested:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1126056074