CES 2009

zybar · « **on:** 10 Jan 2009, 07:22 pm »

Here are a few pictures of the new Vandersteen 7's:

They look pretty slick!!

George

rydenfan · « **Reply #1 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 07:24 pm »

sweeeet

Is that Aesthetix gear they are running?

carusoracer · « **Reply #2 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 07:29 pm »

That is a very good looking speaker. Reminiscent of Wilson Max but very classy.

zybar · « **Reply #3 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 07:40 pm »

Quote from: rydenfan on 10 Jan 2009, 07:24 pm

sweeeet

Is that Aesthetix gear they are running?

I think they were supposed to use the new Atlas mono blocks and their new super duper preamp.

George

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #4 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 07:49 pm »

Link for the Stereophile Show Report......

Hey topround/Mike.....stop over at Fremer's and have a listen.

....Link...

Danny Richie · « **Reply #5 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:17 pm »

A reviewer called me from CES yesterday and he told me that the first day he was there was like being in a ghost town, and as he went from exhibit room to exhibit room he was often the only person visiting in each room.

He said day two was a little better but it was still pretty slow.

Sounds like plenty of the usual exhibitors but no buyers.

This is going to be the shake out year, and I bet we see a lot of companies shake out. Scary times...

ajzepp · « **Reply #6 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:25 pm »

Supposedly Magnepan has a really neat new product....something akin to mini-Maggies. Can't seem to find much news on them, though

Danny Richie · « **Reply #7 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:29 pm »

Someone sent me an e-mail about those Maggies saying that they were really good.

ajzepp · « **Reply #8 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:29 pm »

I don't know why, but those new Vandersteens remind me of THIS scary bastard...I almost peed myself watching this as a kid.

ajzepp · « **Reply #9 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:30 pm »

Quote from: Danny on 10 Jan 2009, 08:29 pm

Someone sent me an e-mail about those Maggies saying that they were really good.

They ought to be given how long it takes those folks to come out with something new! lol

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #10 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:34 pm »

More coverage.....here.....

And....soon.....here.....

Kevin Haskins · « **Reply #11 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:35 pm »

They look cool... much better than the Wilsons in my opinion.

I stayed home this year too Danny.

I've had enough trips to Vegas to last me a lifetime. I hear different things from different people in the industry. Some are shaking in their boots and for others it seems to be business as usual. I'm going full steam ahead but I'm too small of a data point. A couple of the ODMs I know that build stuff for the big box stores are looking at some difficulties in that market. Not just business volume but price issues with China.

I guess we will see. May you live in interesting times.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:44 pm »

An "A" speaker.....

Avalon Acoustics partnered the new Aspect speakers with an Audio Research integrated amp and a whole lotta Tube Traps. (from Soundstage)....

Danny Richie · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:48 pm »

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I've had enough trips to Vegas to last me a lifetime.

Me too. In fact I really don't like having to go and if I can get out of it I won't go.

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I'm going full steam ahead but I'm too small of a data point.

That's good. Me too. It feels like a typical January so far with a lot going out the door each day. Winters are always good of coarse. I am just glad I have made my overhead really low. I have a lot more cushon than most if things really did slow down. I know from some inside sources that some of the big dogs really are shaking in their boots. Several high end, brick and mortor stores that I hear from are shaking too.

Hey Lonewolf,

You posing with speakers partially nude now or what? aa

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #14 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 08:58 pm »

Danny....

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Hey Lonewolf,

You posing with speakers partially nude now or what?

.....Lost my shirt in Vegas.....

rydenfan · « **Reply #15 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 09:47 pm »

Quote from: zybar on 10 Jan 2009, 07:40 pm

Quote from: rydenfan on 10 Jan 2009, 07:24 pm
sweeeet

Is that Aesthetix gear they are running?

I think they were supposed to use the new Atlas mono blocks and their new super duper preamp.

George

I am sure that sounds killer. Any idea on price of the new 7's?

zybar · « **Reply #16 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 09:50 pm »

Quote from: rydenfan on 10 Jan 2009, 09:47 pm

Quote from: zybar on 10 Jan 2009, 07:40 pm
Quote from: rydenfan on 10 Jan 2009, 07:24 pm
sweeeet

Is that Aesthetix gear they are running?

I think they were supposed to use the new Atlas mono blocks and their new super duper preamp.

George
I am sure that sounds killer. Any idea on price of the new 7's?

$45k

George

Kevin Haskins · « **Reply #17 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 09:52 pm »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 10 Jan 2009, 08:58 pm

Danny....

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Hey Lonewolf,

You posing with speakers partially nude now or what?

.....Lost my shirt in Vegas.....

Looks like you lost your pants too.

satfrat · « **Reply #18 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 10:01 pm »

I'd love to see those Vandy's with the grille covers off,,,, show me them drivers.

I would definitely take another trip to Verona, NJ to hear those babies.

Cheers,
Robin

rydenfan · « **Reply #19 on:** 10 Jan 2009, 10:13 pm »

Quote from: satfrat on 10 Jan 2009, 10:01 pm

I'd love to see those Vandy's with the grille covers off,,,, show me them drivers. I would definitely take another trip to Verona, NJ to hear those babies.

Cheers,
Robin

or George's house