Loudspeaker beauty contest..

es347 · « **on:** 2 May 2011, 12:53 am »

I realize that aesthetics have nothing to do with this hobby and that "it's all about the music"

but I'll ask this question anyhow. What in your opinion is THE most attractive speaker ever made? I've always had a soft spot for the ML electrostatics particularly the old CLS...I even like the new CLX. And I've always like the look, not necessarily the sound, of the Klipschorns. Let's hear what you guys think.

JackD201 · « **Reply #1 on:** 2 May 2011, 01:46 am »

A thread on speaker looks alone? Sacrilege!!!!!!!!

This is a toughie. The Nautilus has gotta be on my list. There's something about a loudspeaker that looks like it will suck up your leg if you have a bad hit of acid.

I find the industrial design of this monitor quite interesting. It appears to morph as you move around it.

es347 · « **Reply #2 on:** 2 May 2011, 01:06 pm »

Hey Jack. Thanks for taking time to respond. Looks like our audio brethren are hootless (as in 'don't give a hoot') about my contest. I agree with you about those monitors. French aren't they?

es347 · « **Reply #3 on:** 2 May 2011, 01:09 pm »

..oh and regarding audio reviews based on looks alone, visit the McIntosh 'audio aficionado' forum sometime...you've heard of Purple Haze, well these guys are big into Blue Meter Haze....priceless.

BigSwede · « **Reply #4 on:** 2 May 2011, 02:15 pm »

I've never owned a "beautiful" speaker, the VR-2s in African hazelwood are about as purty as it has gotten for me.

I dunno, Martin Logans are kinda cool without being ostentatious.

eclein · « **Reply #5 on:** 2 May 2011, 02:27 pm »

Focal....very cool looking to me!!

es347 · « **Reply #6 on:** 2 May 2011, 02:40 pm »

I agree...all the Focal speakers are cool looking with great fit and finish. I've never heard them but for this thread who cares eh?

es347 · « **Reply #7 on:** 2 May 2011, 02:45 pm »

Quote from: JackD201 on 2 May 2011, 01:46 am

A thread on speaker looks alone? Sacrilege!!!!!!!!

This is a toughie. The Nautilus has gotta be on my list. There's something about a loudspeaker that looks like it will suck up your leg if you have a bad hit of acid.

I find the industrial design of this monitor quite interesting. It appears to morph as you move around it.

Vienna Acoutics...not french...my bad

eclein · « **Reply #8 on:** 2 May 2011, 02:52 pm »

JBL

arthurs · « **Reply #9 on:** 2 May 2011, 02:53 pm »

I've always thought these have an understated elegance/class to them...

es347 · « **Reply #10 on:** 2 May 2011, 03:00 pm »

es347 · « **Reply #11 on:** 2 May 2011, 03:04 pm »

Quote from: arthurs on 2 May 2011, 02:53 pm

I've always thought these have an understated elegance/class to them...

The Martens are very cool and uber expensive. Arthurs, you should post a picture of your line arrays here...they certainly belong in this thread.

es347 · « **Reply #12 on:** 2 May 2011, 03:08 pm »

..these are delicious but make mine gloss black...

JackD201 · « **Reply #13 on:** 2 May 2011, 03:51 pm »

Make my VR-11s in Spectra Chrome Black

How's about the Muon?

At least this one's got great tweeters Gavin, hehehehe

es347 · « **Reply #14 on:** 2 May 2011, 04:00 pm »

Jack, any chance of flipping that first one 180 degrees? I'm a huge fan of dual areola tweeters

JackD201 · « **Reply #15 on:** 2 May 2011, 04:03 pm »

Me too. The aperiodic loading belly button port ain't too shabby either!

srb · « **Reply #16 on:** 2 May 2011, 04:37 pm »

Quote from: es347 on 2 May 2011, 12:53 am

I realize that aesthetics have nothing to do with this hobby and that "it's all about the music".....

Sometimes it has a lot to do with this hobby. Spouse Acceptance Factor of an aesthetically pleasing speaker sometimes can make the difference between having really good speakers with proper placement versus in-wall speakers or tiny lifestyle orbs, particularly in the living room.

Steve

es347 · « **Reply #17 on:** 2 May 2011, 04:47 pm »

Quote from: JackD201 on 2 May 2011, 04:03 pm

Me too. The aperiodic loading belly button port ain't too shabby either!

The question remains however...is she stuffed with dacron or sheep's wool

es347 · « **Reply #18 on:** 2 May 2011, 04:48 pm »

Quote from: srb on 2 May 2011, 04:37 pm

Sometimes it has a lot to do with this hobby. Spouse Acceptance Factor of an aesthetically pleasing speaker sometimes can make the difference between having really good speakers with proper placement versus in-wall speakers or tiny lifestyle orbs, particularly in the living room.

Steve

Very nice Steve in minimalist sort of way

hi5harry · « **Reply #19 on:** 2 May 2011, 04:53 pm »

I really like the base of these elecrostats. Sorry for the bad pic