gradofan
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Wow, and I thought my room was crowded! This kind of reminds me of the "room first" concept in audio -- guess it doesn't apply here. Damm, these speakers are pretty ugly, too...
Although they remind me a lot of modern art sculptures, maybe something I'd see at the Met. So here's my take on it: This mammoth structure shows the convergence of man and machine, of the epic battle between these two powers as they vie for control of our beloved listening room and our free time. The three drivers awkwardly suspended from enormous horns are symbolic of our insignificant role in the world. We're at the mercy of a greater force than we can imagine, a ruthlessly efficient machine.
And let's not forget the great statement these speakers make about the ever-widening disparity between the classes in our society. While many people balk at paying $500 for a home theater in a box, whoever can afford these grossly impractical (and pretty cool) speakers, will likely have no problem paying $50K+ for an amp, plus a bunch more for source, cables, power, etc. And hopefully, the lucky owner will spend a bit more on his room
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As a speaker, this isn't terribly practical. Not so much. But as art, its eccentricities and bold, post-modern industrialism speak volumes about our capitalist society. You're getting a helluva lot for your money: A stirring testament to the logic-be-damned, big-oil mentality that make America what it is, great art, and possibly an awesome speaker. At only $75K, you can't go wrong. Hell, I'll build a 6.1-channel system with these once I sell my car ('95 Escort, low 140,000 miles, no rust -- any takers???).
Although they remind me a lot of modern art sculptures, maybe something I'd see at the Met. So here's my take on it: This mammoth structure shows the convergence of man and machine, of the epic battle between these two powers as they vie for control of our beloved listening room and our free time. The three drivers awkwardly suspended from enormous horns are symbolic of our insignificant role in the world. We're at the mercy of a greater force than we can imagine, a ruthlessly efficient machine.
And let's not forget the great statement these speakers make about the ever-widening disparity between the classes in our society. While many people balk at paying $500 for a home theater in a box, whoever can afford these grossly impractical (and pretty cool) speakers, will likely have no problem paying $50K+ for an amp, plus a bunch more for source, cables, power, etc. And hopefully, the lucky owner will spend a bit more on his room
As a speaker, this isn't terribly practical. Not so much. But as art, its eccentricities and bold, post-modern industrialism speak volumes about our capitalist society. You're getting a helluva lot for your money: A stirring testament to the logic-be-damned, big-oil mentality that make America what it is, great art, and possibly an awesome speaker. At only $75K, you can't go wrong. Hell, I'll build a 6.1-channel system with these once I sell my car ('95 Escort, low 140,000 miles, no rust -- any takers???).
