need a cool looking audio rack

[gundam91]

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Originally Posted by bifcake It's actually interesting hearing your thoughts. It's sort of like listening to someone who knows a lot about art talk about art. Alas, my tastes are much more sophisticated when it comes to art than they are when it comes to architectural design. As such, I really can't say that I was very impressed with Particular's offerings or the other companies' racks. I understand that they're breaking the mold with their designs, but it doesn't seem to work. At least not to me. It's not Picasso, it's more like graffitti trying to be Picasso.

But Picasso is not for everyone, right?

In Architecture, at least what I was trained to see, is graceful lines, how different elements define a space, and the intriquacies of details. I like several of the Particular designs because they visually integrates with my preference in architectural design. (When I get to build my dream home

, they would complement and integrate into the entire design, not sticking out like a sore thumb, or take away from the pieces of equipment on display, or, more importantly, create a distraction from the musical experience.)

But then someone living with 19th century French interior would not want to pick any of these racks in their space as it would look like it's "out of the context".

 

[bifcake]

I understand what you're saying and obviously, any piece of furniture must blend into the decore of the room. That goes without saying. I just don't see the esthetically pleasing values in the Particular's furniture designs. I'm not trying to be argumentative and get to the point where we "agree to disagree". I'm trying to see what you see in it. I want to be educated. Thanks

 

[Edwood]

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Originally Posted by bhd812 how bout this one guys? its cool and cheap http://www.studiotech.com/jsp/produc....jsp?prodID=50

Nah.

Not enough panache.

Getting sick of the cliche' glass and steel look.

-Ed

 

[bhd812]

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Originally Posted by Edwood Nah. Not enough panache. Getting sick of the cliche' glass and steel look. -Ed

really?
I was affraid I would to

 

[kuma]

How 'bout one of these?
Fraim

 

[bhd812]

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Originally Posted by kuma How 'bout one of these? Fraim

those are nice but they look exspensive

 

[kuma]

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Originally Posted by bhd812 those are nice but they look exspensive

um.. Lot cheaper than the Particular 23k$ rack!

 

[gevorg]

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Originally Posted by pARTicular "My grandfather was a master wood sculptor and taught me that the combination of excellent materials and quality craftsmanship are a necessity to create the extraordinary. Following his advice, I hand select all of the materials, from aircraft aluminum to exotic hardwoods, like Brazilian Ironwood."

http://www.particular.com/products/odysee.htm

 

[Snake]

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Originally Posted by gevorg http://www.particular.com/products/odysee.htm

Boy, is there a sucker born every minute.

 

[bifcake]

I'll build one for HALF that money!!!!

 

[TheMuffinMan_01]

http://www.particular.com/products/odysee.htm

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i might have to get one of those when i order my wooden knobs :O

 

[Edwood]

LOL, unless that thing bolts to the ground, or the base is made of depleted uranium, it's a disaster waiting to happen.

And it still looks like a shop project. What is the matter with these people?

Sculpt something beautiful at least.

-Ed

 

[viator122]

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Originally Posted by gundam91 4/ American society is more conservative when it comes to accepting something that's outside of the box.

You mentioned this in the particular context of homes and buildings. Do you think Europe might be less conservative because after World War II they had to essentially rebuild the continent? Did this create an architect's playground in the 1950s and 1960s?

 

[uzziah]

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Originally Posted by gsferrari How about SOLID granite Thats how most of my house back home is built...rough hand hewn granite... It would be awesome for an audio rig and if this idea tickles you then I can get you what you need made right in my farm in India. We are constantly adding new statues, pillars and stuff and the artisans are constantly at work... Three or 4 slabs of granite supported by granite cross blocks = one immovable object. You will need special apparatus to move it and assemble it You will also need to rent an entire ship to get everything across LOL

now that's just a great idea

 

[uzziah]

funny how we could care less to have big black boxes and masses of wires sticking out of every angle imaginable, with a dazzling aray of incongrous lights, switches, plugs, holes etc. but when we get "stands" we suddenly start considering art. think about it