20 Speakers over $100,000

[stevo137]

I nice quick look at the worlds most expensive speakers.

If money were no object, which ones would you choose?

Is there anyone that would NOT choose any of these?

 

[stevo137]

This has been posted before.

United Home Audio, amazing.

 

[Jeffery]

My AR3s will put them all to shame!

 

[Ds2000]

Alright, am I alone in thinking some of these speakers are pretty awful to look at? Not all, but damn ugly stick found a few of them.
No comment on sound, I feel they're likely all terrific.

 

[stevo137]

My AR3s will put them all to shame!

Hmmm, let's see, AR 3 vs Dark Star Opulence...

 

[RamblinE]

This is really gonna bring out the "no major advancements in the last x-amount of years" crowd.

 

[jmplautz]

How much difference would there be between these and a brand new set of Klipsch Horns? Would there be much difference outside of preference? Just asking for a friend

 

[cratz2]

I do think it takes a certain kind of room and ancillary gear to show those speakers to best affect and a typical living room on a crawl space foundation and a 70s Pioneer receiver ain't them.

 

[RamblinE]

Furthermore the person who purchases a set of these is chasing a very particular dragon.

 

[Lazarus Long]

Based on looks, I would choose #19. I also liked the minimalist styling of #4. If I was allowed to choose just one set to keep for free, I would have to go with the dark star. They do look cool, have a great name, and are worth a million bucks! How could you go wrong?

 

[Lazarus Long]

I do think it takes a certain kind of room and ancillary gear to show those speakers to best affect and a typical living room on a crawl space foundation and a 70s Pioneer receiver ain't them.

I know I don't have the gear, but I do have a large enough room.

 

[orsen]

the dragons look like too much work to keep clean
unless you crank em and blow the dust off

 

[jmplautz]

Furthermore the person who purchases a set of these is chasing a very particular dragon.

I would compare it to collecting original art work. You're not buying great sound. You are buying the exclusivity of having a one of a kind.

 

[jmplautz]

Based on looks, I would choose #19. I also liked the minimalist styling of #4. If I was allowed to choose just one set to keep for free, I would have to go with the dark star. They do look cool, have a great name, and are worth a million bucks! How could you go wrong?

I would take the Dark Stars as well. I can't imagine what I would have to buy to power them and what the cost of rewiring my house to accommodate them.

 

[Wildcat]

Is there anyone that would NOT choose any of these?

I would instead take the Martin Logan Neolith. It is near $75k if I am not mistaken. If I am going to spend anywhere near that amount, it is going to be something I actually want.

https://www.martinlogan.com/neolith/



The $25k I save can be spent on a French maid service to come in once a week and dust them.

 

[DavidR623]

What, no Wilson Audio speakers?

 

[4-2-7]

Genesis Technologies Model 1.2




They are very similar to these in size and line array design

 

[DavidR623]

Hmmm, let's see, AR 3 vs Dark Star Opulence...

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Well, at least one is a handsome looking speaker.

 

[stevo137]

I would instead take the Martin Logan Neolith. It is near $75k if I am not mistaken. If I am going to spend anywhere near that amount, it is going to be something I actually want.

https://www.martinlogan.com/neolith/

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The $25k I save can be spent on a French maid service to come in once a week and dust them.

I heard those ML's at Axpona last year and enjoyed the experience very much.
They were powered with the latest and greatest Mac's.
I think the room was a bit small to really do them the justice they deserve.
Many in the crowded room were very impressed.
I totally get the e stats with tubes, believe me...

 

[Lazarus Long]

I heard those ML's at Axpona last year and enjoyed the experience very much.
They were powered with the latest and greatest Mac's.
Many in the crowded room were very impressed.
I totally get the e stats with tubes, believe me...

What room were those in? Was it one of the rooms on the lowest level? I'm going again this year..