Unique & Distinctive Speakers
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I was wondering if Goldmunds would pop up. Here is more from their line...I love the modular aspect.
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Platinum Audio Air Pulse
Oh, and let's not forget Phil's Air Pulse:
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/wces97/wces97equipment.htm
Oh, and let's not forget Phil's Air Pulse:
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/wces97/wces97equipment.htm
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JBL Paragon
Did we forget the Paragon?
http://www.vintage-audio.com.ua/pict_mod/cat_items/363_pict_big_jbl_paragon_b.jpg
Did we forget the Paragon?
http://www.vintage-audio.com.ua/pict_mod/cat_items/363_pict_big_jbl_paragon_b.jpg
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Proclaim
Here's another modular I really like. Spheres are always good, right?
http://www.proclaimaudioworks.com
Here's another modular I really like. Spheres are always good, right?
http://www.proclaimaudioworks.com
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Symposium Panorama
Hailing all intergalactic frequencies...
http://www.symposiumusa.com/panorama.html
Hailing all intergalactic frequencies...
http://www.symposiumusa.com/panorama.html
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Sir.Byrd
Lunatic Member
I saw those in person, really cool looking, marvelous engineering.
80sKid
Who You Calling A Kid?
What a great thread this is. I'm really enjoying seeing all the radical and innovative designs. :thmbsp:
For me, if I were to come into lots of money and buy exotic speakers, they would have to be something that I would enjoy looking at, as well as listening to. I don't listen with my eyes closed and if I'm going to pay a lot for an object, it damn well better look worth it.
That said, some of these designs aren't something I would invite into my house. Especially the cold and science fiction-esque designs, which seem like pods for alien lifeforms that might hatch and suck my brains out at any moment!
I'm glad that someone brought up the Martin Logan Statement, as I kept thinking of them as I was reading through the postings. They are beautiful to me and are the most expensive, exotic and special speakers I've ever personally had the honor of hearing. Not sure I could ever bring myself to spend that kind of money, but if any speaker could, it would probably be this one. :smlove:
The Kef Muons are very cool in my book -- love the organic feel to the shape -- and I'm also glad they were mentioned.
Speaking of organic, the B&W Nautilus is a beauty and I'm glad it was mentioned earlier on. It's an exotic I would probably be willing to plunk down my own I-won-the-lottery cash on. B&W's always sound great and these are so unique and would definitely make for interesting conversation.
The radical speaker design I'll contribute to the list is the Kenwood Squeezophone.
Info:
http://www.dezeen.com/2009/04/15/squeezophone-360-by-claudio-colucci/
Turning to some more mundane (by comparison) designs, we must not forget the B&W Matrix 800's. They were the talk of the audio community at the time of release and they are amazing to witness in person. I wanted a pair from the day I first saw and heard them. :boink:
There have been some mentions of Allison speakers during this discussion and I'm glad the model Ones were highlighted. They're a design that has never been duplicated.
But I was surprised that the model CD-8 was singled out, because it's really just a straight column. For interesting designs, the CD-9 definitely has it beaten, with it's L-shaped pedestal and angled woofer baffle.
But they obviously can't hold a candle to the unusual transducers that have been shown here. I look forward to seeing more noteworthy designs! :yes:
For me, if I were to come into lots of money and buy exotic speakers, they would have to be something that I would enjoy looking at, as well as listening to. I don't listen with my eyes closed and if I'm going to pay a lot for an object, it damn well better look worth it.
That said, some of these designs aren't something I would invite into my house. Especially the cold and science fiction-esque designs, which seem like pods for alien lifeforms that might hatch and suck my brains out at any moment!
I'm glad that someone brought up the Martin Logan Statement, as I kept thinking of them as I was reading through the postings. They are beautiful to me and are the most expensive, exotic and special speakers I've ever personally had the honor of hearing. Not sure I could ever bring myself to spend that kind of money, but if any speaker could, it would probably be this one. :smlove:
The Kef Muons are very cool in my book -- love the organic feel to the shape -- and I'm also glad they were mentioned.
Speaking of organic, the B&W Nautilus is a beauty and I'm glad it was mentioned earlier on. It's an exotic I would probably be willing to plunk down my own I-won-the-lottery cash on. B&W's always sound great and these are so unique and would definitely make for interesting conversation.
The radical speaker design I'll contribute to the list is the Kenwood Squeezophone.
Info:
http://www.dezeen.com/2009/04/15/squeezophone-360-by-claudio-colucci/
Turning to some more mundane (by comparison) designs, we must not forget the B&W Matrix 800's. They were the talk of the audio community at the time of release and they are amazing to witness in person. I wanted a pair from the day I first saw and heard them. :boink:
There have been some mentions of Allison speakers during this discussion and I'm glad the model Ones were highlighted. They're a design that has never been duplicated.
But I was surprised that the model CD-8 was singled out, because it's really just a straight column. For interesting designs, the CD-9 definitely has it beaten, with it's L-shaped pedestal and angled woofer baffle.
But they obviously can't hold a candle to the unusual transducers that have been shown here. I look forward to seeing more noteworthy designs! :yes:
Yamahalic
Super Member
ACAPELLA ION TW 1S (Ionic Tweeter)
80sKid:
Cool additions to the thread! Those Kenwood's are surreal. When I started this thread, my bias was for unique and interesting "visual" designs, but I soon realized that the thread could also go the way of unique and interesting "technical" designs as well. I looked up the CD-8 after someone added it to the thread, and it has some interesting tech in it's design. You are right about the CD-9, visually it is the TOTL.
Along the unique and interesting tech design side, here is a "tweeter" that I have mentioned on other threads...The Acapella Ionic Tweeter (link shown below, click English translation button)
http://www.acapella.de/german/
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The Acapella ion tweeter "Ion TW 1 S" is a perfected and sophisticated loudspeaker chassis, whose exceptional performance and qualities can only be enjoyed completely if used properly. It was designed to reproduce the harmonics of the music as detailed as possible. To reach this goal, a design with the smallest possible mass had to be developed. Relative to its function the Acapella ion tweeter has no mass! To carry out this project, a very unusual kind of design had to be created.
High voltage within the unit produces a constant arc. This arc is modulated with the musical signal (flame oscillates with the time of the music). This is the reason why the number of electrons within the arc varies. A larger or smaller amount of electrons requires similar space. Due to this variable need of space the surrounding air molecules have to dodge the more or less quickly. This evasive action or bumping of the air molecules generates over-, resp. underpressure and, therefore, sound. In this way, the Acapella ion tweeter is able to reproduce sound without membrane and without mass
Regarding transient capabilities and phase stiffness, the obtained sound quality cannot be realised by using conventional tweeters. Comparing the ion tweeter with other tweeter systems, its unobstrusive sound image will attract you. This kind of reproduction is to be attributed to the lack of harmonic and transient distortions.
Technical data
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Sensitivity (aktive Tweeter): 1,5Volt / 0 dB
Impedance: 600 Ohm
Sound pressure level: max. 110 dB - 1 m / 1ms
Slope Input filter: approx. 12dB/octave
Frequency response: 5kHz - >50kHz (variable crossover frequencies )
Mains voltage: 234 Volt / 50 Hz Standard
Optional 110 -, 117 -, 227 Volt / 50 - 60 Hz
Dimensions H x W x D: 150 x 300 x 260 mm
Weight: 15 kg
80sKid:
Cool additions to the thread! Those Kenwood's are surreal. When I started this thread, my bias was for unique and interesting "visual" designs, but I soon realized that the thread could also go the way of unique and interesting "technical" designs as well. I looked up the CD-8 after someone added it to the thread, and it has some interesting tech in it's design. You are right about the CD-9, visually it is the TOTL.
Along the unique and interesting tech design side, here is a "tweeter" that I have mentioned on other threads...The Acapella Ionic Tweeter (link shown below, click English translation button)
http://www.acapella.de/german/
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The Acapella ion tweeter "Ion TW 1 S" is a perfected and sophisticated loudspeaker chassis, whose exceptional performance and qualities can only be enjoyed completely if used properly. It was designed to reproduce the harmonics of the music as detailed as possible. To reach this goal, a design with the smallest possible mass had to be developed. Relative to its function the Acapella ion tweeter has no mass! To carry out this project, a very unusual kind of design had to be created.
High voltage within the unit produces a constant arc. This arc is modulated with the musical signal (flame oscillates with the time of the music). This is the reason why the number of electrons within the arc varies. A larger or smaller amount of electrons requires similar space. Due to this variable need of space the surrounding air molecules have to dodge the more or less quickly. This evasive action or bumping of the air molecules generates over-, resp. underpressure and, therefore, sound. In this way, the Acapella ion tweeter is able to reproduce sound without membrane and without mass
Regarding transient capabilities and phase stiffness, the obtained sound quality cannot be realised by using conventional tweeters. Comparing the ion tweeter with other tweeter systems, its unobstrusive sound image will attract you. This kind of reproduction is to be attributed to the lack of harmonic and transient distortions.
Technical data
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Sensitivity (aktive Tweeter): 1,5Volt / 0 dB
Impedance: 600 Ohm
Sound pressure level: max. 110 dB - 1 m / 1ms
Slope Input filter: approx. 12dB/octave
Frequency response: 5kHz - >50kHz (variable crossover frequencies )
Mains voltage: 234 Volt / 50 Hz Standard
Optional 110 -, 117 -, 227 Volt / 50 - 60 Hz
Dimensions H x W x D: 150 x 300 x 260 mm
Weight: 15 kg
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litefusegetaway
Member
Sony APM-8 - Square speakers or speakers for squares?
80sKid
Who You Calling A Kid?
Another legendary, distinctive speaker design that we must not forget:
The Infinity IRS
More info:
http://www.infinity-classics.de/inf...-Delta-Sigma-Epsilon-1988-95-98/index-IRS.htm
The Infinity IRS
More info:
http://www.infinity-classics.de/inf...-Delta-Sigma-Epsilon-1988-95-98/index-IRS.htm
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The pop can comes out the chute at the bottom? :saywhat: