Unusual Speakers for the rich and famous

[Eppie]

Just a fun thread for posting those crazy expensive speakers that most of us will never hear or buy. I'll start with the NOLA that I recently came across on Reddit. $350,000 Cdn for the Concert Grand Reference Gold. They also have the The Grand Reference VI Gold for $630,000 Cdn (two towers per channel). Lots of wealthy asians in Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

[Eppie]

That store also carries the full KEF line. I have seen the Blades before ($32,000 - $40,000 Cdn) but never the KEF Muon. What a beast! Only $300,000 Cdn. (Edit: added a photo with the designer for scale, $225,000 US retail).

 

[Gmoney]

Thats not Exotic

 

[Eppie]

Thats not Exotic

You're right. Thread re-titled. Happy now?

 

[Gmoney]

You're right. Thread re-titled. Happy now?

Ya mama you happy now

 

[Gmoney]

Here I fixed it for you. Those you posted up are for the working rich perps. These are for the Wealthy! 1%ers .

 

[Gmoney]

You're right. Thread re-titled. Happy now?

Those you posted up are junk!! lolo Eippie, ChiaYay!! lolo

 

[shadyJ]

Just a fun thread for posting those crazy expensive speakers that most of us will never hear or buy. I'll start with the NOLA that I recently came across on Reddit. $350,000 Cdn for the Concert Grand Reference Gold. They also have the The Grand Reference VI Gold for $630,000 Cdn (two towers per channel). Lots of wealthy asians in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Those NOLA things look like an acoustic disaster. I hope that buyers enjoy the sound of extreme comb-filtering, cuz that's what you're gonna get.

 

[Eppie]

I knew the Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX would get posted. $329,000 U.S. I believe. I know a dealer in Toronto that actually has a pair of these.

 

[Gmoney]

Those NOLA things look like an acoustic disaster. I hope that buyers enjoy the sound of extreme comb-filtering, cuz that's what you're gonna get.

@shadyJ I didn't know those where made here in to USA? NOLA really? Dam learn something everyday here on AH. NOLA=New Orleans Louisiana.

 

[stalag2005]

Here I fixed it for you. Those you posted up are for the working rich perps. These are for the Wealthy! 1%ers .
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No context!!!! Who built this and website where from?

 

[Gmoney]

No context!!!! Who built this and website where from?

Does it matter? Google man, it's real easy just click click. Not here to start a pissing contest. But there are some on AH who will accommodate. Just hang tight..

 

[Eppie]

Does it matter? Google man, it's real easy just click click. Not here to start a pissing contest. But there are some on AH who will accommodate. Just hang tight..

Bah, you're just being lazy. Couldn't find those horn speakers yet.

Copper steam punk speakers from Russia. Only 50,000 euro. They may sound like hell, but great craftsmanship on the cabinets.

 

[John Parks]

Couldn't find those horn speakers yet.

Acapella Audio Arts | Acapella Classics

www.acapella.de

 

[John Parks]

12 of the world's most expensive loudspeakers

There's no harm in a little window-shopping...

www.whathifi.com

 

[Eppie]

Acapella Audio Arts | Acapella Classics

www.acapella.de

You realize that you just proved gmoney right?

 

[John Parks]

You realize that you just proved gmoney right?

 

[shadyJ]

12 of the world's most expensive loudspeakers

There's no harm in a little window-shopping...

www.whathifi.com

If I had the time, I would love to go through that list and explain the fundamental design problems of each and every one of those speakers. There is so much wrong with so many of those designs...

 

[Pogre]

Yeah, don't forget about the $5 mil turd shaped gold speakers "Aural Pleasure"... snicker.

Hart Audio D&W Aural Pleasure Speakers

Barrister-turned-speaker-maker David Hart had the human ear in mind when he designed this unique speaker—but I see a giant molar turned on its side. I’ll let you decide what to make of it and whether it’s worth the asking price of $64,000 per pair in bronze, $300,000 in silver, or upwards of $5...

www.soundandvision.com

 

[edgewound]

This is the market where buyers keep score with their rich buddies on how much they spend rather than how good it actually sounds.

I used to have a showroom with some high-end speakers from Vero Research. I demo'd them for a customer who was referred to me by an employee who was my repair customer. His employee reported back that he loved them, but they just weren't expensive enough.

Go figure. Expensive MUST be better...RIIIIGHT?