metal beat Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 C'mon all, lets have a bit of fun and show us what you think is the ugliest hi fi around. I will start with a ripper new release. new McIntosh MCD85 sacd player 11 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted February 19, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2021 No doubting their ability, but I've always thought these things were hideous, 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted February 19, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 19, 2021 Morel's fat lady speakers are up there for me too, which is a shame as they sound devine. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) A visual assault, but (maybe ) an aural blessing Edited February 19, 2021 by rantan 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Perreaux Classic series amps, with dog bone faceplate - truly awful! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timelord9 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I've flat out got to say the Linkwitz LXmini etc, are up there with some of the least visually appealing designs I've seen. Reminds me of some of the worst of DIY car audio. And, despite me wanting to build them, that LX521 top design is pretty hideous too. But as Linkwitz sez, "Don't change it. Try to get used to it." 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Marc said: No doubting their ability, but I've always thought these things were hideous, I always thought if I opened it up I would find a bowling ball 24 minutes ago, Citroen said: Perreaux Classic series amps, with dog bone faceplate - truly awful! Cliff, they are truly terrible. Do you have a set of those hot lips ? Edited February 19, 2021 by metal beat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two fold Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 In the right house 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, metal beat said: Cliff, they are truly terrible. Do you have a set of those hot lips ? As if I have to tell you, of course on my face. And in plain dark colour, it is just SO wrong. Edited February 19, 2021 by Citroen 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RankStranger Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Current range Metaxas Glad they’re doing something different but definitely not my cup of tea 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunno77 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Vivid Gaia range but after hearing them I don't care anymore. They are amazing They remind me of the alien from The Fifth Element Edited February 20, 2021 by Bunno77 Typo 9 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakabatou Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Yeah, Metaxas sure makes some interesting stuff 3 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anandpkumar Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Citroen said: Perreaux Classic series amps, with dog bone faceplate - truly awful! Phew! what were they thinking when they designed this? Did they get acquired by a 'lipstick' company? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I have a suspicion they were on drugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Citroen said: I have a suspicion they were on drugs Too much Prozac in the Christmas party punch ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Martin v R will probably kill me for all of this libel! High on life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frednork Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, timelord9 said: And, despite me wanting to build them, that LX521 top design is pretty hideous too. But as Linkwitz sez, "Don't change it. Try to get used to it." A knife through the heart!! but I can see where you are coming from and as for the mini's , I think its fair to say plumbing on speakers and good looks , never the twain shall meet. I think the walnut lx521 doesnt look too bad?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spammoj Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I'm gunning to be the first person to build a wife approved pair of LXminis.. Watch this space, or there might be an ad up on the Classifieds for an unused pair at some point 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunno77 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 These Cessaro in brown are pretty bad and all Focal Kanta too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frednork Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Whatever the ugly speaker you want, first tell your wife you want these and then "settle" on your real choice. 16 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citroen Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 OMG!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, Bunno77 said: These Cessaro in brown are pretty bad and all Focal Kanta too The carpet really doesn't help either 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aasza Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 8 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe67 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Bunno77 said: Vivid Gaia range but after hearing them I don't care anymore. They are amazing The remind me of the alien from The Fifth Element Agreed on the looks tho like them in the right colour, but they remain one of the best speakers I have ever heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frednork Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, aasza said: Cheery at least 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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