most beautiful (looking) speakers


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grislybutter

+1 @tablejockey

 

Not only do these speakers sound fantastic, their wide front makes them behave more like a panel speaker, but with the dynamic range and smooth response of dynamics. I really wish more audiophiles got to hear these speakers. I should remember to recommend them every time a reader says they have a difficult room.

They are in many ways what a Snell A/III would sound like today, though the A/III still has the best room/bass coupling of any floor stander I've ever heard.

My half-naked Quad ESL57s. Kidding. They're so freakin' ugly. Only reason I keep them is they sound so good. 

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Tekton. Actually being sarcastic here as I've always been a more traditionalist in the way speakers look and couldn't handle having to look at some of the weirder (IMO) designs that have been posted regardless of how good they may sound.

Some of my favorites would be what others mentioned, Salk for one. I like ATC, Proac, Joseph Audio, and also have a liking for some of the 70's design like JBL, AR etc.