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Ugliest speaker ever?

I've been following the thread seeking nominations for the "coolest speaker ever", and I can think of a few speakers that merit such a distinction. While we're at it, however, let's list some of the ugliest speakers ever designed. I can think of a few recent ones, such as the Avantgarde horn speakers (Uno, Duo, etc.), and the Calix Technology Phoenix Signature (see page 58 of the May issue of Stereophile for a photo). Other nominees?
sdcampbell
unsound
7,329 posts
 
Sdcampbell, your killing me.
eldragon
707 posts
 
http://www.avalonacoustics.com/sentinel.htm

looks like nightmare covered with KKK hood...!
rcprince
3,070 posts
 
I'll nominate those Tennessee Sound Company speakers from over 10 years ago that looked like oil drilling rigs (I was only kidding that they looked "cool" in the other thread). And those Unicorn speakers mentioned above really didn't look great in their pictures, either. Finally, I just think the Jadis speakers look like Yosemite Sam, so I nominate them here as well.
pipetman
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Why's everybody bashing the Avantgarde horns? They look totally cool, I like them (if anybody wants to give away a pair...). But one ugly hunk of speaker is the Lagacy Audio Whisper. Cheesy grandma-style heavy oak cabinet resting on some balloney pedestal. Gheez...
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
How about Spica Angelus. I have a pair. I love them. My wife hates them. I have a feeling that eventually she'll win. Perhaps my consolation will be some Harbeths or AP Virgos.

I also think Martin Logans look pretty terrible. Like some sort of giant air-ionizer in the living room.

I suppose the top of the line giant floorstander from Royd is the SteRoyd ?
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