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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
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phasecorrect
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Also DQ-10s will not win any beauty awards....
blw
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Those Acapellas are a fashion statement alright... I think they and the AvantGardes are both extreme examples of "like or hate it" as I know folks on both camps. (And this is a contest of looks, not sonics, right?)
sounding_board_audio
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The new cyclops VMPS model looks hideous in photos.
jpharris
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I hate the new Dynaudio Confidence line. It looks like a beautiful Dynaudio Cabinet stuck in a black corset. I loved the look of the old confidences.

We need a "Least Improved Cosmetics", this one goes negative.
semi
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All of the Magnepan. I know you can't make them pretty, but they sure fall in the ugly catagory.

I am a Dynaudio fan, but I have to second Jpharris on the new Confidence line.

What about those big coffin boxes like Dunlavy and Duntech, how many women are happy to see those at home?
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