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Posted: 1/12/2005 2:41:47 PM EDT

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I could make those speakers for a hell of a lot less than that, no way in hell the PVC fittings cost $1500

Posted: 1/12/2005 2:52:42 PM EDT

[#1]

Yup overpriced electronics for the yuppie must have sharper image crowd.

Not to mention PVC pipe would resonate horribly too.

Posted: 1/12/2005 2:56:57 PM EDT

[#2]

I think I'll buy a pair and join the Blue Man Group.

Posted: 1/12/2005 3:04:19 PM EDT

[#3]

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I think I'll buy a pair and join the Blue Man Group.
www.blueman.com/image/newwork/mg/downloads/bmg_Drumbone800x600.bmp

Posted: 1/12/2005 3:09:09 PM EDT

[#4]

Those are really, really stupid.

Posted: 1/12/2005 3:15:01 PM EDT

[#5]

No way, Jose!

I have friends that sometimes bring their dogs to my house to visit. These look WAAAAAAAAAY too much like fire hydrants.

Posted: 1/12/2005 3:23:03 PM EDT

[#6]

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Not to mention PVC pipe would resonate horribly too.

would it? even if it were insulated? they do like kinda cool, in a different sort of way, its be kinda cool to build some like it...

Posted: 1/12/2005 4:48:22 PM EDT

[#7]

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Not to mention PVC pipe would resonate horribly too.
would it? even if it were insulated? they do like kinda cool, in a different sort of way, its be kinda cool to build some like it...

Yeah I think they would, you would have to dampen the inside of the pipe with clay or one of the asphalt based materials out there.

Posted: 1/12/2005 4:58:06 PM EDT

[#8]

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Not to mention PVC pipe would resonate horribly too.
would it? even if it were insulated? they do like kinda cool, in a different sort of way, its be kinda cool to build some like it...

Yeah I think they would, you would have to dampen the inside of the pipe with clay or one of the asphalt based materials out there.

maybe something like dynamat would work?

Posted: 1/12/2005 5:02:06 PM EDT

[#9]

The specs are pretty horrible:

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Description 2-way stand mount. Magnetically shielded

Frequency Range 80 Hz – 20kHz

Sensitivity 85dB (1watt/1meter)

Nominal Impedance 8Ω

Recommended Amplifier 25-100 watts/channel

Dimensions (HxWxD) 14 x 9 x 10 (inches)

Weight 8.5 pounds

Connection WBT brand binding post

Color Availability White, Black, Red, Yellow, Gray

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They are inefficient (85dB sensitivity), have no bass to speak of, and handle only 100 watts. And since they weigh only 8.5 lbs each, you can pretty much forget any damping of the PVC or even decent drivers (which would weigh more than that alone). All this for only $2499 a pair?? Sign me up!!!

The sad thing is there are tons of idiots that will buy these and think they got a deal..... I must be in the wrong business.

Posted: 1/12/2005 5:11:57 PM EDT

[#10]

If they changed their name to Bose they would sell shitloads of the crap. Oh wait someone already did that.

You can find some really good internet only speakers out there, I don't think that these fit in that category.

Posted: 1/12/2005 5:16:00 PM EDT

[#11]

I'll expect to see them this summer being sold out of the back of a white van at the car wash....

Posted: 1/12/2005 5:19:01 PM EDT

[#12]

all he has to do is sell one...thats a profit

Posted: 1/12/2005 5:33:24 PM EDT

[#13]

You want to roll your own? Build any of these:

www.pispeakers.com

Posted: 1/12/2005 5:35:41 PM EDT

[#14]

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You want to roll your own? Build any of these:

www.pispeakers.com

interesting concept. But damn they are ugly

Posted: 1/12/2005 5:36:43 PM EDT

[#15]

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You want to roll your own? Build any of these:

www.pispeakers.com

interesting concept. But damn they are ugly

yeah, i want something aesthetically better

Posted: 1/12/2005 7:41:41 PM EDT

[#16]

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Not to mention PVC pipe would resonate horribly too.
would it? even if it were insulated? they do like kinda cool, in a different sort of way, its be kinda cool to build some like it...

Yeah I think they would, you would have to dampen the inside of the pipe with clay or one of the asphalt based materials out there.
maybe something like dynamat would work?

Yeah thats the "asphalt based material" I was thinking of. Or a resonable facsimile.

I remember seeing some DIYs built into a column of basalt and another set in an enclosure build out of laminated rings (looked sweet, no parallel or perpendicular walls). But I can't seem to find links for either.

Posted: 1/12/2005 7:44:20 PM EDT

[#17]

I wouldnt but them, Im the I dont care how it looks type of person.

Posted: 1/12/2005 7:56:57 PM EDT

[#18]

If they changed their name to Bose they would sell shitloads of the crap. Oh wait someone already did that.

Well Said!! BOSE (pronounced "Blows") is about the shittiest product with the best marketing ever! I work in a high-end A/V shop and we keep a $600 pair of BOSE on display to show how much better our entry-level $200 Paradigm's sound. But some morons just won't disband with their stupid brand driven preconceptions.... As they say "A fool and his money are soon parted."

Posted: 1/12/2005 8:05:44 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
If they changed their name to Bose they would sell shitloads of the crap. Oh wait someone already did that.

Well Said!! BOSE (pronounced "Blows") is about the shittiest product with the best marketing ever! I work in a high-end A/V shop and we keep a $600 pair of BOSE on display to show how much better our entry-level $200 Paradigm's sound. But some morons just won't disband with their stupid brand driven preconceptions.... As they say "A fool and his money are soon parted."

I got a set of Bose speakers with my computer, and they work pretty well.

EDIT - never mind, theyre Boston Acoustics.

Posted: 1/12/2005 8:12:12 PM EDT

[#20]

Those speakers are awesome!!

If you're a liberal pussy.

Posted: 1/12/2005 8:19:17 PM EDT

[#21]

Horrible material to make a speaker cabinet out of. Best is reinforced CONCRETE with rubber crumb in it. But since that is heavy, two layers of 3/4" MDF with a heavy layer of mastic between the layers is pretty good.

The test is run the speaker at its rated power with a good source. Place your hand on the speaker. If you feel anything, that is wasted acoustical energy.

Posted: 1/12/2005 8:25:48 PM EDT

[#22]

I own a small electronics shop that deals with speakers from time to time and from the pic I can't possibly see how they could sound any good. Might be fun to try and build???

Posted: 1/12/2005 8:27:53 PM EDT

[#23]

Call me old fashioned but I think speakers should be HEARD and not SEEN.

If could build a dedicated Home Theater setup I'd do it like a REAL theater and nothing would be seen but the screen (that is unless I wanted to show off the components).

Posted: 1/12/2005 10:20:58 PM EDT

[#24]

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I own a small electronics shop that deals with speakers from time to time and from the pic I can't possibly see how they could sound any good. Might be fun to try and build???

i was thinkin the same thing...

Posted: 1/12/2005 10:21:41 PM EDT

[#25]

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Call me old fashioned but I think speakers should be HEARD and not SEEN.

If could build a dedicated Home Theater setup I'd do it like a REAL theater and nothing would be seen but the screen (that is unless I wanted to show off the components).

yet quite true...

Posted: 1/13/2005 2:43:53 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
If they changed their name to Bose they would sell shitloads of the crap. Oh wait someone already did that.

Well Said!! BOSE (pronounced "Blows") is about the shittiest product with the best marketing ever! I work in a high-end A/V shop and we keep a $600 pair of BOSE on display to show how much better our entry-level $200 Paradigm's sound. But some morons just won't disband with their stupid brand driven preconceptions.... As they say "A fool and his money are soon parted."

Then again, the entry level Paradigms sound a lot better than a LOT of other speakers costing several times the money. Paradigm is probably the most under rated speaker out there, by everybody except those that own them. I'm a very happy owner of 4 Studio 60's, Studio CC and a Servo-15. Not cheap, but superior to anything at its price level.