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Grundig Audiorama Speakers

German electronics manufacturer Grundig might be alive only in marketed name, but these Grundig branded Audiorama 360-degree audio field producing "sound spheres" go back to the future of 1970 and a revisit the stylings of the iconic Audiorama 4000/7000 speakers. Looking straight off the set of Logan's Run, these are one of the few speakers I'd purposely want visible in my home and I for one welcome their return.

I hate to even call these retro; the originals were so ahead of their time in styling, I think the updated design still look futuristic to this day, and would definitely create a "sanctuary" of sound, perfect to set the mood for all your leisurely activity. Shipping in early 2008 for about $820. [via I4U News]

Comments (10)

Nice Photoshop job.

posted by sunspot42 on August 20th 2007 at 8:09am
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"There is no Sanctuary."

posted by Enrique on August 20th 2007 at 8:54am
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I don't know about you guys but I think the 60's and 70's idea of the modern and the future was much more futuristic than what passes for modern today. Digging this photo but than I love Logan's Run.

posted by iceblink on August 20th 2007 at 12:00pm
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I agree, iceblink.

posted by sunspot42 on August 20th 2007 at 12:24pm
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Enrique, have I told you lately,
I love you?
: )

suuuper joile
anyone know what they sound like?

posted by guido on August 20th 2007 at 12:56pm
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Considering these are not yet available, you won't see "qualified reviews" for awhile. But we'd be more than happy if Grundig sent us a pair to put through the tests [hint, hint].

posted by gregory on August 20th 2007 at 1:19pm
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Save up! A penny saved is a penny earned. I'm saving up myself.

posted by gregory on August 20th 2007 at 2:23pm
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Grundig has been making fashionable electronics for decades. I love their mid century Majestic record playing consoles.

posted by DubTriptych on August 20th 2007 at 4:49pm
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Hi!
I proudly own a set of original audioramas from the 70s running on a yamaha modern day amplifier, and i have to say they sound wonderful.
I think they were meant for quadrophonic or multi speaker systems like modern home theaters, so sweet spot is not an issue. I have them hanging from the ceiling at the middle of the living room and configured as fronts on my yamaha.
You actually feel music coming from behind the speakers, as it reflects on the wall behind!

posted by juan on June 22nd 2008 at 4:18am
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I too have a set of the original 1970 version and they are amazing sounding. Mine are on the floor. I'd love to hang them someday.

@Boomer.. These are not plastic.

posted by OliverMadly on October 9th 2009 at 8:53am
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