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.
Grundig Audiorama Speakers
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]
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Nice Photoshop job.
view sunspot42's profile
"There is no Sanctuary."
view Enrique's profile
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.
view iceblink's profile
I agree, iceblink.
view sunspot42's profile
Enrique, have I told you lately,
I love you?
: )
suuuper joile
anyone know what they sound like?
view guido's profile
I'm with Guido - sound quality is more important than looks.
Can they compete with Polk Audio? Are they even as good as the speakers that came with my Onkyo system?
What's the radiation pattern, and how does the sweet spot compare with other speakers?
Nice that you found "cool" speakers, but I'd much rather see a qualified review than just have the eye candy.
Loved Logan's Run, BTW, nice eye candy. :-> I'll take the girl over the speakers though.
view boomer's profile
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].
view gregory's profile
Save up! A penny saved is a penny earned. I'm saving up myself.
view gregory's profile
Grundig has been making fashionable electronics for decades. I love their mid century Majestic record playing consoles.
view DubTriptych's profile
Grundig has a great reputation as a shortwave radio manufacturer but I've never heard anyone rave about their speakers.
I think the sound of speakers in solid wood cabinets is more substantial and pleasing than plastic enclosures but I'll withhold judgment.
Still I'd like to know how good separation and presence can be obtained from what looks like an omni-directional radiation pattern.
view boomer's profile
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!
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