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$150,000 for an UGLY speaker that looks like it came from a Doctor Who convention? No thanks
OK, they're not right for everyone, and you may laugh, but if once you hear them, you will be stunned. These are the finest speakers I've ever heard, and Cabasse doesn't make you listen only to THEIR demo material. People are encouraged to bring in their own stuff. I've heard Korean temple bells, Frank Sinatra, and Led Zep on these babies. There are really no words to describe how good they sound.
I might have joked with my previous post but I do intend to listen to them right after work. If Buddy's Buddy is correct - and I assume he is - then they will probably knock me off my feet. The more I stare at them the more they actually look like Christophe Cabasse. :-D
Okay, so I heard, them yes they are fantastic and no they are not worth the 150k. They were playing loud but the imaging was really good. If my name was captain Nemo maybe they might fit in my surroundings, in any event can't afford em and a pair of Sonus Fabers or Verity Audio would suffice.
I´ve heard these speakers in 2008 at Munich High End in Germany. Amazing speakers - they sound stunning! Sounded better than the big MBL system and many of the other big names.And I actually like the look - very very cool....and I might add that they also come in a kinda slate grey - maybe a better choice if you´re a bit more "grounded" ;-)Still 150 k is a lot of money and I´m not sure if a pair of the big Soundlab´s + 2 JL Audio subwoofers would do the job for me. But they are very good!ps. I have no business with Cabasse - I just like these big babies :-)Johnny