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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
awdeeofyle
95 posts
 
Acapella "Excalibur" or "Campanile".

I've seen the Campanile's in person. ...Can't say how they sound, but visually speaking these take what’s wrong with the Avant-garde’s to a whole new level - kinda like Elephantitis of the loudspeaker.
http://www.acapella.de/english
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karl_desch
422 posts
 
Vandersteen's without the grill cloth.
tweekerman
473 posts
 
The ones with the WEIRD tops like Wilson.. and jmlabs
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snook2
616 posts
 
Dunlavy coffins and B&W nautilus
key_metric
76 posts
 
I think the Wilson Audio Grand SLAMMS are the ugliest. Chunky non-parallel, boxy-looking british design. Second place would be the Revel M20's with the silver finish. Of course these speakers "look" a bit different when I close my eyes and listen!
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