Ktema

[Milimetr]

Originally Posted by TommyC

I wonder if it'll be sold under the Sonus Faber brand.

I do not think so. Franco definitely divorced with Sonus Faber.
Honestly if I would have a larger room I would prefer Ktema over Stradivari.

[JSCC]

Originally Posted by Milimetr

I do not think so. Franco definitely divorced with Sonus Faber.
Honestly if I would have a larger room I would prefer Ktema over Stradivari.

Right on about the "divorce"

But how come bigger room then the Ktema? Thought this is the smaller of the two .... at least horizontally.

Nonetheless, chances of auditioning is very slim, given its a "new branding" plus the "limited edition". Just hoping for "used" to appear in a year or more to come ... then maybe a chance.

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by Milimetr

The price seems to be special.... about 30.000 EURO...
Is that truth?

Yes, about $34K USD. I like the looks and the specs -- are very impressive. Hope my dealer will become a dealer so he can buy a pair first.

Bob

[jdandy]

I don't care for the looks of it.

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by jdandy

I don't care for the looks of it.

For the record, on 12 June 2010, at approx 8:20PM Dan stated he doesn't care for the looks."

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Bob

[jdandy]

Bob.......That was better than proclaiming the Ktema butt ugly, as I so eloquently stated previously about another piece of equipment.

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Bob.......That was better than proclaiming the Ktema butt ugly, as I so eloquently stated previously about another piece of equipment.

Touché

Bob

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by jdandy

I don't care for the looks of it.

Originally Posted by vintage_tube

For the record, on 12 June 2010, at approx 8:20PM Dan stated he doesn't care for the looks."

Logged.

Bob.......I guess I could have dressed my opinion up in feel good jargon. Perhaps something along this line of bunkum would be more appropriate:

The all new Ktema loudspeaker's unique physical characteristics are a radical departure from the more common rectanglular box approach to speaker technology. Although I recognize this will thrill many high end audio aficionados, interior decorators, and designing women, plus be viewed as a bold, fresh, and welcomed breakthrough in loudspeaker eye candy, I find myself needing some additional viewing time in order to warm to the conceptually novel stylistic expression. Presently, to this reviewer's eyes, the Ktema appears a bit disconcerting and awkward.

There. Just wonderful.

[1KW]

In my opinion based on just the pictures the sonos faber Strads. and Elipsa are better looking aesthetically. I am curious why he left the company that he founded ?

[vintage_tube]

Originally Posted by 1KW

In my opinion based on just the pictures the sonos faber Strads. and Elipsa are better looking aesthetically. I am curious why he left the company that he founded ?

However, better spec's than either.

Franco (Serblin) decided to semi-retire. He started working with his other son-in-law on a speaker cable project called Yter. Once he fulfilled that void, looks like he delved back into his love.

yter_homepage

Bob