And People Ask Me Why I'm Single :)

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Mike from NYC, Jan 3, 2018.

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  1. Mike from NYC

    Mike from NYC Senior Member Thread Starter

    Location:
    Surprise, AZ

    Other Notes: These gorgeous speakers are only a few weeks old. Customer's wife decided that she did not like the color. They are in like-new condition in every respect.

    JM Labs / Focal Sopra No. 2 Floorstanding Speakers; N2 (3 weeks old) (3243) | Full range | Broomfield, Colorado 80020 | Audiogon

    I had one woman tell me she didn't like all my audio equipment in the living room and I told her when she starts paying the bills for me she can say that, otherwise . . .

    Needless to say there was no second date.
     
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  2. freedomgli

    freedomgli Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Reston, Va
    Meh. On the other hand, happy wife, happy life. Here the seller gets to buy himself a new pair of speakers. Doesn't sound like a problem to me.
     
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  3. ellaguru

    ellaguru Forum Resident

    Location:
    Milan
    i agree with her...i only like that color on kitchen appliances myself.
     
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  4. rebellovw

    rebellovw Forum Resident

    Location:
    hell
    Horrid looking - I like natural wood finishes for monkey coffins.
     
  5. Apesbrain

    Apesbrain Forum Resident

    Location:
    East Coast, USA
    If I were going spend that much of our money on a stereo component, the least I'd do is let my wife pick the color.
     
  6. Ham Sandwich

    Ham Sandwich Senior Member

    Location:
    Sherwood, OR, USA
    The real reason she didn't like those Focal speakers is because the top of the speakers is angled. You can't put a vase or potted plant on those speakers. A speaker with a flat top will get you better WAF.
     
  7. Mo0g

    Mo0g Forum Resident

    Location:
    London
    I wouldnt want to buy anything from their supplier, if after owning just 3 weeks (and running them in a bit), the best they can do is list them for a $4k loss
     
  8. gd0

    gd0 Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies

    Location:
    Golden Gate
    I've been wowed by a few pairs of JM labs speakers. Especially the big ones.

    And I'd be mighty pleased to own the pair in question (room allowing).

    But I sure couldn't pretend they were handsome/beautiful.

    Not while keeping a straight face anyway.
     
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  9. elaterium

    elaterium Forum Resident

    Those sure are hideous.
     
  10. spridle

    spridle Forum Resident

    Location:
    Cleveland
    The ugliest woman in the world is twice as good looking as those.
     
  11. dadbar

    dadbar Forum Resident

    Location:
    Portland OR
    Those are really ugly, both in design and color.
     
  12. Ron Scubadiver

    Ron Scubadiver Forum Resident

    Location:
    Houston TX
    OP definitely did not need that woman. Red speakers are fine, but would not go with my decor.
     
  13. dcottrell6

    dcottrell6 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Eastampton, NJ
    Don't think they are bad, kind of like them.
    Fortunately my wife really doesn't care about things like that.
     
  14. Higlander

    Higlander Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Florida, Central
    I cringed seeing the pic.....not exactly ugly but quite odd
     
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  15. Higlander

    Higlander Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Florida, Central

    Let's see a pic of your living room, since you brought it up!
     
  16. Dave

    Dave Esoteric Audio Research Specialist™

    Location:
    B.C.
    I'd offer him $7500, used is used. I know someone who has these in red and he's [big surprise alert!]single[/big surprise alert!]. The black is what I'd gravitate towards with these beasts.
     
  17. SquishySounds

    SquishySounds Yo mama so fat Thanos had to snap twice.

    Location:
    New York
    They should be called the Focal Tipsy. Maybe the designer drank an entire bottle of Yamazaki 18 and tried to draw a straight line.
    [​IMG]
     
  18. 5-String

    5-String μηδὲν ἄγαν

    Location:
    Sunshine State
    The color is a matter of taste, but these are some great sounding speakers. Not enough discount for a used pair, I smell bull.
     
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  19. BIGGER Dave

    BIGGER Dave Forum Resident

    Tough crowd.
     
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  20. Dillydipper

    Dillydipper Space-Age luddite

    Location:
    Central PA
    Oh yeah - now I see the problem...

    ...no sweet spot over in the corner, for when she does her knitting.







    :hide:
     
  21. Echoes Myron

    Echoes Myron Forum Resident

    Location:
    USA
    I would love to hear these.
     
  22. mreeter

    mreeter Forum Resident

    Location:
    Kansas City
    These are being offered for sale by TMR Audio, an Audio Re-seller. The original owner has taken a real bath on these considering what TMR more than likely paid him up front.
     
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  23. Strat-Mangler

    Strat-Mangler Personal Survival Daily Record-Breaker

    Location:
    Toronto
    My wife has no say whatsoever on what gear I buy. I have my mancave and I can do whatever I want with it. My wife wanted free reign on the kitchen and living room. Nothing wrong with have some personal space to do as one sees fit with it. :)
     
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  24. SquishySounds

    SquishySounds Yo mama so fat Thanos had to snap twice.

    Location:
    New York
    If anywhere those are destined for the managers office in a Ducati dealership.
    [​IMG]
     
  25. Focal has a wonderful new line with swap out color faces. Not sure if these are them but are similar.

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