If you’re looking for speakers that will be visually and acoustically stunning, then you may want to give these Beauhorn beauties some consideration.
These very distinctive horn shaped speakers use a single full range unit giving a naturalised sound experience. The curved design isn’t just for aesthetical reasons, it’s intrinsic to the acoustic excellence of the horn shape. The sound produces quite simply the best tones you will ever hear.
Beauhorn say:
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Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 29th August 2006 at 08:00 AM, Filed in Expensive Gadgets
The Vertu has been around for some time now and whilst still considered the cell phone of choice for the rich and famous, it really doesn’t seem to have any mesmerising features that live up to the hefty price tag.
What you are largely paying for is the fashion accessory side of the phone which can incorporate platinum, or saphire fascias. Nonetheless, there is some nice functionality to consider:
1. Vertu a subsidiary of Nokia say that the guts of the phone are of the highest quality.
2. The phone is upgradeable so that users can keep up to date with the latest technology.
3. The handsets have a special key to connect the user to a “concierge service” for booking theatre tickets and for satisfying other demands.
There is also a distinct possibility that these phones will become a modern day antique given time. So you might eventually see a return on that weighty investment.
I still have to ask myself whether a Vertu is worth the £3,700 ($5,600) - £15,000 ($24,000)? Probably not, but they are unquestionably luxurious.
I’m not sure the Italians are well known for their high end sound systems but this might become so after the release of the Pathos Endorphin which is aesthetically stunning and offers almost unrivalled sound quality.
The key to this products exceptional acoustics are the cutting edge circuitry which extracts the very best sound possible from any CD - assuming your amplifier and speakers are up to the task.
Pathos say:
“If you look in the dictionary you’ll find the word ‘Endorphin’ stands for a neurochemical occurring naturally in the human brain, promoting the release of more dopamine and resulting in feelings of enjoyment and pleasure. So, with your favourite Cds in hand, you should be in for a sonic as well as an aesthetic treat! The tech specs are top notch: Endorphin uses a dual, fully balanced tube, class A zero feedback analogue output, that is preceded by dual differential 24-bit delta-sigma DACs with a conversion rate of up to 192Kz. Dynamic range is 120Db. Output connectors give you a choice of balanced XLRs or RCA phonos. Potentially, this is a landmark player…”
This product retails for a cool £4,500 ($7,200).
Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 25th August 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Auto
We took a brief look at probably the most expensive and most desirable car on the planet here when we included the Bugatti Veyron in a list of potential gifts for a billionaire.
But the Bugatti now has a potential rival in the form of the Ferrari P4/5 (awful name in my opinion) which is in effect a suped up Ferrari Enzo. So how does it measure up.
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Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 24th August 2006 at 09:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Water
Luxury Jetski’s are usually the sole domain of the prominent Japanese manufacturers. However, there may now be a European made challenger - the Hydrospace S4. This Jetski incorporates easy handling and a smoother ride than rivals, all for a snip at £7,995 ($12,800).
Hydrospace say:
“The racy sound of its 4-stroke two-cylinder engine gives it the superiority that others have long been looking for.
With its power of 81 KW (110 HP) the S4 has a strong torque and fulfils all environmental criteria at the same time
Its load capacity and power reserves are outstanding.
The motor is carefully being fit together by hand in our factory.
When first put to the test it has to prove its stability. If it doesn’t stand the test, it won’t be installed. Because then it wouldn’t come up to our expectations.
That’s the basic requirement of our work coupled with a well-balanced, harmonious design.”
