They appear to be serious about this
Last week I noticed I had this neato diagonal link thing going on in the calendar display of this month, so I was hoping I’d have something to write about today. And then Craig linked this in IRC, and we have a winner.
I had to read it about three times to be sure, but it really does appear to be: acoustically…wait, I don’t even know the right word to put here. “Active”? “Aware”? Well, let’s just say, acoustically significant outlet covers. I’m not sure how to describe it, because they sort of don’t really explain the problem of “regular, inferior” outlet covers. This must exist to prey on the rich, nervous audiophile who isn’t sure they’re getting the optimum sound experience from their home theater. Though really, if you’re worried about the freakin’ outlet covers, do you require everyone to wear clean room scrubs (er, acoustically significant clean room scrubs) when they come in, and shuffle them around the room for two hours while doing audio test for optimum sound placement and reflection?
I love this part of the description: Tru-Tone Duplex Outlet Covers produce a remarkably powerful, detailed and focused sound. They’re really not taking full advantage of their core market here though…they should put a little ]]] TRU-TONE [[[ logo on the bottom, either make them matte black, or some shocking matches-with-nothing color. What’s the point of buying acoustic outlet plates if people don’t notice them?
Oh, and P.S.: see also Brilliant Pebbles. Apparently the new-age version of acoustic management. Might as well say you’re directing sound via chi flow.
November 27th, 2006 13:01
I find that to get optimal results from my equipment, I need to remove myself from the listening room. Otherwise my body and clothing create unwanted resonances, resulting in a muddy, unfocused soundstage, and reduced dynamics.
November 27th, 2006 14:18
Let’s hear it for using crappy $15 headphones from CVS!
November 27th, 2006 14:20
<*stares agape*>
I think Monster Cable has just been leapfrogged…
November 27th, 2006 15:37
Ugh. I sent this to my friend John in e-mail, and he 1) has a good point and 2) has a link to an article which is a clear indicator of this thing’s intended market: