KT88 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Every marketing guy dreams of good product ideas and of achieving emotional synergies from brand partnerships. Successful examples are e.g. watch brands like Jaeger Lecoultre with Aston Martin watches (Amvox) or Omega Speedmaster with the Apollo Program, even McDonalds McFlurry® with M&M'S® Candies or car brands with Carhifi partners with well known names (Klipsch here BTW?..it's given away, imagine "BMW M Series with "Ultrasonic Klipsch Sound System". I really like this new Legends Series Klipsch&Mclaren! https://www.klipsch.com/klipsch-mclaren-legends The idea is well staged, the design of the speakers is very very successful from my point of view. Here meet two emotional worlds that complement each other perfectly (Maybe also because I have besides audio my little Lotus and Morgan as another great hobby). I love this McLaren Papaya color with black. By the way, now while writing I just remembered...why Klipsch does not start with a sound system for the McLaren consumer road cars? This new campaign has given me an idea...what do you think? I could paint the K402 of my UG Jubilees in McLaren Papaya. They are really a bit drab in black, it could look really good. Due to the size of the K402, it would lend itself aesthetically, after all, it wouldn't just be a splash of color. Don't worry about trademark rights, they are just my private speakers that no one else sees. Or I take Lotus original mustard yellow as in their logo. @Travis In AustinDo I remember correctly that 14 years ago you also wanted to paint your K402 with automotive paint? Somehow that was a memory and actually I thought it was a very good idea back then. Maybe it's a way if I make my UG Jubilee even more colorful and bold, because subtle they are not and they never will be. The Heritage Jubilee takes a different successful route and enhances its optical impression with natural high quality finish and a different shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted February 6 Moderators Share Posted February 6 The Heritage Jubilee 402s are painted, they found a process that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Looks like a new model horn on the 905. 3 inch cd... cool. Would think any good car fiberglass paint would work. Corvette, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS123 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 Honestly, I think they're hideous. Playing anything through them other than video games would seem utterly incongruous. Hard to imagine listening to Dylan, Nina Simone, Vivaldi, or even Black Sabbath through them. But Donkey Kong, or Mario? ..Ok, that works. Klipsch is a great brand... I hope they know what they're doing. These things look like PA speakers at the Bumper Car rink at an amusement park. They don't want to engage in a special edition co-branding project that attracts a few dozen F1 fans while at the same time turns a few thousand people off the brand. I love Klipsch so I really hope I'm wrong. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 10 hours ago, ODS123 said: Honestly, These things look like PA speakers at the Bumper Car rink at an amusement park. Did someone say Scotty's "Eldorado". ??? 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 4 Moderators Share Posted March 4 On 2/6/2023 at 9:26 AM, KT88 said: This new campaign has given me an idea...what do you think? I could paint the K402 of my UG Jubilees in McLaren Papaya McLaren Papaya is trademarked. However, only applies I think if you are a business competitor and try and use that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I thought when they were introduced, that they were supposed to be a limited edition run? Limited to X number of pairs that sold out almost immediately? I cannot believe that someone would pay 2 1/2 times more for the forte IV version, than traditional forte IV. Oh well..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODS123 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 7 hours ago, John Chi-town said: I thought when they were introduced, that they were supposed to be a limited edition run? Limited to X number of pairs that sold out almost immediately? I cannot believe that someone would pay 2 1/2 times more for the forte IV version, than traditional forte IV. Oh well..... Are they technically improved in anyway? It seems like the only construction difference is the use of a metal screen. Which I can see being kind of pricey, but not accounting for doubling the price. if someone has a rec room with lots of pinball machines and an air hockey table, then perhaps these would look at home. But still, I can’t imagine any of the music I enjoy sounding quite right coming from these carnival Funhouse monstrosities by contrast, when you look at how the “regular” heritage speakers are pictured on the website, their integration into the decor is absolutely beautiful. The rooms look really really cool; Retro, but sophisticated. I could imagine living in any one of them. seriously, how can you improve on this? https://www.klipsch.com/products/forte-iv-floorstanding-speaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, ODS123 said: if someone has a rec room with lots of pinball machines and an air hockey table, then perhaps these would look at home. Yeah that's kind of what I imagine set up in a "mancave" somewhere playing background music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 9 hours ago, John Chi-town said: I thought when they were introduced, that they were supposed to be a limited edition run? Limited to X number of pairs that sold out almost immediately? I cannot believe that someone would pay 2 1/2 times more for the forte IV version, than traditional forte IV. Oh well..... A friend of mine is really into the racing scene I'm sure he'd love to have a pair of these.. would he pay double for the paint scheme? maybe if he won the lottery IDK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Chi-town Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 3 hours ago, ODS123 said: Are they technically improved in anyway? It seems like the only construction difference is the use of a metal screen. Which I can see being kind of pricey, but not accounting for doubling the price. if someone has a rec room with lots of pinball machines and an air hockey table, then perhaps these would look at home. But still, I can’t imagine any of the music I enjoy sounding quite right coming from these carnival Funhouse monstrosities by contrast, when you look at how the “regular” heritage speakers are pictured on the website, their integration into the decor is absolutely beautiful. The rooms look really really cool; Retro, but sophisticated. I could imagine living in any one of them. seriously, how can you improve on this? https://www.klipsch.com/products/forte-iv-floorstanding-speaker They do not appear to be technically improved in anyway, unless you consider a metal screen, yellow tweeter horn, and a hideous paint job an improvement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 On 2/6/2023 at 6:28 PM, billybob said: Looks like a new model horn on the 905. 3 inch cd... cool. Would think any good car fiberglass paint would work. Corvette, etc. There are no " special" paints for fiberglass autos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 31 minutes ago, John Chi-town said: They do not appear to be technically improved in anyway, unless you consider a metal screen, yellow tweeter horn, and a hideous paint job an improvement. Exactly. 🙄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 minute ago, the real Duke Spinner said: There are no " special" paints for fiberglass autos I stand corrected... thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 2 minutes ago, billybob said: I stand corrected... thanks. was not to " correct" You... Just an observation. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 minute ago, the real Duke Spinner said: We can't to " correct" You... Just an observation. 🙂 Whatever you say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 On 3/2/2023 at 5:55 AM, ODS123 said: I really hope I'm wrong. sure you are , McLaren Fans love these speakers and other F1 Teams wont get a pair , kudo for klipsch to do a Limited run of these High Ticket instant Collector speakers , cause money talks in F1 sponsoring and BS walks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 McLaren series, meh. Speed Racer series, yeah! 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordman Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Yes! The Mach 5 is the first thing I thought of when I saw the number 5 on those McLaren speakers. A Racer X design would be pretty cool as well. 👍🏼 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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