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Beta Man · 07-24-2009, 04:59 PM

The speakers in Patrick Bateman's apartment in American Psycho.... I wonder what they are every time I watch the movie........

Per the novel, they're

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Duntech Sovereign 2001 speakers in Brazilian rosewood

And they don't appear to be these speakers in the movie.....

anyone have any idea? I couldn't find a picture

Beta Man · 07-24-2009, 10:49 PM

not even Big-Daddy???

Twitch9 · 07-24-2009, 11:27 PM

the only pic i could find but not sure if you can tell from the pic

Big Daddy · 07-24-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

not even Big-Daddy???

I watched that movie many years ago. I don't remember anything. Are you going to pay me $3 to rent that movie again?

Rob J in WNY · 07-24-2009, 11:34 PM

I was wondering about those speakers, myself. In the movie, there are several scenes which show them much more clearly.....hopefully we'll get an answer.

Sylin · 07-24-2009, 11:39 PM

Credits list the set director as Jeanne Develle. She's on LinkedIn. Send her an email and ask!

THE_FORCE · 07-26-2009, 12:48 PM

Here's anothe pic of it:

Not much better I'm afraid. Although released in 2000, the story is set in 1988, so you could be looking at speakers between those times or even before.

I have a feeling that the speakers are merely a prop built by the set designers though. Hope I'm wrong .

Hammie · 07-26-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

Here's anothe pic of it:

Not much better I'm afraid. Although released in 2000, the story is set in 1988, so you could be looking at speakers between those times or even before.

I have a feeling that the speakers are merely a prop built by the set designers though. Hope I'm wrong .

That sounds like the best possibility since I see no tweeter in that picture. Unless they are full range speakers.

Rob J in WNY · 07-26-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

That sounds like the best possibility since I see no tweeter in that picture. Unless they are full range speakers.

Perhaps the tweeter is coaxial.

Texitura · 07-26-2009, 11:59 PM

KEF 105/3 in rosewood, I think.

Twitch9 · 07-27-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Texitura

KEF 105/3 in rosewood, I think.

I think we have a winner

Beta Man · 07-27-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Texitura

KEF 105/3 in rosewood, I think.

heck yeah! Wow.... Thanks... that's been driving me nuts for a LONG time now!

Hammie · 07-27-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Texitura

KEF 105/3 in rosewood, I think.

Nice job, Texitura!!!

I found this quick write-up when I did a Google Image search:

"KEF Reference series 105-3 speakers. Solid and heavy at more than 40 kg each. Uses 3 visible woofers and two hidden in the cabinet. The center woofer in the front has a coaxial tweeter. All this is per side. A lot of drivers for the asking price. Extended bass and dynamics with the appropriate amplifier. Rated at 300W into a 4 ohm load. Dimension are 43"H x 16"D x 11"W."

And this:

http://www.kef.com/history/1980/model105_3.asp

Rob J in WNY · 07-27-2009, 02:21 AM

...and a product of the 1980s as well!

Just another interesting aspect of caring about the authenticity of the time period in American Psycho.

Twitch9 · 07-27-2009, 02:36 AM

The choice in speakers makes allot of scene considering his expensive taste in the movie, plus a great choice in speakers.

ijokr · 07-29-2009, 06:42 PM

I don't know, they're too black sounding for me

swifty7 · 05-31-2013, 09:12 PM

I remember these speakers, Audio Associates(now long gone) used to sell them. They were one of my favorite speakers. I wish I could afford them back then.

high end audio was so prominent in the 80's unlike now...well!!! it's making a bit of a comeback through Best Buys Magnolia but only a select few though. Now!! when it comes to video, no other decade can touch what's available now which makes me happy because nowadays I'm much more into video.

I remember back in the late 80's, I used to constantly go to high end audio stores. I was kind of obsessed. My favorite stores were:

Audio Associates
Audio Buys
Excalibur
Meyer Emco
Circuit City

ahh!! how times change!! I kind of miss the good'ol analog days of cassette decks and turn tables. My brother currently has a huge high end cassette deck collection.

Tandberg (recently sold)
Revox
Nakamichi
SAE
Tascam
Sony ES
Pioneer

..and more.

these cassette decks were works of art

prerich · 05-31-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by THE_FORCE

Here's anothe pic of it:

Not much better I'm afraid. Although released in 2000, the story is set in 1988, so you could be looking at speakers between those times or even before.

I have a feeling that the speakers are merely a prop built by the set designers though. Hope I'm wrong .

Kef 105/2...next!!!

prerich · 05-31-2013, 11:00 PM

Oops already answered and my typo...105/3 ! 105/2 are segmented.

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07-24-2009, 10:49 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	not even Big-Daddy???

07-24-2009, 11:27 PM	#3
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	the only pic i could find but not sure if you can tell from the pic

07-24-2009, 11:34 PM	#5
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I was wondering about those speakers, myself. In the movie, there are several scenes which show them much more clearly.....hopefully we'll get an answer.

07-24-2009, 11:39 PM	#6
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	Credits list the set director as Jeanne Develle. She's on LinkedIn. Send her an email and ask!

07-26-2009, 12:48 PM	#7
THE_FORCE Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:ʞ∩ ǝɥ┴ © Home Theater Gallery:60	Here's anothe pic of it: Not much better I'm afraid. Although released in 2000, the story is set in 1988, so you could be looking at speakers between those times or even before. I have a feeling that the speakers are merely a prop built by the set designers though. Hope I'm wrong .

07-26-2009, 11:59 PM	#10
Texitura Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:31	KEF 105/3 in rosewood, I think.

07-27-2009, 02:21 AM	#14
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	...and a product of the 1980s as well! Just another interesting aspect of caring about the authenticity of the time period in American Psycho.

07-27-2009, 02:36 AM	#15
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	The choice in speakers makes allot of scene considering his expensive taste in the movie, plus a great choice in speakers.

07-29-2009, 06:42 PM	#16
ijokr Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	I don't know, they're too black sounding for me

05-31-2013, 11:00 PM	#19
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Oops already answered and my typo...105/3 ! 105/2 are segmented.

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