Vintage French speakers

[walpurgis]

The JMR Ofrandes sparked my interest and I've looked into them as new speakers are my next big investment - ... I want them!

Tough to find in the UK. You may do better from where you are Adrian.

[farflungstar]

Like hens teeth - none for sale since 2014!

[walpurgis]

They have been on my ebay worldwide watch list for ages. No joy!

[farflungstar]

It seems once bought never sold - about as good a recommendation as you can get. €6000 new (I prefer the look of the originals with the bling cone plugs)... Better start saving lol...

[walpurgis]

It is the originals I've heard, on their correct stands.

They were imported into the UK by C R Developments (the valve amp company) if I remember. The company is now C R Electronic Design. Who knows, they may still have a pair. Might be worth speaking to them. I can't afford any at the moment. http://www.crelectronicdesign.com/

[farflungstar]

Thanks, have emailed them....

[Martyn Miles]

I have never taken an interest in, or heard, any French speakers.
Focal are meant to be good, I understand.

Come to that, has there been any outstanding French Hi-Fi kit ?

Can't say I recall anything special, but
Micromega comes to mind with their CD players from the '80s.

[CageyH]

J C Verdier tube amps?

Jadis?

[struth]

Devialet i think are French. Ive had a set of cheaper focals. They were very good

[farflungstar]

Here's a pair of JMR currently for sale on fleabay.. Am I being paranoid but the driver looks like it's been photoshopped (smudged) to hide a tear or hole - am I being paranoid?