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StanleyB

11-01-2009, 09:16

I noticed that the logo includes the Apogee DAC, which was recently reviewed alongside the Beresford in HIFI Choice. Given that the Beresford out performed the Apogee in their lab test report, and is a mere fraction of the price, would it be justified to give such prominence to the Apogee?
Of course, my apologies if I got it wrong in my thinking. I am already surprised that the highly respected 1200 is not part of the logo.

Stan

Mike

11-01-2009, 11:34

Ah... funny you should say that, 'watch this space', as they say! ;)

Marco

11-01-2009, 12:55

Yep, there will be a few adjustments made to the banner soon, Stan :)

Marco.

Dave Cawley

11-01-2009, 13:36

You are free to take some images from www.SL-1200-MK2.com

Dave

Marco

11-01-2009, 14:34

That might be an idea, Dave. The management team will be reviewing the contents of the logo in due course :)

Marco.

Filterlab

11-01-2009, 18:50

Indeed Stan, as soon as your new DAC is ready and I've bought one, it'll be going on the banner. :)

Primalsea

11-01-2009, 21:16

If its OK I'd like to make a critcal comment on the banner design as its actually something that I'm qualified to comment on:)

Cover the pictures only and ask yourself in what direction does your eye flow over the writing.

Then cover the writing only and ask yourself in what direction your eye flow over the montage.

They should flow in the same direction.:)

Marco

11-01-2009, 21:56

Interesting comment, Paul. We'll see what Rob thinks - that's his playground :)

Marco.

Filterlab

11-01-2009, 21:57

Should the pictures be viewed in a particular way then? I assume you mean that the eye naturally follows the pictures in a circular motion (or rectangular) and the writing from left to right. Yes, that is a difference but how many people would cover the images and the text rather than just viewing it as a whole?

Remember that it's not like a road sign that has to be read quickly and efficiently, it's simply a decoration showing some member's components, we'll assume that people who are already here don't need to know that this is 'The Art of Sound' as they must have already typed it or read it at least once to get here in the first place. I think you may be taking it for more than it is, and it was a design that was chosen amongst several people out of several designs as to be most suitable and decorative for the site.

What alterations would you make?

Primalsea

11-01-2009, 23:24

Marco

11-01-2009, 23:33

Your thoughts are welcome, Paul, as that's what this area of the forum is all about :)

Marco.

Filterlab

12-01-2009, 08:49

Hi Rob, please don't take it personal.

Put it this way, if it was me I would re arrange the pics so that the eye flows from top left to bottom right. This might be achieved by puting the lighter images in the top left and gradually going darker with the darkest in the bottom right while also keeping a general trend of having the images at the top lighter than the ones at the bottom.

However its not me and uptake is optional I just thought I would make the suggestion while also not trying to upset anyone.

I'm not taking it personally at all Paul, I was just interested in your angle. :)

We're going to have another fiddle with the banner shortly so I'll bear your thoughts in mind, always takes a while to get these things bang on.

Primalsea

12-01-2009, 20:27

Thats good I though I had upset you for a while.

See if you can find some pics of classical figurative paintings that will fill your monitor.
You will see what I mean about your eye flowing over the painting. Makes you look at them in a different way.

Filterlab

12-01-2009, 23:31

Nay, I get loads of comments about my designs on here, the negative positive split is about 50/50.

Figurative art, I guess you're talking about works from the likes of Nicolas Poussin and Édouard Manet (I love Le déjeuner sur l'herbe), I'll have a look and get a feeling for your train of thought. Personally I prefer the likes of M.C. Escher and René Magritte so I have to tame that in anything I design, not really ideal for hi-fi. :)

One of my very favourites though is Georges-Pierre Seurat, I adore Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and it's my wallpaper at work. I recently went to the National Gallery and they had some of Seurat's work on display, but not that one sadly, I believe it's in Chicago currently. However they did have Bathers at Asnières which has a very similar feel albeit that of a warmer brighter day (and the reverse angle of course). Stunning painting, and so huge too, the computer monitor compresses everything these days and it's easily forgotten just how large some of these works of art are.

Filterlab

12-01-2009, 23:36

Marco, you must know quite a bit about art, what floats your boat?

Primalsea

12-01-2009, 23:41

I used to go to the National gallery a lot when I studied art, Great Place:)

They have a huge painting of Hercules having his 7 locks of hair cut off when he falls alseep after shagging the prostitue. I cant remember who painted it now but thats a great example of the eye flow thing.

Primalsea

13-01-2009, 11:04

I think I did have a bit too much to drink last night:)

I searched the National Gallery's website and the artwork database but couldn't find the painting. Maybe they dont have it on show anymore.

Filterlab

13-01-2009, 12:31

I'm sure if you spoke to a curator and gave that exact description he'd put the phone down. :lol:

Steve Toy

13-01-2009, 13:50

I'm not so sure. Art often depicts life vividly. If the curator panders to snobby collectors and those wishing to be seen in the gallery then he might. True art lovers and artists express themselves...

Filterlab

13-01-2009, 14:54

Beechwoods

13-01-2009, 17:01

Are you saying museum curators don't know what shagging is? Shame on you ;) :lol:

tubehunter

21-01-2009, 16:55

I presume permission from the owners of the artwork in the above logo has been sort?
I mention this as I happen to own the copyright to that Tannoy photograph! and haven't been.

Mike

21-01-2009, 18:05

All the pictures in the banner were supposed to be images submitted by AoS members as far as I know.

There would appear to have been a mix up of some sort, I'll bring the matter to the attention of the administrators ASAP.

Apologies in advance.

Cheers...

Marco

21-01-2009, 18:30

I presume permission from the owners of the artwork in the above logo has been sort?
I mention this as I happen to own the copyright to that Tannoy photograph! and haven't been.

Hi Duncan,

What do you mean by "copyright" as far as these ordinary pictures are concerned? :scratch:

They're Ian's Tannoys; just normal pictures which he (a member here) sent in to be used on the banner...

Even though you took them, I'm usnsure as to what exactly the issue is, given that they have no real value - please explain? :confused:

Marco.

Filterlab

21-01-2009, 22:22

If that image belongs to you Duncan and you detest its usage then I will remove it forthwith. As the image was placed in the public domain by Ian (and therefore being placed well within the copyright realm of 'The Art of Sound'), it was utilised in the construction of the banner. All the images used in the banner are images of member's equipment and therefore not used out of context or with any bad intention.

There is an edit of the banner planned for Friday so if you deem the usage of the image inappropriate I will remove it and replace it with another image that 'The Art of Sound' holds on its database.

Ian Walker

22-01-2009, 22:23

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Marco

22-01-2009, 22:26

LOL. I thought you'd find it funny!

A wind-up, I presume, or was Dunc-y boy on the sauce? :glug: :eyebrows:

Marco.

Filterlab

22-01-2009, 23:13

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

My sentiments exactly. :)

Mike

22-01-2009, 23:17

My sentiments exactly. :)

Yer late! :ner:

Filterlab

22-01-2009, 23:19

Busy. :)

Ian Walker

23-01-2009, 08:31

Busy. :)

Yes but some here are obviously not,put that keyboard down lads and get out a bit more:lol:

Filterlab

23-01-2009, 10:01

LOL! Very well said Ian. :)

Marco

23-01-2009, 10:10

Yes but some here are obviously not,put that keyboard down lads and get out a bit more :lol:

Never mind, shweety, I own the Copyright for the pictures of you prancing around the living room to Boney M in your crinoline joggers and pish catchers :D :kiss:

Anyway, Robby-bobby, is the update to the banner getting activated later today? :)

Marco.

Ian Walker

23-01-2009, 15:35

mmmm yes that reminds me of the one i have of you at that jimmy krankee convention a couple of years ago....taaaaaaaaaaaaaahhahahahahahahahahahahahaaaa aaaaa

Filterlab

23-01-2009, 15:48

Anyway, Robby-bobby, is the update to the banner getting activated later today? :)

It is once I've done the changes. ;) About 7pm-ish ok?

Marco

23-01-2009, 17:10

Lurvely, baby! :)

Marco.

Filterlab

23-01-2009, 17:50

Jobbicus done!

Beechwoods

23-01-2009, 18:07

Nice job... here's hoping that Paul finds it artistically balanced too this time!

Filterlab

23-01-2009, 18:10

Well, I'm not editing it again until Christmas 2009 approaches so he'll have to be happy, I do know exactly what he means though and the 2010 banner will be more respectful of 'art'. :)

Beechwoods

23-01-2009, 18:49

Well I for one think the current one scans nicely, so no worries there :)

Filterlab

23-01-2009, 18:54

Fanks!

Marco

23-01-2009, 19:33

Lookin' shweeeeet... :bum: :respect:

Marco.

Primalsea

23-01-2009, 20:26

Has the banner been changed?

Marco

23-01-2009, 20:33

Just a couple of images, Paul. We've included an image of the 1210 with a Jelco and 103 and one of the Beresford DAC :)

Marco.

Filterlab

23-01-2009, 21:02

Has the banner been changed?

As Marco said, just a couple of images. Subtle change, but an improvement nonetheless. :)

Beechwoods

23-01-2009, 21:03

We got rid of that Pink bit at the bottom for a start :lol: :eyebrows:

Filterlab

23-01-2009, 21:05

Yep, but we still see it in every Marco post. :(

Marco

23-01-2009, 22:01

Yaz love me pink shank, dontcha? :eyebrows:

Marco.

Beechwoods

23-01-2009, 22:15

Of course we do Marco!

Though it could never be as good as either of my slices of Pink perfection :lol:

http://homepage.mac.com/beechwoods/AOS/VVM_Pigs_s.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/beechwoods/AOS/VVM_Valentine_s.jpg

anthonyTD

23-01-2009, 22:52

congrats on the new banner guys,
looking good...
anthony...:)

Ian Walker

24-01-2009, 00:18

Looks like Anthony likes Pink things too..........:)

Primalsea

24-01-2009, 07:20

That was a joke, maybe I should have put a smiley in!:lolsign:

Is the Jelco arm actually as substancial looking as in the pic??

Marco

24-01-2009, 10:12

Yes it is, Paul - and more so... Bloody total and utter bargain! :)

Marco.

anthonyTD

24-01-2009, 14:51

Looks like Anthony likes Pink things too..........:)

HEY WATCH IT "DBL BOY":lol:
the new banner is much eaiser on the eye now too.
well done all involved.
regards,anthony,TD...

Primalsea

24-01-2009, 19:29

I knew I would find another opportunity to use this pic. Rob can you add it to the banner.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f23/primalsea/AMPJOKE.jpg
:lolsign:

Dave Cawley

24-01-2009, 19:38

Where is the 103? Ditch the Apogee?

Beechwoods

24-01-2009, 19:51

I knew I would find another opportunity to use this pic. Rob can you add it to the banner.
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f23/primalsea/AMPJOKE.jpg
:lolsign:

Arf!! :lol:

I owe you a parcel mate. I will sort it on Monday. I'm sure you've been itching to try the little mucker out :eyebrows:

Marco

24-01-2009, 20:34

Where is the 103? Ditch the Apogee?

There's a 103 on the Jelco, Dave ;)

The Apogee stays because it belongs to Rob and relates to computer audio and digital - a significant part of what the forum is about :)

Marco.

Dave Cawley

24-01-2009, 20:40

Oh, it's mine! It could do with it's own image though?

Marco

24-01-2009, 20:44

No room, mate :)

Marco.

Dave Cawley

24-01-2009, 22:29

Always room for a 103??

Marco

24-01-2009, 23:13

Btw, how much are you planning to sell the 103SA for?

Just to let you know, Ian Harrison in Derby is selling it for £385, so you'll have to match or beat that :)

Marco.

Filterlab

25-01-2009, 17:31

Isn't that a 103 on Marco's arm?

Marco

25-01-2009, 18:26

Indeed it is, Rob. I think Dave just liked the close-up before with the record, or perhaps he has a penchant for gay pinky things, too :eyebrows:

Marco.

Dave Cawley

25-01-2009, 19:18

Yup, and I can do all of that!

Dave

Filterlab

26-01-2009, 23:30

LOL! :lol:

Marco

27-01-2009, 10:27

Yup, and I can do all of that!

Dave

Including the gay pink bit? :lolsign:

Marco.

StanleyB

27-01-2009, 22:34

Caballeros, something is not quite right in that logo. I just can't figure out what it is:scratch:.

Stan

Filterlab

27-01-2009, 22:43

Looks good to me, cover everything from vintage to modern. ;)

Marco

27-01-2009, 22:49

Ah but do you mean the logo (AOS), Stan, or the banner? ;)

Marco.

Primalsea

27-01-2009, 23:08

Yeah, I see what it is Stan, Robs ruined the image of the Apogee Dac by sticking a pic of one of the cheap and nasty Beresford Dacs next to it.

Talk about beauty and the beast.

Do we have a smiley stirring with a large spoon??:)

StanleyB

27-01-2009, 23:19

Ah but do you mean the logo (AOS), Stan, or the banner? ;)

Marco.
I wish I knew. I once spent 15 minutes talking to a transvestite, before it dawned on me that the adam's apple was out of place:lolsign:.