I have ruined my wall finish at least 4 times by spinning a lounge chair into those d*mn Tizio on floor-stands.  They're so top-heavy I'm going to buy some quoits and spray them black to toss around the column onto the base plate!  Just a slight adjustment on the lamp, say, for close reading (pipe & slippers brigade needs focal length adjustment and increase in lumens) -- and there the other end is, sticking out, ready for action.  You spin the chair ever-so-slightly and... ¡BLAM! the whole mess topples and the sharp edges and heavy counterweights leave long scratches all the way to the floor!  At least the lamp girders snap back together again; the lamps look good as new, seemingly innocent of their misdeeds.

trackbeo wrote:

I have ruined my wall finish at least 4 times by spinning a lounge chair into those d*mn Tizio on floor-stands.  They're so top-heavy I'm going to buy some quoits and spray them black to toss around the column onto the base plate!

Hahaha, I know the feeling very well. I had my hardwood floor repaired twice because of the counterweight making a huge mark when my then 6y old daughter was running around the place.  She should know better know...

The repair of the lamp was about 60€. Then I had the base filled up with dry concrete ("stabilisé") and have the powercord run inside the base instead of outside. Nevertheless still top heavy

I have another (siver limited edition) in my study. The 50W tends to run very hot.

Therefore in the home cinema I ordered the Flos Kelvin (LED) in black. Very pleased with it.

I know what you mean Duels. When we moved the last time I had my BL8000s packed in the original boxes, one for the speakers, one for the bases. The box for the bases is a tiny cube that holds both of them. I remember the mover running over as if to snatch this small box up off the floor as he went by, and suddenly getting this WTH look as it stopped him in his tracks. One heavy small box.

Duels wrote:

Moving house over the next couple of days.

CB wrote:

Hi Julian

I wish you good luck in your new "Christmas" house

Please pay close attention to what is important to you. I do not want my summer experience to anyone ...

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Jeff wrote:

I know what you mean Duels. When we moved the last time I had my BL8000s packed in the original boxes, one for the speakers, one for the bases. The box for the bases is a tiny cube that holds both of them. I remember the mover running over as if to snatch this small box up off the floor as he went by, and suddenly getting this WTH look as it stopped him in his tracks. One heavy small box.

Jeff

I'm afraid I'm recovering from the BeoVirus.

Looks good Duels! Love the chairs and the fruit bowl too. Very stylish. 

Late night with Joaquin Phoenix.