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post #8041 of 8713
1/22/13 at 4:48pm
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Originally Posted by JerryLove View Post

Because Jim will help you sell to people already hunting new Salk's. I would suspect that the money you could get would be higher (and the cost of trying is nill).

Sill: if you can't sell that way; ebay is worth a shot.

Agreed. smile.gif
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post #8042 of 8713
1/24/13 at 4:23am
I just purchased a nice pair bamboo Song RT from the AVS fourm last week and now placed an order for a matching front ported center with Jim this week . I keep second guessing my self if I should have a sc center built and move up to the scst but if I do that the cost jumps way up and for the price I could order (2) F12's which I think would be a better option .
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post #8043 of 8713
1/24/13 at 5:31am
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^ Congratulations and welcome to the Salk family!
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post #8044 of 8713
1/24/13 at 11:08am
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Originally Posted by a1usedcomp View Post

I just purchased a nice pair bamboo Song RT from the AVS fourm last week and now placed an order for a matching front ported center with Jim this week . I keep second guessing my self if I should have a sc center built and move up to the scst but if I do that the cost jumps way up and for the price I could order (2) F12's which I think would be a better option .
Since you already have the towers I don't think there's any question you did the right thing in getting a matching center. Congrats and enjoy.
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post #8045 of 8713
1/24/13 at 11:37am
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Salk at the 2012 Audioholics GTG in Florida. Check out the video folks.
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post #8046 of 8713
1/24/13 at 3:17pm
My SS8s have shipped! Yea me!
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post #8047 of 8713
1/24/13 at 4:21pm
Thanks , I was just wondering I will be needing some surrounds also any suggestions ? Not to worried on the color of them black would be fine
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post #8048 of 8713
1/24/13 at 7:51pm
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Originally Posted by a1usedcomp View Post

Thanks , I was just wondering I will be needing some surrounds also any suggestions ? Not to worried on the color of them black would be fine
The Salk Surround I speakers are the natural choice.
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post #8049 of 8713
1/24/13 at 7:55pm
I will have to see what Jim has to offer , I would want a ribbon also
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post #8050 of 8713
1/24/13 at 10:10pm
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Originally Posted by repete66211 View Post

The Salk Surround I speakers are the natural choice.
I'm surprised he doesn't offer something more suitable for wall mounting like other surround speakers?
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post #8051 of 8713
1/24/13 at 10:19pm
Jim has made wall-mounted speaker models. I can't remember if they were part of an existing line or a custom order. If you're wanting wall-mounted speakers let him know and he'll probably build you what you're looking for.
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post #8052 of 8713
1/25/13 at 4:59am
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Originally Posted by repete66211 View Post

The Salk Surround I speakers are the natural choice.

Yes. They look great since they perfectly match the L-C-R speakers and sound great too. I used these mounts which worked out well. Very beefy to hold the weight.

http://www.amazon.com/Pinpoint-AM-40B-Clamping-Bookshelf-Speaker/dp/B002UV03MW

Since they only hold on to the speaker with side clamping force I had Jim build in a 1/4-20 threaded insert into the base of each surround speaker, drilled a clearance hole in the base plate of the mount and used a 1/4-20 SHCS to secure the speaker to the mount. This way I know there is no way for the speaker to accidentally slip out of the clamps and fall to the floor.
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post #8053 of 8713
1/25/13 at 5:48am
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Originally Posted by Phil Tomaskovic View Post

I'm surprised he doesn't offer something more suitable for wall mounting like other surround speakers?
He is a custom builder and will reshape speaker designs as needed to meet what it is you want to accomplish.
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post #8054 of 8713
1/25/13 at 7:07am
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Originally Posted by JerryLove View Post

He is a custom builder and will reshape speaker designs as needed to meet what it is you want to accomplish.

^This. He has also modified the port configuration on existing models to accommodate those who want to mount or push the speakers closer to a boundary than usual. While Jim already has existing lines that took much research, testing and build time to ensure it is a superior product, he'll custom build whatever you like, even if he feels the performance will suffer. He'll tell you that you'll sacrifice performance if that's the case, but he'll still build it for you if that is what you really want. Find me another (proven) capable designer that will do that. smile.gif
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post #8055 of 8713
1/25/13 at 11:45am
I'll confirm the customization aspect. I needed something like the WOW1 speaker, only in a less deep format. Jim knew I was looking for wall mounted as well, so added in a nice French cleat.

The end result is a great sounding wall speaker that is directly modeled on a proven design, and fits my constraints on depth.

I'll see if I can get a picture of the modified speaker- externally the dimensions are quite a bit different than the WOW1 parentage, so there is quite a bit that Jim can alter as long as the core numbers work out. The port on these wall mounts is now on the bottom of the enclosures as well. I'm looking forward to actually getting these mounted, awaiting the wall to be finished first!


Edited by benguin - 1/26/13 at 6:47am
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post #8056 of 8713
1/25/13 at 4:10pm
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Originally Posted by JerryLove View Post

He is a custom builder and will reshape speaker designs as needed to meet what it is you want to accomplish.
Yes I know, I'm looking at SCSTs and said I would like a front ported center but his standard dimensions for the front port SC center was too wide. He said he could do the dimensions that my cabinet allowed\(less wide and taller to accomodate the ports). I haven't ordered yet.
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post #8057 of 8713
1/25/13 at 6:14pm
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Originally Posted by Phil Tomaskovic View Post

I'm surprised he doesn't offer something more suitable for wall mounting like other surround speakers?

I used these to mount my surrounds. Very sturdy, no damage to the speaker and doesn't mar the finish.
Now if I can just get my wife to let me mount them in an appropriate place smile.gif
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post #8058 of 8713
1/26/13 at 3:22am





Moving right along ......
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post #8059 of 8713
1/27/13 at 7:26pm
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Originally Posted by benguin View Post

I'll confirm the customization aspect. I needed something like the WOW1 speaker, only in a less deep format. Jim knew I was looking for wall mounted as well, so added in a nice French cleat.

The end result is a great sounding wall speaker that is directly modeled on a proven design, and fits my constraints on depth.

I'll see if I can get a picture of the modified speaker- externally the dimensions are quite a bit different than the WOW1 parentage, so there is quite a bit that Jim can alter as long as the core numbers work out. The port on these wall mounts is now on the bottom of the enclosures as well. I'm looking forward to actually getting these mounted, awaiting the wall to be finished first!


What are you, some kind of weirdo? biggrin.gif

Those look cool.
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post #8060 of 8713
1/28/13 at 11:34am
Thanks Nuance for posting the video of those cool nameless speakers. They seem to be ideal for the townhome I moved into last year. My HT2-TLs are 2,400 miles away at my old house where they are literally gathering dust. My grandson, his wife, and baby are living there, but I put the speakers in a safe (baby-proofed) spare room where they are not even being used. So sad. So very sad.

I managed to fit two old NHT Super Zeros in my car when I moved here and have since mounted them on heavy Monoprice stands so I can listen to all my flac files but the sound, as you can imagine, is worse than pathetic in comparison. I think the HT2-TLs would overpower my small townhome, so I'm not sure if I want to downsize to smaller Salks or just move the big guys out here anyway. So many possibilities, and Jim doesn't make it any easier to decide, in a good way of course!
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post #8061 of 8713
1/28/13 at 11:59am
^^^Sounds like it's time for a really long road trip. Or visit to the grandson to pack up some speakers. If I had HT2-TLs I wouldn't be able to sleep until they were home where they belong.
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post #8062 of 8713
1/30/13 at 4:26pm
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Originally Posted by Nuance View Post

Salk at the 2012 Audioholics GTG in Florida. Check out the video folks.
Wow those sound scape 8's are beautiful. I am eyeing them up!! I think I am going to do it again and get them.
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post #8063 of 8713
1/30/13 at 4:38pm
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Originally Posted by earthbound View Post

Thanks Nuance for posting the video of those cool nameless speakers. They seem to be ideal for the townhome I moved into last year. My HT2-TLs are 2,400 miles away at my old house where they are literally gathering dust. My grandson, his wife, and baby are living there, but I put the speakers in a safe (baby-proofed) spare room where they are not even being used. So sad. So very sad.

I managed to fit two old NHT Super Zeros in my car when I moved here and have since mounted them on heavy Monoprice stands so I can listen to all my flac files but the sound, as you can imagine, is worse than pathetic in comparison. I think the HT2-TLs would overpower my small townhome, so I'm not sure if I want to downsize to smaller Salks or just move the big guys out here anyway. So many possibilities, and Jim doesn't make it any easier to decide, in a good way of course!


2400 miles away wow
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post #8064 of 8713
2/1/13 at 11:45am
Just sold my magnepans going to audition some Salks tomorrow.
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post #8065 of 8713
2/1/13 at 12:08pm
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Originally Posted by Pat315 View Post

Just sold my magnepans going to audition some Salks tomorrow.
What are you auditioning? Is it with a local owner or are you close to Jim's shop?
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post #8066 of 8713
2/1/13 at 12:18pm
They are the ST and its a local ower about 1.5 hrs away
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post #8067 of 8713
2/1/13 at 12:28pm
Hi guys,

I'm new to the speaker search thing. I've had a few email exchanges with Jim S. which have been very helpful. I was interested in the STs, but then learned about the SCSTs, and then the SS M7s. In my space I like the size of the STs/SCSTs, but could probably go as "large" as the M7s. I know the M7s don't extend as low as the SCs but also feature the better SS drivers.

My "parameters":
- Goals: disappearing speakers and a reasonably wide sweet spot spot (ideally full couch width) for imaging
- Volume: moderate/loud (80-90 dB), occasional 95-100dB
- Content: 70 music (rock, jazz, elec, ambient, some classical) / 30 TV/HT
- Music listening: generally 2.0 stereo, but also may be okay with 2.1 - I have a DefTech sub but might upgrade at some point to Rythmik/Hsu/...

Constraints:
- Room: 12 x 26 (but one front side is open)
- Speaker placement: 1-2 feet (max 3 ft) from front walls
- I have a mid-range Yamaha A/V and will probably upgrade but stay with an A/V for the near future
- Stereo pair budget: ideal=2K, if wow'd=5K

My questions:
- Anyone hear the SCSTs (or STs) side by side with the M7s or SS8s? I know the bass is not comparable among these, but curious more about the midrange, soundstaging, and sweet spot for listening
- Would a standard A/V be able to power the M7s?
- If the M7s are ported (not TL?) does this make placement more tricky?
- Any other advice, other things to consider?

Thanks!
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post #8068 of 8713
2/1/13 at 12:46pm
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Originally Posted by yyz67 View Post

Hi guys,

I'm new to the speaker search thing. I've had a few email exchanges with Jim S. which have been very helpful. I was interested in the STs, but then learned about the SCSTs, and then the SS M7s. In my space I like the size of the STs/SCSTs, but could probably go as "large" as the M7s. I know the M7s don't extend as low as the SCs but also feature the better SS drivers.

My "parameters":
- Goals: disappearing speakers and a reasonably wide sweet spot spot (ideally full couch width) for imaging
- Volume: moderate/loud (80-90 dB), occasional 95-100dB
- Content: 70 music (rock, jazz, elec, ambient, some classical) / 30 TV/HT
- Music listening: generally 2.0 stereo, but also may be okay with 2.1 - I have a DefTech sub but might upgrade at some point to Rythmik/Hsu/...

Constraints:
- Room: 12 x 26 (but one front side is open)
- Speaker placement: 1-2 feet (max 3 ft) from front walls
- I have a mid-range Yamaha A/V and will probably upgrade but stay with an A/V for the near future
- Stereo pair budget: ideal=2K, if wow'd=5K

My questions:
- Anyone hear the SCSTs (or STs) side by side with the M7s or SS8s? I know the bass is not comparable among these, but curious more about the midrange, soundstaging, and sweet spot for listening
- Would a standard A/V be able to power the M7s?
- If the M7s are ported (not TL?) does this make placement more tricky?
- Any other advice, other things to consider?

Thanks!
I'm kind of in the same boat as you. Midrange Yamaha Reciever ($1,500 when new) V1700. Looking to get a significant upgrade on 2CH. Similar room setup it seems too, can do 18 inches form the wall, wife won't have them in the middle of the room lol...

I did a lot of listening at RMAF, I Heard the SCST and the SS8's. The SS8's were unbelievably good.

The SCST's highs and midrange sounded nearly as good...imaging was a bit better on the SS8's in my recolection but the SCST's were also good. The ribbon tweeter was just incredible on these speakers.

The others that got my attention at RMAF - PSB Imagine T2's (3,500/pair), PSB Synchrony 1's ($5,500/pair), Dynaudio's entire line impressed me, B&W CM9's (or was it the CM8's? I can't remember), and of course Salk. Salk left the biggest impression, the SCST's were fantastic. PSB was a close second with just how damn good the T2's sounded. Salk can be put closer to the walls from what I'm reading and the ribbon tweeter minimizes reflections with the ceiling but creates a reasonably broad stage.

I'm still having trouble narrowing it down to what exactly I"ll buy. I did some auditioning of Paradigm and Dynaudio today...Paradigm is for SURE out. Dynaudio is still on the list for now. Great open highs...hard to compare when the PSB, Dyn's and Salk's can't be heard in the same room...
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post #8069 of 8713
2/1/13 at 12:56pm
Personally I'd go with the HT-2TL or SCST over the M7. You can get closer to the wall and you can always opt for front porting. Then there's the sensitivity issue. Those M7s are listed at 84-85 dB vs. 88dB for the other two. This would be a challenge for most AVRs I think. I'd say if you can't get the SS8 get the HT2-TL and if you can't get the HT2-TL go with the SCST.
Edited by repete66211 - 2/1/13 at 1:11pm
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post #8070 of 8713
2/1/13 at 1:05pm
I was initially considering the M7s, after a few emails with Jim, I ended up with the SCSTs. They are not as hard to drive and are easier to place. I liked the smaller footprint of the SCST, didn't feel like I was giving up much to the HT2-TLs since I already had a sub.
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