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  • SeleniumFalcon
    SeleniumFalcon Posts: 4,389
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    Added a hard-to-find Dolby 422 noise reduction unit (Dolby B, C and S capability):

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  • CFarrell_SoundUnited
    CFarrell_SoundUnited Posts: 60
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    @Gerres26 Dynaudio Mid Bass Driver and Satori Beryllium Tweeter?
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,158
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    Jim and the new Fam at Salk will attempt to make anything (within reason) to satisfy clients . . . so it might be different from the standard offering. This is what it "most likely is"

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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 874
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    CFarrell_SoundUnited wrote: »
    @Gerres26 Dynaudio Mid Bass Driver and Satori Beryllium Tweeter?

    Satori Be Tweeter, Audio Technology mid(used by Dynaudio in some models I believe) and the the 9.5” Satori woofer
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 874
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    Jim and the new Fam at Salk will attempt to make anything (within reason) to satisfy clients . . . so it might be different from the standard offering. This is what it "most likely is"

    https://salksound.com/model.php?model=Song3+Encore

    It most definitely is this!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    Fine looking speaker, if I do say so myself.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,401
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    Gerres26 wrote: »
    Installed the Soundocity outriggers on my new to me Salk Encores. Glad to be back in the Salk fam.

    Very nice! Welcome back! :)
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    @Gerres26 - I actually looked up that company that did the outriggers. Would you recommend them? How was the quality of them and do you feel like they can handle the job?

    I contacted them and asked to be put on their wait list, as it looks like they are enjoying a couple of months abroad. Just wanted a real review of the quality/other aspects, if you wouldn't mind sharing.

    I dig the looks of the steel outriggers with the nickle plating (might powder coat the outrigger part though and do some custom work on the spikes...whether they do it or not). Thanks in advance for any thoughts you may have on them.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 874
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    @treitz3 - Build quality wise they are very nice. The adjustable knobs on top of the spikes are great, much easier than trying to use washers or a jam nut with a normal set of spikes to make fine adjustments for level or tilt. That’s actually the original reason I bought them, as the concrete under my basement flooring in my new listening spot isn’t the most level thing ever poured. Using them paired with Herbies gliders has made it a breeze to move the speakers around and then re-level as I was trying to find the best placement for the Salks. Not to mention the added stability of a wider base….and I think they look pretty sweet too.

    When I was researching outriggers there wasn’t a ton out there and Soundocity kept coming up as the go to. The outriggers from Dayton/parts express looked okay but the reviews said they were a little too thin and flexed some so I crossed them off my list. These Soundocity ones are pretty damn beefy so I don’t think you’d be disappointed Tom. Of course as you saw, they are taking some time away from the business so you’ll have to be patient. Although, I got lucky and found a guy selling a pair of Tekton speakers that had these outriggers on them so I shot him an offer for just the outriggers and he accepted. So I skipped the wait lol.

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    Thanks, Danny. Much appreciated.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    Fwiw, making outriggers is actually really easy. If you can find the spikes you like, cutting metal and powder coating is fairly simple.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    I have just about every tool known to man but I don't think I have anything to do the metalwork to the quality in which I would like it to be.

    Another issue with DIY (which I have no problem doing) is that I haven't been able to source nice spikes that can hold 250 pounds and that you can dial from the top and not the spike itself from the underside.

    Of course, you in your incredible searching skillzz would probably find them in T-minus 3 minutes or less. I haven't been so lucky.

    I can get James to manufacture the outriggers and I can get them powder coated, no issues there....it's just the spikes that are adjustable from the top that can handle the weight I am having issues with.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 874
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    VR3 wrote: »
    Fwiw, making outriggers is actually really easy. If you can find the spikes you like, cutting metal and powder coating is fairly simple.

    Believe me, the thought crossed my mind on doing this. Of course by the time you buy the steel, spikes, knobs and such and then power coat you likely won’t be saving much money if any at all, but you could make them a little more custom to your speakers that way.
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,742
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    Indeed ^^^. It just might be possible that he was not all too serious. But I’m guessing that you can go down to the local bookseller and find Metal Cutting and Powder Coating for Dummies. It’ll be right next to Self Surgery for Dummies.
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  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 874
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    I have just about every tool known to man but I don't think I have anything to do the metalwork to the quality in which I would like it to be.

    Another issue with DIY (which I have no problem doing) is that I haven't been able to source nice spikes that can hold 250 pounds and that you can dial from the top and not the spike itself from the underside.

    Of course, you in your incredible searching skillzz would probably find them in T-minus 3 minutes or less. I haven't been so lucky.

    I can get James to manufacture the outriggers and I can get them powder coated, no issues there....it's just the spikes that are adjustable from the top that can handle the weight I am having issues with.

    Tom

    I have read of people getting Soundocity to make even thicker versions of their outriggers for heavier speakers like yours Tom. I believe they use spikes from a site called Oergondv.com(maybe they bought them up as that site doesn’t work anymore, although they do still reference them on their own site) and I used their spikes on my old 1.2tls, which worked just fine so I know they are sturdy enough for using with big boys. My Salks are around 100lbs and there’s no deflection at all on my outriggers at least.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    maxward wrote: »
    It just might be possible that he was not all too serious.

    Oh, I'm serious. This wouldn't be the first time I had things custom manufacturered. Remember my crossover units? Those were about as custom as one could get.

    The price on these aren't bad at all....just don't want to wait too long. I'll hold off until I hear from them but if they don't get back with me within the next month or two, I'll just manufacture some.

    I think I spent the same amount for my custom outriggers for the crossover enclosures, so the price is definitely reasonable.

    Tom

    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,742
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    My comment was referring to @VR3.
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  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 556
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    @treitz3
    I may have a set of the large size Soundcity outriggers if you really want them.
    Let me know and I can try to find them to measure and take pictures.
    It has been a while since I have had eyes on them but they are black with the adjustable knobs.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    Sure, let me know. I believe the measurements would be 16" and they would have to be rated to support 250 pounds. Thanks man


    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 802
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    Just received my audio switch
    Lhy audio . It's built like a tank ,out of a solid block of aluminum. And only took 9 days from China. The build quality is top notch e30sw236lh78.jpg
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  • rebelsoul
    rebelsoul Posts: 802
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    It's the lhy audio sw-8
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,364
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    Looks nice, Rebelsoul! Let us know how she sounds to you.
    Gerres26 wrote: »
    I believe they use spikes from a site called Oergondv.com (maybe they bought them up as that site doesn’t work anymore, although they do still reference them on their own site) .

    I went and checked out that OregonDV joint and it turns out that Oregon DV/Brass & Granite Audio is apparently an affiliate/different division of Soundocity.

    I read somewhere that there is a link to OregonDV from the Soundocity website but I don't see it (or have ran across it yet) and that comment was made on a post made in 2010. So, I clicked on the link at https://www.zoominfo.com/c/brass-granite-audio/32561217 which had the website as https://www.oregondv.com/ and it took me right into Soundocity's website.

    Tom

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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,742
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    This happened last fall. Out: Magnepan MG 3.6R
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    In: Studio Electric M4. Bought sight unseen based on reviews, veneer choices and a chat with Dan Wright (Modwright) who sometimes does shows with these.
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    This happened more recently. Out with the Joule Electra LA-100 and Odyssey Khartago monos. In: Eastern Electric M520
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    I’m done with downsizing for now and pretty happy with the results. Still playing with speaker placement and the different settings on the integrated amp.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    I have a guy who can do fabrication and powder coating... Tom is local to me... Hence my message lol
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,742
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    I was thinking that YOU were doing it! “Honey, I’ll be in the shop for a while making some outriggers.”
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    That's hilarious! I would love to own a cnc capable of cutting and milling aluminum and steel.... Would be awesome
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  • sgmsmg
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Sure, let me know. I believe the measurements would be 16" and they would have to be rated to support 250 pounds. Thanks man


    Tom

    So it looks like the ones I have will not be wide enough. They appear to be the SBN13 (13.61" to 15.85").
    As far as weight rating goes I did not see it listed on the site but the bars are 1/4" thick.
    It was worth a shot, hope they get back to you.
    2 Channel
    Pre: Bryston BR20
    Amp: Buckeye NCx500
    Speakers: Polk L200
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
    Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
    Display: Sony XBR65Z9F

    Home Theater
    Pre: Anthem AVM90
    Amps: Buckeye NC502
    Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
    Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
    Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
    Display: Sony XBR85Z9G
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  • xschop
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    If you build alloy outriggers for 100 lb-plus speakers. They would have to be at least 1x1" square for up to 6" extension past the corners.
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