Any news yet on the new model?

Rob Babcock · « **on:** 19 Sep 2005, 01:12 am »

Wasn't Salk Signature Sound supposed to unveil a new tower at the RMAF? Has that occured already? I'm anxious for some news!

zybar · « **Reply #1 on:** 19 Sep 2005, 01:18 am »

Rob, RMAF isn't till Sept. 30th.

I will be out there and I am sure I will be spending a good amount of time in his room.

George

DMurphy · « **Reply #2 on:** 19 Sep 2005, 07:33 pm »

Hi George I hope to see you there. But I'll be spending most of my time checking out the competition.

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #3 on:** 20 Sep 2005, 03:09 am »

Wish I could go, but work makes it impossible right now. But I'm very anxious for news. The new model that's supposed to be unveiled sounds pretty interesting to me.

jsalk · « **Reply #4 on:** 20 Sep 2005, 03:27 am »

Yes, the EXT will be finished in the next couple of days. Dennis already finished his marvelous crossover work and informs me when I get the first pair built, I will be very pleased with the results.

The cabinets are built and the crossovers are already wired and installed. I should be able to finish veneering the first pair tomorrow and then it will take a vew days to shoot some lacquer.

So, barring any last-mintue hitches, I will be listening this weekend and then packing them up for RMAF.

I'll post some pics and details when finished.

- Jim

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 Sep 2005, 03:30 am »

Thanks, Jim!

jsalk · « **Reply #6 on:** 20 Sep 2005, 03:50 am »

Rob -

I couldn't help notice you are a Vikings fan. I have followed them for years, even prior to the days of Bud Grant. I actually got Direct TV many years ago so I wouldn't miss a game.

But the first two games this year were tough to watch. I hope they get their act together soon so I don't have to adopt another team!

- Jim

randybessinger · « **Reply #7 on:** 21 Sep 2005, 09:19 pm »

Jim you can adopt the Chiefs:)

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 Sep 2005, 02:39 am »

At least the Vikes finally got a win today!

I was almost afraid that the Fudge Packers would scrounge up a win first.

maxwalrath · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 Sep 2005, 02:50 am »

Rob, you guys should still win the division. Congrats!

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #10 on:** 26 Sep 2005, 02:59 am »

I hope so! Here's to backing into the playoffs one more time!

BTW, can't we get some little teaser on the new EXTs? The suspense is getting to me.

jsalk · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 Sep 2005, 05:01 am »

Rob -

Just pulled into Denver and am finishing setting up the room. I've got a pair of EXT's here with me.

I'm too tired to post info now, but here's a link to a pic to keep you occupied for now.

- Jim

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #12 on:** 30 Sep 2005, 05:25 am »

Wow!

They're beautiful! The price on them is really just $2500 per pair?

LadyDog · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 Sep 2005, 01:52 pm »

Agree, beautiful speakers. Then again, would we expect anything less from Jim! Does anybody know what drivers are being used?

Jim(or those who heard it this weekend),
When you get a chance, as I know you are extremely busy with the show, how would you compare the EXT to the QW and HT3?

Thanks for your time.

Regards,
Jeff

zybar · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 Sep 2005, 01:54 pm »

Quote from: LadyDog

Agree, beautiful speakers. Then again, would we expect anything less from Jim! Does anybody know what drivers are being used?

Jim(or those who heard it this weekend),
When you get a chance, as I know you are extremely busy with the show, how would you compare the EXT to the QW and HT3?

Thanks for your time.

Regards,
Jeff

I will let you know how they compare to the HT3's.

T-minus 4 hrs and counting...

George

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #15 on:** 2 Oct 2005, 05:22 am »

Okay, it's October 1st! Gimme the scoop!

sunshinedawg · « **Reply #16 on:** 2 Oct 2005, 05:51 am »

Quote from: Rob Babcock

Okay, it's October 1st! Gimme the scoop!

I have seen them, but haven't listened to them yet.

I hope to hear them tomorrow.

George

brj · « **Reply #17 on:** 2 Oct 2005, 05:57 am »

Quote from: LadyDog

how would you compare the EXT to the QW and HT3?

Just in case you didn't see it, Jim compares the EXT to the HT3 toward the end of his first post of this thread.

randybessinger · « **Reply #18 on:** 3 Oct 2005, 04:15 am »

I heard them briefly this Am and thought they sounded superb. Very nice bass and smooth smooth smooth.

zybar · « **Reply #19 on:** 3 Oct 2005, 05:25 am »

I heard the EXT this afternoon and they are very dynamic and punchy. They have a warmer and rounder presentation than the HT3's.

My guess is that these are perfect speakers for somebody who doesn't want all the honesty, detail, and performance of the HT3's, but wants to have the family sound.

Great job Jim!

George