[JerryM]

The Minstrel OB

Thanks, Jim.

Jerry

[sanlanman]

Bump to the top.  Any word on a name for these guys yet?

what he said... 

doug s.

Yea, dittos, time to name 'em.

[Kris]

After a wedding, is appropriate to have a baptism. How do you baptize speakers? 

[Russell Dawkins]

dunk them in ferrofluid.

[Kris]

I would dip-spray them in high gloss lacquer or polyurethane.

[finsup]

The tongue-in-check suggestions notwithstanding, there are some very good names in here.  Still, this effort shows just how difficult it might be to come up with an appropriate name.  I can't remember how many times I have read someone post they just might buy that amp or pre-amp if it wasn't named something like Peach or Blueberry.

[lonewolfny42]

 I can't remember how many times I have read someone post they just might buy that amp or pre-amp if it wasn't named something like Peach or Blueberry.

But they are "juicy" preamps.....

[doug s.]

The tongue-in-check suggestions notwithstanding, there are some very good names in here.  Still, this effort shows just how difficult it might be to come up with an appropriate name.  I can't remember how many times I have read someone post they just might buy that amp or pre-amp if it wasn't named something like Peach or Blueberry.

i thought how ridiculous is this?  not buying a nice piece of gear because of its name?  then i remembered the ford...  probe...   

doug s.

[CC Dallas]

Ok, I couldn't resist ... PsalmTower.  aa?      (Yes, I registered just for that.)

That out of the way, the spiritual theme hit me immediately and since "stained glass window" doesn't just roll of the tongue I'll offer up ... Requiem. 

[JerryM]

Wow, no name yet...  Maybe 'Incognito'? 

I really want a pair of these... Ribbon tweeter upgrade in Macassar Ebony... Can't wait.

In any case, not to repeat myself or anything, but I like the name 'Minstrel'. A Minstrel was a Renaissance era traveling entertainer, who would sing and play music for those who were generally rather privileged.

I'm thinking that by the time these speakers make it from the final photo to a happy listener, they are a traveler. They will play music of their own accompaniment. How cool is that? The generally somewhat privileged part comes with telling folks "Nice, huh?" 

Lastly, by totally random chance, an old friend came over today and we listened to some music. He asked if I had any Jethro Tull. Of course! We started going through the library and lo' and behold, check the cover art:



Minstrel in the Gallery. Different context, exceptionally cool in any case!

Whatever they become named, I look forward to having a pair.

Have fun,

Jerry

[Kris]

That's my last chance. If its ribbon how about RIBOB? RIBbon-Open Baffle. 

[Nuance]

So, ah...what's the new name?   

[Kris]

How about the Salk CNA (Common, Name it Already!). 

[BradJudy]

I haven't read all of this thread, but has anyone suggested "Gothic"?  The pointed archway is a classic feature of gothic architecture, so it's a pretty appropriate name.  The technical name for that type of arch appears to be Ogive and it looks like Ogive is pronounced "oh-jive" which is a fun name for a speaker. 

[ttan98]

Hi Jim,

Any progress on the release of this speakers?
If not how is the testing of the new mid range, AE driver coming along?

Any progress report is welcome.

[jsalk]

ttan98 -

Hi Jim,

Any progress on the release of this speakers?
If not how is the testing of the new mid range, AE driver coming along?

Any progress report is welcome.

Well, we received one sample driver for testing.  While it could have worked, we discussed it with AE and decided to make a small change to the driver to provide better T/S parameters for an open baffle design.  I talked to them yesteday and they thought they could build the next pair of samples next week.  As soon as we get them, we will do some testing and most likely be able to build test crossovers to confirm their performance and we will be set to go.  Hopefully all this will be done by the end of the month.

- Jim

[nonoise]

I went right to the end so forgive me if its been mentioned already.
Cardinals.
They wear funny hats too.


nonoise

[fishinbob]

May I suggest "Forte".  The religeous theme needs to be avoided IMHO

[lonewolfny42]

I had forgotten about this thread....but I see it does now have a name...

Archos......