AKFEST 09 Pics

earthbound · « **on:** 3 May 2009, 02:05 pm »

Dennis Murphy, an HT2-TL, and Jim Salk

HT4 in Stereo

HT4 midrange innards

zybar · « **Reply #1 on:** 3 May 2009, 02:27 pm »

Thanks for the pics.

Jim needs to get a rack/platform vendor to team up with him next year so he doesn't have gear on the floor.

George

earthbound · « **Reply #2 on:** 3 May 2009, 02:32 pm »

HT4 left side

HT4 Back

Left to right: HT2-TL, ST, H3

Another view of the HT4 midrange

earthbound · « **Reply #3 on:** 3 May 2009, 02:58 pm »

Two more pics and I'm done.

The setup on the side of the room. ST dome and Archos

A rare sight - HT3 with grill!

jermmd · « **Reply #4 on:** 3 May 2009, 03:13 pm »

Thanks for the photos. The HT4 actually looks smaller than I thought. They also seem very far apart in a very big room. I can see why bass frequencies may be an issue there. How do the Archos sound?

zybar · « **Reply #5 on:** 3 May 2009, 03:18 pm »

Quote from: jermmd on 3 May 2009, 03:13 pm

Thanks for the photos. The HT4 actually looks smaller than I thought. They also seem very far apart in a very big room. I can see why bass frequencies may be an issue there. How do the Archos sound?

In terms of height, the HT4's are only slightly taller than the HT3's (I think). They are significantly deeper and heavier though.

George

Nuance · « **Reply #6 on:** 3 May 2009, 05:32 pm »

Thanks for the pics - great job. So much beauty!

haw1144 · « **Reply #7 on:** 3 May 2009, 05:35 pm »

Wow, absolutely gorgeous!

rydenfan · « **Reply #8 on:** 3 May 2009, 05:40 pm »

Very cool! I like the finish of the HT2's very much

funkmonkey · « **Reply #9 on:** 3 May 2009, 05:45 pm »

Thanks for the pics... looks like the HT4s are bi-wired, or possibly bi-amped, but the jumpers are still in place???
anyone else notice this?

Quote from: earthbound on 3 May 2009, 02:32 pm

HT4 Back

I agree with everyone else the HT2 veneer/finish looks fantastic

mr_bill · « **Reply #10 on:** 3 May 2009, 05:55 pm »

The HT4 kind of reminds me of the older B&W 801s

Anyone hear the new Snell Phantom or have a pic?

jermmd · « **Reply #11 on:** 3 May 2009, 06:12 pm »

Quote from: funkmonkey on 3 May 2009, 05:45 pm

Thanks for the pics... looks like the HT4s are bi-wired, or possibly bi-amped, but the jumpers are still in place???
anyone else notice this?

I noticed that as well. I'm not sure what to make of it.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #12 on:** 3 May 2009, 06:25 pm »

Good photo's....

And kudos to Jim Salk....almost all of his models are on display...and that's a lot of work to put it together...moving and setup....nice job Jim !!

oneinthepipe · « **Reply #13 on:** 3 May 2009, 06:31 pm »

Quote from: funkmonkey on 3 May 2009, 05:45 pm

Thanks for the pics... looks like the HT4s are bi-wired, or possibly bi-amped, but the jumpers are still in place???
anyone else notice this?

The wiring configuration is referred to as a "double-blind tri-wired connection".

Actually, I don't have any idea why they are wired that way.

I see Frank's "old rope" speaker wire also made the show.

Jim and Dennis look very happy, although I suspect that both of them and Jim's family and employees are exhausted.

Great photos.

arthurs · « **Reply #14 on:** 3 May 2009, 06:35 pm »

I thought Bill's (Response Audio) cables were going to be in use...

Nuance · « **Reply #15 on:** 3 May 2009, 07:27 pm »

Quote from: mr_bill on 3 May 2009, 05:55 pm

The HT4 kind of reminds me of the older B&W 801s

Anyone hear the new Snell Phantom or have a pic?

One of that Audioholics dudes was at the show and heard both the Salk's and Snell's. Here is his info:

http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55176

His listening impressions are found below the pics (blurry pics, I know...).

Davemcc · « **Reply #16 on:** 3 May 2009, 08:48 pm »

I really need a better camera. No question about that.

jhm731 · « **Reply #17 on:** 4 May 2009, 01:09 am »

Quote from: zybar on 3 May 2009, 02:27 pm

Thanks for the pics.

Jim needs to get a rack/platform vendor to team up with him next year so he doesn't have gear on the floor.

George

He also needs to hook up with a power condition vendor.

Bill Baker · « **Reply #18 on:** 4 May 2009, 01:52 am »

Quote

I thought Bill's (Response Audio) cables were going to be in use...

A bit curious about this one myself. Had I known, there were others who inquired about using the Musica Bella cables but I didn't have time to get others done in time.

Nuance · « **Reply #19 on:** 4 May 2009, 04:15 am »

Who are those two studly looking young whipper snappers in the first picture?

You both look very happy, Dennis and Jim. I am sure the HT4's made a killing. Congrats!