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Industry Circles => Salk Signature Sound => Topic started by: jsalk on 19 Aug 2016, 03:17 pm
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Schiit Audio, manufacturer of popular DACs and headphone amps wanted a pair of reference speakers for a new audio showroom at their world headquarters. At first, Jason requested a simple pair in black satin. But later, he asked if we could do a pair in a color that would match their aluminum cases. So we chose a silver metallic automotive finish.
Here are the results...
(http://salksound.com/gallery/Song3/s3-silver.jpg)
Happy listening Jason, Mike and crew!
- Jim
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Those look incredible Jim!
You should do more stuff with that finish.
I am still enjoying my Songtowers from 9 yrs back.
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What an honor, Jim! Thats fabulous. Very slick finish on those too!
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That finish looks fantastic on those speakers :thumb:
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Jim,
Those are simply gorgeous!
Don
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WOW :D
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Schiit those look good. :lol: Nice work Jim, and the finish does match that of a friend's Modi 2. :thumb:
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Schiit those look good. :lol:
I was waiting for someone... :thumb:
Those look great Jim! Bet that color would match the raal ribbon really well.
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I don't know what anyone else might think, but if Schiit is pronounced the way it looks it ought, I would have changed my name a looooong time ago. :lol: The Song3's look fabulous, regardless.
Paul
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I don't know what anyone else might think, but if Schiit is pronounced the way it looks it ought, I would have changed my name a looooong time ago. :lol: The Song3's look fabulous, regardless.
Paul
It sure is:
Schiit FAQ -
Is that really your name?
.....YES, that is our name. And yes, it’s pronounced exactly how you think.
Awesome looking speakers. :thumb:
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Hi Jim,
How do you rate the Song 3 compared with the HT3? I think your going to sell a bundle of Song 3 speakers from now on.
Cheers Rod
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These have a very nice look. Could be a classic....
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These look absolutely fantastic. Not something I could work into my home decor, but the contrasting color with the drivers is great. I'm assuming the slot on the bottom is the front porting option?
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I'm assuming the slot on the bottom is the front porting option?
That is correct.
- Jim
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Thanks Jim! Is there any significant difference in sound between front and rear porting? I like the idea of the front port for folks like me who don't have a ton of space to work with between the speaker and the back wall.
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Thanks Jim! Is there any significant difference in sound between front and rear porting? I like the idea of the front port for folks like me who don't have a ton of space to work with between the speaker and the back wall.
Technically, I'm sure you can measure a difference as different frequencies will be in and out of phase. But neither is probably superior to the other. The main reason that rear ports are considered a best practice is that any port noise will not be directed straight at the listening position. But we size the ports to minimize port noise. So it is really not an issue.
The benefit of front-porting is more flexible placement. So it is preferred if you can't provide adequate "breathing room" behind the speaker.
The bottom line is that this design works extremely well regardless of the port position.
- Jim
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Thanks Jim for the detailed answer as always. I'm VERY curious as to how this design sounds in comparison t the Songtowers.
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Thanks Jim for the detailed answer as always. I'm VERY curious as to how this design sounds in comparison t the Songtowers.
Buy both and let us know. :thumb: :o
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Technically, I'm sure you can measure a difference as different frequencies will be in and out of phase. But neither is probably superior to the other. The main reason that rear ports are considered a best practice is that any port noise will not be directed straight at the listening position. But we size the ports to minimize port noise. So it is really not an issue.
The benefit of front-porting is more flexible placement. So it is preferred if you can't provide adequate "breathing room" behind the speaker.
The bottom line is that this design works extremely well regardless of the port position.
- Jim
Has anyone requested side ports???
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Has anyone requested side ports???
No. I would have to check to see if there is enough room to side-mount them without a 90-degree bend.
- Jim
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No. I would have to check to see if there is enough room to side-mount them without a 90-degree bend.
- Jim
Jim, I have seen pictures of Song3's (I think I have) with both rear ports and front ports. It's my understanding that front ports allow the speakers to be closer to the wall but are there other considerations - differences in sonics?? Thanks.
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Jim, I have seen pictures of Song3's (I think I have) with both rear ports and front ports. It's my understanding that front ports allow the speakers to be closer to the wall but are there other considerations - differences in sonics??
Answered in Reply #16
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Answered in Reply #16
Oh great . . . sorry.