[audio1246]

Would it be possible to customize SC-STs or HT2-TLs so that the RAAL tweeter is positioned in the center instead of the way they are by default?  Would it impact the way they sound?

Also, has anyone customized the front baffle to not have a beveled edge? Kinda like matching the back?

[Austin08]

Jim is a custom builder. He will build anything you want. 

[audio1246]

Jim is a custom builder. He will build anything you want. 

That's awesome. However would re-positioning the tweeter impact sound quality?

[Austin08]

I think there will be an impact but very small unless you are compare the different between ss10/12 to the rest of Salk line.

[guf]

There is a reason for the off set tweeters. I know i've read that somewhere here in the circle. I'm pretty sure it will impact the sound negatively.

[chargedmr2]

I believe the baffles are also designed for function.  Probably best to leave the function to Jim and make changes to the form only, so to speak.  As others said, he is a custom builder.  Ask and he will deliver.

[DMurphy]

There  are reasons to offset the tweeter laterally, although it's really not a big deal.  Moving the tweeter to the center would require a slight mod to the crossover, and it's difficult to believe that anyone would have a strong aesthetic preference one way or the other.  As for roundover on the baffle--that's just best practice.  It minimizes diffraction effects caused when a wave (sound, water, or light) hits a sharp edge.   You can ask Jim to square off the edges, but I will hurt him if he consents.  OK--he'll hurt me.  But don't do it. 

[OgOgilby]

Would it be possible to customize SC-STs or HT2-TLs so that the RAAL tweeter is positioned in the center instead of the way they are by default?  Would it impact the way they sound?

Also, has anyone customized the front baffle to not have a beveled edge? Kinda like matching the back?

Here you go: http://www.salksound.com/wp/?p=160#more-160

[audio1246]

There  are reasons to offset the tweeter laterally, although it's really not a big deal.  Moving the tweeter to the center would require a slight mod to the crossover, and it's difficult to believe that anyone would have a strong aesthetic preference one way or the other.  As for roundover on the baffle--that's just best practice.  It minimizes diffraction effects caused when a wave (sound, water, or light) hits a sharp edge.   You can ask Jim to square off the edges, but I will hurt him if he consents.  OK--he'll hurt me.  But don't do it.

Alright wont ask for the tweeter re-positioning. Also wont think about squaring off the edges . It's just that I like things with clean lines and sharp edges.

[audio1246]

Here you go: http://www.salksound.com/wp/?p=160#more-160

Thank you. That was helpful.

[OgOgilby]

You're welcome. Once your hear the speakers you won't have a problem with the lines. Besides, Jim's speakers always look better in person than they do on the web.