[qwknuf6]

new post on audiogon

nice price.........http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1320336979&/Salk-HT2-TL-raal-tweeter

not mine but a good deal for someone

Mark

[DMurphy]

new post on audiogon

nice price.........http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1320336979&/Salk-HT2-TL-raal-tweeter

not mine but a good deal for someone

Mark

I've met the dude.  I can vouch for his honesty--I'm sure these are a really good deal.  And in bamboo no less.

[Bill Baker]

A sweet deal for sure Nice looking speakers and being the later model with the RAAL tweeter, I know exactly what someone is in for

[srb]

So when someone gets a Salk in "bamboo", I assume that always means all bamboo plywood and no MDF.  Does the bamboo construction negate the need for the optional hardwood corner pieces?
 
In other words, if you don't want a satin black half-baffle, it costs you $300 for a full front veneered (over MDF) baffle with hardwood trim.  If you like the bamboo grain and color, you can have a solid bamboo cabinet for the same $300 upcharge?
 
Steve

[jsalk]

So when someone gets a Salk in "bamboo", I assume that always means all bamboo plywood and no MDF.  Does the bamboo construction negate the need for the optional hardwood corner pieces?
 
In other words, if you don't want a satin black half-baffle, it costs you $300 for a full front veneered (over MDF) baffle with hardwood trim.  If you like the bamboo grain and color, you can have a solid bamboo cabinet for the same $300 upcharge?
 
Steve

Yes, that is correct.  Since rounding over simply exposes more bamboo with bamboo plywood, no "hardwood trim" is required.

- Jim

[pstrisik]

Yes, that is correct.  Since rounding over simply exposes more bamboo with bamboo plywood, no "hardwood trim" is required.

- Jim

Jim....  Reviving an old thread!  How is this bamboo approach compared to MDF/Veneer with regard to weight?  Is bamboo close in density resulting in similar weight or would it produce any significant reduction in weight?

Edit:  Oops!  Now that I see the thread title I apologize for reviving this instead of starting a new thread.  Bound to cause confusion.  Please don't throw your empty jewel cases at me. 

[jsalk]

Jim....  Reviving an old thread!  How is this bamboo approach compared to MDF/Veneer with regard to weight?  Is bamboo close in density resulting in similar weight or would it produce any significant reduction in weight?

Bamboo does weigh less than MDF.  But I wouldn't say the weight reduction is all that significant.

- Jim

[pstrisik]

Bamboo does weigh less than MDF.  But I wouldn't say the weight reduction is all that significant.

- Jim

Thanks Jim.  Was worth a shot.  I guess if the difference was more significant, the bamboo would be less desirable for rigid wall material.

[Nuance]

Wow what a deal, and with the RAAL no less.  These are going to make someone very happy, although the add has expired...

[pstrisik]

Wow what a deal, and with the RAAL no less.  These are going to make someone very happy, although the add has expired...

Yeah, expired six months ago.  So I guess unknown if they sold.  I think the owner could be contacted through the Audiogon ad to see.  He seems to have under estimated retail price for these should be more like $5000 with bamboo and hardwood plinths.

[jsalk]

They were sold long ago.

- Jim

[nemir]

They were sold long ago.

- Jim

I get teh distinct impression that you keep inside your head the full history,  current location and owner's name of every set of speakers that've been accompanied by a Salk Sound birth certificate.   

[jsalk]

I get teh distinct impression that you keep inside your head the full history,  current location and owner's name of every set of speakers that've been accompanied by a Salk Sound birth certificate.   

I used to, but I find my head is no longer big enough.  Either my memory is slipping or it is simply too much to remember.

- Jim