Randall's "super-charged" SongTowers

jsalk · « **on:** 14 Nov 2011, 06:08 pm »

Randall wanted a pair of SongTowers in dyed bamboo. But he wanted to know if it would be possible to use the Seas Excel W15's instead of the ER15's. Would this be a "super-charged" pair of SongTowers or a pair of HT2-TL jrs.? I don't know, but we aim to please.

Here are the results...

And a close-up...

Thanks to Dennis Murphy (crossover) and Paul Kittinger (TL cabinet) for another great job!

Happy listening Randall!

- Jim

ricardojoa · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Nov 2011, 06:47 pm »

Quote from: jsalk on 14 Nov 2011, 06:08 pm

Randall wanted a pair of SongTowers in dyed bamboo. But he wanted to know if it would be possible to use the Seas Excel W15's instead of the ER15's. Would this be a "super-charged" pair of SongTowers or a pair of HT2-TL jrs.? I don't know, but we aim to please.

Here are the results...

And a close-up...

Thanks to Dennis Murphy (crossover) and Paul Kittinger (TL cabinet) for another great job!

Happy listening Randall!

- Jim

Hi Jim, would after all these sup ups be still cheaper then the HT2TL?
How do these sound in compare to the ST?
Thanks

Nuance · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Nov 2011, 06:53 pm »

Very cool, Randall; welcome to the Salk family! You've got a one of a kind pair of speakers there...I bet that feels awesome.

mark funk · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Nov 2011, 10:21 pm »

COOL! I like bamboo.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Nov 2011, 10:49 pm »

Sorry Randall for the drool spot. They were in the shop playing and I couldn't help myself.

eclein · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Nov 2011, 11:48 pm »

How do they sound??
This look and choice of drivers is my favorite so far of all I've seen in the past year or so...Great job Jim!!!!
Enjoy Randall!!!!!

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Nov 2011, 11:53 pm »

Quote from: eclein on 14 Nov 2011, 11:48 pm

How do they sound??
This look and choice of drivers is my favorite so far of all I've seen in the past year or so...Great job Jim!!!!
Enjoy Randall!!!!!

Sweet. With enough interest it could become a model. It is an ST on steroids.

eclein · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 01:27 am »

Somebody give us a price or PM me a ballpark number...I have no idea how to price it out....

Kinger · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 01:38 am »

Wow those are definitely some beautiful speakers. Would love to know how they sound compared to the normal ST's.

funkmonkey · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 03:37 am »

Cool... those are tight. Would love to hear some comments on their sound.
Congrats on the new speaks Randall

Nice work Jim

bryede · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 04:29 am »

Amazing! I mean, who else can you call and get a custom designed speaker?

So, it's looking like there should be a SongTower Level 1, Level 2, etc...

Kinda off topic but since we're talking about custom speakers... Anyone ever put the Accuton dome up against ribbons?

srb · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 08:07 am »

Quote from: eclein on 15 Nov 2011, 01:27 am

Somebody give us a price or PM me a ballpark number...I have no idea how to price it out....

The W15 woofers cost ~ $100 more per woofer than the ER15s. The crossovers might be a higher order with also some extra components for a notch filter at the resonance peak? I'm just throwing out a guess that around $600 more per pair would cover the upgrade cost?

We'll have to see what Jim says, but it sounds like a viable model (Songtower RT +) that would slot perfectly in between the SongTower RT and the HT2-TL.

Steve

fsimms · « **Reply #12 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 01:13 pm »

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The W15 woofers cost ~ $100 more per woofer than the ER15s. The crossovers might be a higher order with also some extra components for a notch filter at the resonance peak? I'm just throwing out a guess that around $600 more per pair would cover the upgrade cost?

Don't forget that this is bamboo which would be extra too!

Bob

eclein · « **Reply #13 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 01:27 pm »

...and dyed so that might be an upcharge....calling Jim calling Jim...whats a ballpark price on this model with these options all the way around. If I was able to right now I would just call Jim and ask if he could make another exact pair. These would be exactly what I'd really like to look at!!!!

Steve...thats a good name for the model I think also...RT+ would get my vote....LOL...at least until we hear the price??

Charles Xavier · « **Reply #14 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 01:33 pm »

It would be nice to have something in between the Songtower and the HT2TL . Price and performance. Would these go lower in the bass region ? I hate subwoofers.

ratso · « **Reply #15 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 02:31 pm »

Quote from: Charles Xavier on 15 Nov 2011, 01:33 pm

It would be nice to have something in between the Songtower and the HT2TL . Price and performance.

that would be the HT1TL.

Charles Xavier · « **Reply #16 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 02:41 pm »

Quote from: ratso on 15 Nov 2011, 02:31 pm

that would be the HT1TL.

True... but me no likey the look

srb · « **Reply #17 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 02:44 pm »

Quote from: fsimms on 15 Nov 2011, 01:13 pm

Don't forget that this is bamboo which would be extra too!

Quote from: eclein on 15 Nov 2011, 01:27 pm

...and dyed so that might be an upcharge....

Yes, I was only speculating about the Seas woofer upgrade and crossover over the base ST RT. Bamboo ($300) or Color Matching or Dyeing ($200) are standard listed options.

Steve

eclein · « **Reply #18 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 03:34 pm »

So what is your estimate Steve? take a guess, I bet you'll be close if not right on...go for it!!!!

srb · « **Reply #19 on:** 15 Nov 2011, 03:43 pm »

Quote from: eclein on 15 Nov 2011, 03:34 pm

So what is your estimate Steve? take a guess, I bet you'll be close if not right on...go for it!!!!

I already estimated + $600. If I'm close, $3299 for the RT in a standard veneer with black MDF half baffle, $3599 for a natural bamboo pair or $3799 for a dyed bamboo pair?

Jim, better get in here quick! This custom iteration has sparked a keen interest!

Steve