Donald's Supercharged SongTowers in pepperwood burl

jsalk · « **on:** 3 Apr 2012, 04:47 pm »

Donald wanted Supercharged SongTowers and searched to find just the right veneer for them. He chose pepperwood burl, a wood we had never used before.

Unfortunately, my photography skills are such that you probably won't be able to tell just how gorgeous these speakers look in person. I think they are among the most beautiful speakers we have ever produced...just spectacular (of course, I'm biased).

Here is a photo...

And a close-up...

Happy listening Donald!

- Jim

zybar · « **Reply #1 on:** 3 Apr 2012, 05:06 pm »

Jim,

I am not biased and I think this is one of the nicest looking speakers you have produced.

While I fully appreciate the level of effort and execution on Pete's new speakers, I think these are better (or at least more in line with my tastes).

George

ArthurDent · « **Reply #2 on:** 3 Apr 2012, 05:07 pm »

Lucky Donald, on several levels. Exquisite veneer, & super sound, welcome to the Salk family. Beautiful work Jim.

Austin08 · « **Reply #3 on:** 3 Apr 2012, 05:13 pm »

Nice Verneer. Never though pepperwood Burl finish came out that good. Congratulation Donald.

martyo · « **Reply #4 on:** 3 Apr 2012, 05:18 pm »

WOW!!! Very nice Donald.

Yes Jim, definitely one of your best.

rajacat · « **Reply #5 on:** 3 Apr 2012, 05:32 pm »

Those are among my favorites too!

I definitely prefer a one piece baffle and when you don't accentuate the corners. Sorta like a solid wood monolith.

gkinberg · « **Reply #6 on:** 3 Apr 2012, 05:33 pm »

I don't usually comment on the speaker fineshes even though I think that they are all quite nice but these in particular just look so classy and luxurious for lack of a better word. Indeed, very nice funiture grade pieces!

Garth

Nuance · « **Reply #7 on:** 3 Apr 2012, 05:51 pm »

Quote from: rajacat on 3 Apr 2012, 05:32 pm

Those are among my favorites too! I definitely prefer a one piece baffle and when you don't accentuate the corners. Sorta like a solid wood monolith.

Agreed. This just became my new favorite veneer. Wow - they are outstanding! Congratulations, Donald, and welcome to the Salk family. And thanks for giving me veneer ideas for when I'm able to upgrade to another speaker in Jim's lineup; pepperwood is fantastic!

P.S. Those pepperwood plinths are just awesome!

drgn95 · « **Reply #8 on:** 3 Apr 2012, 06:42 pm »

Thanks everyone. I can hardly wait to get home on my computer to view. I will definitely have to give Jim a personal thank you. That said I've been in the Salk family for a while now as I own L/C/R Songtowers in Crotch Mahogany. I also ordered Songsurronds 1's for my rears in Mahogany. It won't be long now

funkmonkey · « **Reply #9 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 12:35 am »

Exceptional veneer choice!

Beautiful speakers.
And a very nice job to the guys in the shop at Salk Sound!

Carl V · « **Reply #10 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 01:00 am »

agree with the above posts...nice
Crotch Mahogany is pretty nice too!

Many years ago Jim did a pair of HT1 in Camphor Veneer
with a hand rubbed surface, he had them at RMAF
....I lusted after those all weekend. Timing was not good for
a purchase.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #11 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 01:11 am »

I told you guys these were cool!

Some more shots I took:

chargedmr2 · « **Reply #12 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 01:12 am »

Wow...I'd like to see those in person! Salk owners know that pictures just don't do these speakers justice.

Saturn94 · « **Reply #13 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 01:14 am »

I'm generally not a fan of "fancy" veneers, but those are stunning!

chargedmr2 · « **Reply #14 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 01:20 am »

Oops...looks like my comments were posted about the same time as BRMs photos. Just to be clear, my comment wasn't directed at his gracious provision of additional pictures

drgn95 · « **Reply #15 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 02:30 am »

Pete thanks for the added pics of my speakers. I can hardly wait to set them up and spin some disc's, ( cd's ). I've been saving a few new ones just for the occasion and a good bottle of wine.

targa02 · « **Reply #16 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 04:36 am »

Quote from: martyo on 3 Apr 2012, 05:18 pm

WOW!!! Very nice Donald.

Yes Jim, definitely one of your best.

+1!

PMAT · « **Reply #17 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 04:52 am »

I love that the beauty of wood stirs the heart for Jim even after all these years. I am the same way. My wife catches me often putting a finish on beautiful pieces of wood that I haven't built anything with yet. I can't help it.

jsalk · « **Reply #18 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 03:50 pm »

This is a test to determine if linking the photos directly from our site works better than uploading the images to audiocircle...

I think it does.

- Jim

fsimms · « **Reply #19 on:** 4 Apr 2012, 04:13 pm »

They kick ass!

Bob