Updates from Selah Audio

Rick Craig · « **Reply #20 on:** 12 Nov 2020, 08:06 pm »

Up next for testing. Voce D'Oro.

TF1216 · « **Reply #21 on:** 12 Nov 2020, 08:42 pm »

Rick! Is that the new mid dome (MD60N) from SB Acoustics?
This one is going to be good. Might it be offered as a DIY kit?

Rick Craig · « **Reply #22 on:** 12 Nov 2020, 09:14 pm »

Quote from: TF1216 on 12 Nov 2020, 08:42 pm

Rick! Is that the new mid dome (MD60N) from SB Acoustics?
This one is going to be good. Might it be offered as a DIY kit?

Yes, that's the mid plus the Satori Textreme woofer. A kit is possible depending on the availability of the tweeter. It was drop-shipped to me by my customer. A black faceplate finish is also an option for the tweeter.

TF1216 · « **Reply #23 on:** 12 Nov 2020, 09:35 pm »

What is the tweeter? Is it not the AMT from SB Acoustics?

Rick Craig · « **Reply #24 on:** 12 Nov 2020, 11:08 pm »

Quote from: TF1216 on 12 Nov 2020, 09:35 pm

What is the tweeter? Is it not the AMT from SB Acoustics?

It's a ribbon tweeter from Gamut Magnetic Laboratories.

mresseguie · « **Reply #25 on:** 13 Nov 2020, 01:44 am »

You've been on a real creative/productive tear this year, Rick! I want at least three of your recent designs, but space, lack of spare change and WAF mean I must bide my time and drool a lot.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #26 on:** 17 Nov 2020, 10:23 pm »

Initial testing is done and crossover parts arrive the end of this week. Voce D' Oro.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #27 on:** 19 Nov 2020, 04:44 pm »

Quote from: mresseguie on 13 Nov 2020, 01:44 am

You've been on a real creative/productive tear this year, Rick! I want at least three of your recent designs, but space, lack of spare change and WAF mean I must bide my time and drool a lot.

More news to tempt you - these 4.5" bad boys just arrived!

mresseguie · « **Reply #28 on:** 19 Nov 2020, 06:11 pm »

Rick,

I saw your FB post, so I know how these 4.5' puppies are likely to be used. However, I'm curious about another possibility. I'm not good at reading and understanding all the relevant specs, so pardon me if this is a silly question. Would it make sense to use the 4.5" Purifi drivers as midrange drivers in a three-way design?

Thanks!

Michael

Rick Craig · « **Reply #29 on:** 20 Nov 2020, 01:30 am »

Quote from: mresseguie on 19 Nov 2020, 06:11 pm

Rick,

I saw your FB post, so I know how these 4.5' puppies are likely to be used. However, I'm curious about another possibility. I'm not good at reading and understanding all the relevant specs, so pardon me if this is a silly question. Would it make sense to use the 4.5" Purifi drivers as midrange drivers in a three-way design?

Thanks!

Michael

Yes, it could be used as a mid but I think a dedicated mid is in the works.

mresseguie · « **Reply #30 on:** 20 Nov 2020, 12:32 pm »

Quote from: Rick Craig on 20 Nov 2020, 01:30 am

Yes, it could be used as a mid but I think a dedicated mid is in the works.

I'm gobsmacked at all the driver/speakers possibilities - both present and future. 2021 should be a very interesting year.

uncola · « **Reply #31 on:** 20 Nov 2020, 12:56 pm »

Not for me! Once I receive my Voce D'oro I'm retired from audio! that's the plan, anyway

I'm definitely not planning on building 10-20 rockwool acoustic panels... no sir

mresseguie · « **Reply #32 on:** 20 Nov 2020, 02:42 pm »

Quote from: uncola on 20 Nov 2020, 12:56 pm

Not for me! Once I receive my Voce D'oro I'm retired from audio! that's the plan, anyway I'm definitely not planning on building 10-20 rockwool acoustic panels... no sir

I'm very curious about how that SBA midrange sounds. Please post a write up once it's broken in, okay?

NoDisco · « **Reply #33 on:** 20 Nov 2020, 02:45 pm »

So I gotta wonder: How come the Ceramica never seems to get any love? From what I can tell, it seems to hit a sweet spot in the lineup.

Anyone own it?

(Sorry if this is a bit off topic, come to think of it.)

HT cOz · « **Reply #34 on:** 20 Nov 2020, 03:03 pm »

What would you like to know about the Ceramica?

Here is a link to my Ceramica build an album, I probably have the world's most unique Ceramica speaker. https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=gallery;area=browse;album=27684

The only regret that I might have with the Ceramica was in the selection of the tweeter. Rick seemed to indicate that he thought the absolute best tweeter would have been BE dome by ScanSpeak, but I'm happy with the speakers as designed. (The audiophile will always wonder what if

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NoDisco · « **Reply #35 on:** 20 Nov 2020, 03:21 pm »

Thanks. I'll have to take a look again. I run tubes primarily and use omegas and Vienna acoustics. I'm looking for something with a big soundstage with less warmth in that price range. I have a lot of time. I did notice another AC manufacturer offering something very similar recently, so the Ceramicas really are interesting to me.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #36 on:** 8 Dec 2020, 06:26 pm »

Bliesma beryllium tweeter, Purifi 4.5", and SB Acoustics passive radiator.

mresseguie · « **Reply #37 on:** 9 Dec 2020, 12:35 am »

Clever placement of the PR. I'd thought the SBA driver was going to be a LF driver, but it's actually a PR. How low will the Purifi driver go in this configuration?

Rick Craig · « **Reply #38 on:** 9 Dec 2020, 03:14 am »

Here's the initial nearfield test for the bass extension.

Rick Craig · « **Reply #39 on:** 17 Feb 2021, 02:05 pm »

Here's a cool system photo sent to me by a customer. I designed new crossovers for his Altec / Great Plains Audio speakers.