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I like the idea very much! You have great taste.
I too think it's a great idea and would look incredible. But I have to ask; what does the "wife" have to say? Something you'll need to consider, no? Congrats by the way!
It should probably look great...have you thought of that idea compared to just going with a high gloss (Piano) Black?I think a metal like aluminium (silver) would look great with a light wood finish....I'm not a huge fan of the color of aluminium you're referring to.
Given Salk Sound's latest aluminum-veneered, HT-3 based HT system, maybe it isn't entirely necessary to go with a fully milled aluminum front baffle. Maybe it can be veneered with a black-anodized aluminum veneer? Ask Jim. He'll know. Have fun,Jerry
I love the rosewoods and a black anodized aluminum baffle would be a very nice pairing, though I am sure that the cost for a premium veneer and custom milled baffles (unless Jim is now offering them as a standard option for the V3 or HT2-TL) would be significant. I wound up spending way more than I intended on premium finish options (no regrets, they turned out beautiful). Just something to keep an eye on as those options add up quickly. If you go for your original idea there is no doubt they will be amazing.
Hi,It totally depends on how much you wish to pay for a finish. Jim has recently completed an aluminium finished speaker but it took one week to do. He did state in the thread that it would be quicker next time.
A flat piece of that aluminum would be very easy to do on the front surface. But keep in mind Jim has a limited stock, if any, of that left over to use. It is a bear to do on the HT3 because you have to pre-bend it to fit the angle before gluing. Setting it into the front inside the roundover on the outside is straightforward, but the drivers will end up being flush with the aluminum on the front as tight as they can make it and still allow driver placement and removal.You might also consider a painted cabinet. There is also a stainless steel look Formica at about $60 per sheet. Can't bend that but it would work on the front panel recessed in the roundover.I don't recommend any internal upgrades. Spend your money getting them to match your room or tastes.
I vote for Bombay Mahogany. Essentially an anoline dyed mahogany veneer. I think it is a timeless classic and very elegant. I am with you on the not being a fan of light wood. But I also am not a fan of rosewood, although beautiful, it is a bit to wild for my tastes.
BigRed - What would everyone in the AVS VA thread say if they knew about this?