My Salk's came in!

polarbare · « **on:** 6 Apr 2010, 11:06 pm »

Well, after much anticipation, my Salks have come in.

Obligatory FedEx pic...

Big boxes...

After much unpacking...

The side shot really highlights the curl in the cherry. The speakers are actually a bit more red than seen in the photos - the color is just what I was hoping for and the finish is beautiful. Now to muscle these around and start listening

Oh and for those who are purchasing in the future, this is how I handled installing the plinths (no help for this bachelor). I started doing them with the speakers on their backs - it was easier to see when you had it lined up.

nicksgem10s · « **Reply #1 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 11:19 pm »

They will prove to be worth the wait.

Very beautiful speakers you decided on. Congrats and very nice work Jim and Salk family.

RadioWonder · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 11:21 pm »

Wow!!! Absolutely gorgeous speakers.

Yes,you have to be creative as a bachelor...

jd3s wife · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 11:22 pm »

Very, very nice! Enjoy!!

eclein · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Apr 2010, 11:43 pm »

How do they sound???

So its a 7.1 setup??

polarbare · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 12:21 am »

Quote from: eclein on 6 Apr 2010, 11:43 pm

How do they sound???
So its a 7.1 setup??

Right now it's a 5.1 setup, but I decided to get 7 speakers for when I move to a bigger place and can do 7.1. Figured I might as well have them all done at the same time so the veneers and colors match. For now, either the songtowers or surrounds will go into the bedroom.

As far as the sound - so far so good. Just trying to work out positioning (which I suck at

)Right now it's trial and error as I don't have any of the music "recommended" for setup. It's a bit tough in an apartment. Needless to say, right now the speakers dominate the living room

mca · « **Reply #6 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 01:02 am »

What are you driving the setup with?

polarbare · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 01:37 am »

For 2 channel, Parasound 2100 fed by a Rotel CD player into a D-Sonics Magnum 1000S. For the home theater, I'm using my old Yamaha RX-V 2700, with preouts going to another D-Sonics.

mathgeek97 · « **Reply #8 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 02:13 am »

Another proud parent. Congrats!!!

oneinthepipe · « **Reply #9 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 03:38 am »

Beautiful speakers!

CC · « **Reply #10 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 03:53 am »

Way to go Polarbare!, your speakers are beautiful and you have a great setup there. congrats

Cacophonix · « **Reply #11 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 04:12 am »

Great speakers .. but pardon me for asking (maybe i'm just jealous) - songtowers for surround is a bit of an overkill, no?

eclein · « **Reply #12 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 11:06 am »

polarbare

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Right now it's trial and error as I don't have any of the music "recommended" for setup.

polarbare, just curious as to what type of music is recommended? Is there a particular CD they recommend?

wje · « **Reply #13 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 11:24 am »

That was a nice haul ... err, I mean purchase.

K Shep · « **Reply #14 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 01:32 pm »

Congratulations on your small forest.

When you have time read this: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=78833.0 it's a speaker placement thread.

vintagebob · « **Reply #15 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 02:27 pm »

Wow! That is a whole lot of Salk.

nunhgrader · « **Reply #16 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 02:45 pm »

Wow - they sure are beautiful!

vintagebob · « **Reply #17 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 03:19 pm »

Quote from: K Shep on 7 Apr 2010, 01:32 pm

Congratulations on your small forest.

When you have time read this: http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=78833.0 it's a speaker placement thread.

Speaker placement? He needs a book on structural support principles, or at the very least, an understanding of how to handle a critical mass of Salk particles. ; )

ArthurDent · « **Reply #18 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 03:34 pm »

Nice collection polarbare. Welcome to the Salk family of friends.

OgOgilby · « **Reply #19 on:** 7 Apr 2010, 03:50 pm »

Congrats polarbare, that is an impressive speaker collection. Nice job on the obligatory FedEx pic

Looking forward to hearing your listening impressions. Welcome to the family!