SoundScape 10's for AKFest

jsalk · « **on:** 26 Apr 2010, 07:42 pm »

With AKFest coming up (this coming week-end as I write this), we wanted to showcase our new SoundScapes and specifically the 10" version.

We had found some rather stunning Mexican cocobolo and decided to use that with an automotive clear coat rubbed out to high gloss. High gloss is always tricky to photograph since it reflects EVERYTHING. So these photos are not the best, but they will give you some idea of how the SoundScapes came out.

Here are the very first "production" (more on that in a moment) SoundScape 10's...

And a close-up...

If you notice, there is a damping layer between the top section and the woofer section. We are currently in the process of building a form to mold the top sections out of an advanced polymer. In the process of designing the part to generate the mold, we decided to extend the top section down by one inch around the perimeter and mount the damping material in the resulting pocket.

The upper sections for this particular pair were done with a trans-lamination process and we didn't make that change for these since we had all the CNC templates already designed from earlier prototypes.

So I did a little photoshop work to show how the top section would look in the molded form. Note that the damping layer will not be as prominent with the molded top sections.

This "demo" pair will be on display at AKFest this coming Saturday and Sunday. Happy listening to those who can make it!

- Jim

fsimms · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 08:01 pm »

Simply stunning! I can't wait for you to finish mine.

Bob

catastrofe · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 08:28 pm »

Very nice. I may need to reconsider my thoughts about a painted finish.

jermmd · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 08:30 pm »

I definiteley think they look better with the smaller damper layer. Boy, I'd love to hear them in my system.

bpape · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 08:55 pm »

I'll have to make time to sneak out of my room to come listen for a bit.

Bryan

MaxCast · « **Reply #5 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 08:57 pm »

Looking good, Jim. Can't wait to hear them.

jrg4785 · « **Reply #6 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 09:08 pm »

nice! can't wait for mine

.

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #7 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 09:53 pm »

Quote from: bpape on 26 Apr 2010, 08:55 pm

I'll have to make time to sneak out of my room to come listen for a bit.

Bryan

Hey bud, I'll be spinning some tunes in the room this weekend. Hope to chat with ya! Making up some more playlists this week.

bpape · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 10:00 pm »

I'll see you on Thursday during setup. Looking forward to seeing you, Jim, and the gang.

Bryan

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 Apr 2010, 10:43 pm »

Quote from: bpape on 26 Apr 2010, 10:00 pm

I'll see you on Thursday during setup. Looking forward to seeing you, Jim, and the gang.

Bryan

Website says Exhibitor sign in starts at 2 PM Friday.

Nuance · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 12:16 am »

Those look amazing!

Stupid bachelor party...

catastrofe · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 12:33 am »

Quote from: Nuance on 27 Apr 2010, 12:16 am

Those look amazing!

Stupid bachelor party...

You can see strippers anywhere. . .

charmerci · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 08:19 am »

The wood's wonderful and I agree with jermmd about the thinner damper layer - but (imho as an artist,) I think it would look much better (cleaner, less disjointed) without the wood veneer on the top section.

srb · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 08:35 am »

Quote from: charmerci on 27 Apr 2010, 08:19 am

The wood's wonderful and I agree with jermmd about the thinner damper layer - but (imho as an artist,) I think it would look much better (cleaner, less disjointed) without the wood veneer on the top section.

I thought just the opposite.

The veneer on the face of the top module really ties it all together. An all black (or whatever color) sitting on top of the base module looks disjointed to my trained eye.

It will be interesting to see which way buyers go on this detail.

chadh · « **Reply #14 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 09:23 am »

I'd love a pair of these - the right speaker in a vibrant blue, and the left in bright green. Then we could paint some smiley faces on the woofers, and the speakers would look just like...

Thomas doesn't have a damping layer, though.

I'm looking forward to hearing them this weekend.
Chad

jd3 · « **Reply #15 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 10:05 am »

Beautiful Jim! I can't wait to hear them!

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #16 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 12:33 pm »

Quote from: jd3 on 27 Apr 2010, 10:05 am

Beautiful Jim! I can't wait to hear them!

Where out west are you from? I have a speaker I need to get to GR.

charmerci · « **Reply #17 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 01:19 pm »

Quote from: srb on 27 Apr 2010, 08:35 am

I thought just the opposite.

The veneer on the face of the top module really ties it all together. An all black (or whatever color) sitting on top of the base module looks disjointed to me.

It will be interesting to see which way buyers go on this detail.

I will too.

That's what so good about Jim - to each his own.

But that's just detail - no disagreement on the wonderful sounds emanating from them....

pardales · « **Reply #18 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 01:21 pm »

Quote from: jd3 on 27 Apr 2010, 10:05 am

Beautiful Jim! I can't wait to hear them!

Ditto! Looking forward to hearing them this weekend.

HoosierInOhio · « **Reply #19 on:** 27 Apr 2010, 06:11 pm »

Jim, do you take orders, deposits, etc at the AKFest?