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More Audio Myths Busted!

by Jim Salk Audio Essays
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The audio world is rife with theories that are the source of endless discussion and debate. Some are based on sound priciples. Others, not so much. Here are a few oft-repeated statements we can easily subject to a little critical thinking. You’ve probably heard or seen these before: Home theater speakers are no good for [...]

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Audio Myths Busted!

by Jim Salk Audio Essays
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The audio world is rife with theories. They are the source of endless discussion and debate. Some are based on sound priciples. Others, not so much. Here are a few oft-repeated statements we can easily subject to a little critical thinking. You’ve probably heard or seen these before: Monitors create a wider, deeper soundstage and [...]

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Passive Perfection

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Why Passive Radiators? The new Salk SoundScape 10 and 12 speakers use dual passive radiators. These are obviously more expensive than port tubes, more complex to tune and require more cabinet work to implement. So why use them? As the designer of the bass section of these two new speakers, I thought I would explain [...]

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Choosing veneers 101

by Jim Salk General
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Choosing the right model speaker can be a challenge. But even more trying for some people is choosing the right veneer. Sure, looking at pictures of speakers we’ve built over the years can be helpful. But there are even more options out there. So I thought that perhaps a few words about veneers and links [...]

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Welcome

by Jim Salk General

Welcome to our new Audioblog.  In the months ahead, we plan to publish information on new products, tips and tricks for improved performance, essays on a wide variety of audio-related topics and more. Enjoy! – Jim

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