Did the boys at HamCon quote a price for the speaker?
73,
Brian, W6FVI
On 9/14/2015 11:51 AM, Cliff Frescura wrote:
I don't know where it is made, but I was able to see one in the flesh at
HamCon this past weekend and it has a solid feel and weight to it (in
addition to sounding great too). Seems like a no brainer addition to me.
One wish would be to have the headphone jack on the speaker and use the
input switch (as an output switch) to switch between headphone and speaker,
so that the headphones can stay plugged in (I modified my SP-940 to work
this way)
73,
Cliff K3LL/6
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details
I guess I shouldn't have assumed anything but I did..
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details
Jerry's (AE4PB) post and others suggest new speaker is actually made in the
USA. Is that true??
Mike AC5P
On Monday, September 14, 2015 10:34 AM, "ae...@carolinaheli.com"
<ae...@carolinaheli.com> wrote:
I believe when you consider the engineering reputation of Elecraft and
economies of scale for the manufacture of the SP3 several expectations
arise:
1. This is likely a very well-engineered component that's not easily
replaced by a similar sized speaker.
2. Performance of the speaker exceeds similarly priced speakers (and
definitely less expensive ones to a degree).
3. There is NOT likely a premium baked in to the price for the Elecraft name
due to the economies of scale (low quantity manufacture generally means
higher costs, thus higher price). Translation - the price isn't just for the
name.
At the end of the day consider the labor costs plus parts are likely fairly
high if they are US manufactured.
The US consumer is the sole reason most US manufacturing has gone overseas
(especially China). Buy cheap, get cheap.
So it comes down to a question of quality vs "good enough" vs "price"
I can only speak for myself in saying that it means something to have a
matching set rather than a hodgepodge.
I do compromise and use what I have to be able to get the job done UNTIL
I've saved enough for the next piece.
Personally the SP3 is last on my list because most if not all of my
operating will be with headphones.
The point here is that it's on my list :)
Jerry Moore
AE4PB, K3S SN# Arrives Wed.
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McGraw - K4TAX
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 3:28 PM
To: Wayne Burdick; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details
New products are always welcome. I look forward to "hearing them" at maybe
one of the next ham fests. I like the fact the SP3 uses an oval speaker.
I've never figured out exactly why, but I find ovals typically do sound
better than rounds, but maybe it seems to be only in my findings.
As a comment, I prefer non-amplified speakers as this avoids the potential
RFI issues when used with the radio. The model that I mentioned and use has
a slight tilt to the bottom which aligns the front with the K3S with its
front elevated by the stand.
I also find the audio system in the K3S to be really nice, specially the
2 channel effect using the AFX feature along with a stereo speaker
configuration. This give a nice wide spatial effect to which I find very
pleasing. Thanks Wayne and company for doing a fine job with the K3S and
its new features.
73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10,163
On 9/13/2015 2:09 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
Hi all,
The K3 or K3S will work with a wide range of speakers, including the
ones
Bob (K4TAX) mentioned.
Here are some possible reasons for using an SP3:
- matches the K-Line perfectly, including a rugged fold-up tilt stand
- full stereo A/B source selection, supporting dual-rig and
dual-speaker configurations (or both)
- plenty of room inside the cabinet for built-ins that might improve
station integration
Of course these factors don't apply to everyone. But the good news is
that we will no longer have to say "maybe next year" every time
someone asks us to add a matching speaker to the product line :)
73,
Wayne
N6KR
Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> wrote:
I use a pair of "off the shelf" brand speakers which have 2" x 4"
ovals
in a nice efficient solid enclosure that is 5" deep....
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