Didn't ask. But the web site lists the SP3 at $179 -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Brian & Cyndi Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 1:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details
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 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > [email protected] > Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 10:39 AM > To: [email protected]; [email protected]; 'Bob McGraw - K4TAX'; > 'Wayne Burdick'; 'Elecraft Reflector' > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details > > I guess I shouldn't have assumed anything but I did.. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > [email protected] > Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 12:03 PM > To: [email protected]; 'Bob McGraw - K4TAX'; 'Wayne Burdick'; > 'Elecraft Reflector' > 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, "[email protected]" > <[email protected]> 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. > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of > Bob 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 <[email protected]> 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.... >> >> >> >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > [email protected] > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > [email protected] > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > [email protected] > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > [email protected] > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > [email protected] > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
