The Tower Discussion Thread!

[davef]

Below is what we are calling our black sand finish. This is a non-reflective, textured black paint that is extremely durable. It is the same finish that is used on M&K speakers. I personally think it is a great finish for the towers, especially for those who will be using the towers in a dedicated theater room.

[davef]

Below are what we are calling our high gloss black (80 sheen) and satin black (20 sheen). Both are a smooth black finish, that upon very close inspection, will reveal a slight amount of the unique grain of the natural wood.

Note: high gloss black is not piano black. Our piano black offers a true mirror-like finish.

We tried to capture the difference in reflectivity between the high gloss and satin finish.

[davef]

Below is the pre-order pricing with the different finish options:

Natural finish (identical to Sierra-1) = $1898/pr + shipping (with satin black base)

Black Sand Finish = $1898/pr + shipping (with black sand base)

Espresso = $1998/pr + shipping (with satin black base)

Dark Cherry = $1998/pr + shipping (with satin black base)

Satin Black = $1998/pr + shipping (with satin black base)

High Gloss Black = $1998/pr + shipping (with high gloss base)

True Piano Black = $2598 + shipping (with piano black base)

Due to the high cost of the American made piano black, we are considering using our Sierra-1 cabinet maker for piano black, which will reduce the retail cost of the piano black option by approximately $500. However, I must say that the quality of the American made piano black (hand buffed polyester resin based) is notably superior. In addition, I would estimate that it will be at least 5 - 6 months before we have any of the lower cost piano black towers available for sale.

For those of you on our tower pre-order list, we will be confirming finish options with you over the next few days. I should mention that it is highly doubtful that we will be able to maintain this initial pre-order pricing. Our profit margin at these intro prices is far below industry standards and that is without factoring in our own internal labor for assembly, testing and packaging.

Thanks again for your patience!

[muzz]

Without having to read 12 pages, do the Towers use the NRT tweeter?
I assume they do, I'm just not digging the pages is all.

Thanks

[merrymaid520]

Without having to read 12 pages, do the Towers use the NRT tweeter?
I assume they do, I'm just not digging the pages is all.

Thanks

Yes, they use the same NrT tweeter and slightly modified sierra-1 drivers.

[ebh]

Just need to decide between high gloss or satin black. Would love to see pictures of the speakers in these finishes from a distance as well.

[Mag_Neato]

So the prices will get a hike soon. That's going to make it that much more unobtainable for me. I am going to have to formulate a plan that will get these into my hands some day. A small savings plan of some sort.

In the mean time I will just have to be content with my Sierra NrT's!

[curtis]

Yes, they use the same NrT tweeter and slightly modified sierra-1 drivers.

and that sweet midrange driver!

[curtis]

In the mean time I will just have to be content with my Sierra NrT's!

After finally hearing a pair of NrT's in my room last weekend, that is certainly nothing to feel bad about.

[ripcordaff]

Just need to decide between high gloss or satin black. Would love to see pictures of the speakers in these finishes from a distance as well.

I agree.

Dave, would it be possible to see the three blacks from a distance? The best would be the three black towers standing next to each other, but even just swatches of each color from a bit further back would be great! Thanks!