Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
Tell me about it, I have Sierra 2 LCR and Outlaw Audio Ultra x12. I was about to purchase some more for surrounds, but this sat sounds like the perfect companion. I cannot wait! :D
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
I can't wait for photos of the finished product or prototype!
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
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davef
Ultimately, we might have to make the cabinet slightly larger but we won't know until we get into the crossover design phase.
Not a problem for me. :)
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
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davef
100% correct. The "slot" itself is actually going to be ~ 9" in total depth.
Tough to say. As the design stands right now, the CBM's do offer deeper bass extension. However, once we start the crossover design, some overall efficiency can be sacrificed in order to give the sats a bigger sound. Our goal is to try and match the overall tonality and balance of the Sierra-2 as closely as we can...
We have demoed a lot of "satellite" speakers with 4" - 4.5" woofers recently. Sadly, not a single set has even come close to matching published manufacturer specs... Not even close. I found our 200's to demolish these speakers in every category and our published specs of the 200's are accurate, even a bit conservative.
While we are not aiming for a "big sound" from these sat's, that same "big sound" was never a design goal for any of our speakers. It comes from a combination of bass extension and midbass, which is all related to bass tuning and overall voicing. While more complicated due to the small size, our design philosophy will not be compromised in any regard with these sat's. These fully custom made 4.5" woofers from SEAS are extremely capable, a beast of a 4.5" woofer.
Out of curiosity, was one of these speakers the Salk WOW1? They have positive comments from reviewers/users regarding fullness of sound and low end output. Granted, no ribbon tweeter option here. Have never heard them myself.
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
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wineguy
Out of curiosity, was one of these speakers the Salk WOW1? They have positive comments from reviewers/users regarding fullness of sound and low end output. Granted, no ribbon tweeter option here. Have never heard them myself.
The sensitivity for the WOW1 is pretty low, probably due to getting more bass.
For a satellite meant to be used with a subwoofer, I doubt Dave has the same design goals.
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
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Originally Posted by
wineguy
Out of curiosity, was one of these speakers the Salk WOW1? They have positive comments from reviewers/users regarding fullness of sound and low end output. Granted, no ribbon tweeter option here. Have never heard them myself.
No, my reference was not directed towards the WOW1. I would not actually consider the WOW1 a satellite speaker, it is more like a mini-monitor. Either way, the Sierra Sat will compare very favorably...
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
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MusicHead
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
No, seriously, any update on the cabinet design? Thanks Dave!
All drawings are finished and with our cabinet maker. 2-3 weeks for first prototype... Keeping fingers crossed that the Sat will perform as well or better than the modeling predicted.
I am thinking R-Sat for the ribbon version. N-Sat for the NrT dome version. D-Sat for standard dome version. Thoughts?
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
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Originally Posted by
davef
All drawings are finished and with our cabinet maker. 2-3 weeks for first prototype... Keeping fingers crossed that the Sat will perform as well or better than the various models.
I am thinking R-Sat for the ribbon version. N-Sat for the NrT dome version. D-Sat for standard dome version. Thoughts?
I like it Dave. Easy to understand and sounds good saying them.
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
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Originally Posted by
davef
All drawings are finished and with our cabinet maker. 2-3 weeks for first prototype... Keeping fingers crossed that the Sat will perform as well or better than the modeling predicted.
I am thinking R-Sat for the ribbon version. N-Sat for the NrT dome version. D-Sat for standard dome version. Thoughts?
This may be one of few marketing cases where "if you build it, they will come". Call them dog poo and I bet they still sell. However, with other speakers named things like WOW1, somehow R-Sat, N-Sat and D-Sat just sounds too utilitarian to me. They need to be something special like Satinators or FabriSats or something.
Re: New for 2016 - Introducing the Sierra Satellite, or “Sierra Sat” for short!
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Todd WI
This may be one of few marketing cases where "if you build it, they will come". Call them dog poo and I bet they still sell. However, with other speakers named things like WOW1, somehow R-Sat, N-Sat and D-Sat just sounds too utilitarian to me. They need to be something special like Satinators or FabriSats or something.
LOL - FabriSat. ;)
Sierra R-Sat does have a nice ring to it IMO but we are open to anything.