[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

Bob McGraw - K4TAX rmcgraw at blomand.net
Sun Sep 13 15:28:27 EDT 2015


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:
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> - 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 <rmcgraw at 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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