Actually, the front area around the drivers is anodized aluminum, but that is the obsolete model. They now come standard with an upgraded RAAL tweeter. Full veneer is standard. Yes at $3.2k they are a little bit more but you save the price of the stand and you get a Pulsar level speaker. Regretfully the monitor HT1 version is bigger than the RM7XL which is why I didnt suggest it. Bob |
I think the full baffle is a separate wood baffle that would be full length. Since he is upgrading his line with the RAAL tweeters, he cant use the existing aluminum baffle as it has a round opening. He puts veneer up the whole front with the RAAL. I think he is just running behind and hasnt had time to update his website with all the new changes. He has delivered some of the new speakers and posted pictures of them on another website. I dont have the HT1-TLs. I did have his HT1 monitors for about 7 years. I upgraded to his top speaker last year. I went to the factory last year to see his top model and saw a pair of HT1-TLs with the aluminum baffle. I thought they were very cute. I heard his HT2-TLs at the 2008 RMAF. The Joseph Audios were one of a handful of speakers at the RMAF that I thought could compare to my HT1s. Bob |
OOPS! Is my face red! I found a post where Jim posted a picture of his updated HT1-TLs. It shows an black wood baffle in place of the aluminum baffle. I may be wrong about the pricing. You need to contact Jim if you are interested to find out the real story. HT1-TL Bob PS My current speakers have the new RAAL and it is a very worthwhile upgrade. |
You are right about the watts. My HT1s liked a good amount of power. I did try them with a 30 watt tube amp and it fine, but I really would want a bit more. The HT1-TLs are transmission line and preform better near a wall than ported speakers do, but with the front port that might be different. As, I said before, I think Joseph Audio speakers are terrific! Bob |
