Salk Sound HT4 Floor-Standing Speakers High-Priced, High-Quality Sound Wrapped in Bamboo

I don't consider myself any kind of expert when it comes to either
interior design or sound delivery devices, so when I took a look at the
latest product introduction from high-end speaker manufacturer Salk
Sound, I wasn't exactly impressed. They struck me as big, bulky, and,
quite frankly, hard on the eyes. Like most people, I typically settle
for the relatively budget-friendly gray or black boxed home theater
audio systems and I don't relish the thought of spending thousands on
componentry. But, if you're one of the few lucky enough to be in the
market for some high-end floor units cloaked in renewable material, Salk
Sound has your number with their new HT4 speakers.

The HT4 speaker cabinets are constructed of something called
trans-laminated bamboo. I'm not sure what that means, but it sounds
expensive. For the more cost-conscious there's a cheaper MDF version in
the works. And they're big. Really big. Weighing in at 155-lbs (70-kg)
and standing a full 42-in (1.1-m) tall they are more like industrial
equipment than home speakers. You might want to get your floors
reinforced before you install them. While specs haven't been released
for the HT4 model, it's a safe bet that they will be similar to those of
its older brother, the HT3 (see below).
So how much could one expect to pay for such a luxury? Try $18,000 for
the 12-in woofer-equipped bamboo version. If you want to save a (very)
little, you can opt for the MDF set that's expected to list for around
$14,000. Maybe a 12-in subwoofer is too much for your pad. Don't worry,
an HT4 with a 10? woofer in bamboo will run you $12,000, and the MDF
version at least $10,000. I have no idea how they sound, but given that
they sell for about as much as a small car, they had better be damn good.