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Bottlehead Kits => Jaeger Speaker => Topic started by: Doc B. on May 29, 2018, 01:14:29 PM

Title: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Doc B. on May 29, 2018, 01:14:29 PM
We're now accepting orders for the third Jäger kit run. The order window will be two weeks long - ends June 12th - so that everyone interested can get the funds together, and we estimate that shipping will begin about four to six weeks after the order period closes. You can order at the link below.

https://bottlehead.com/product/jager-speaker-kit/ (https://bottlehead.com/product/jager-speaker-kit/)
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Doc B. on May 30, 2018, 09:32:38 AM
Woo-hoo, here we go! Thanks for your order, Lester!
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: pduk on May 30, 2018, 11:26:39 PM
Hi Doc

I'm really tempted to order (thank you yearly bonus from work). I'm currently using a pair of Klipsch floorstanders with the Kaiju but I'd love to have an upgrade.

I have a question - is there now a way for you to ship to the UK? I seem to recall this wasn't available when you launched the kit.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: fullheadofnothing on May 31, 2018, 06:13:45 AM
The kit should ship to most international destinations. They are heavy and large, so shipping will be expensive. To determine if it will ship to your location and the cost, add the kit to your cart and it will provide the estimate (or tell you shipping is not available) based on your shipping address.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: pduk on May 31, 2018, 06:30:50 AM
Thanks Joshua... ouch! $556.62. Might be a bit too rich for me. I understand that its heavy and big :)
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: caffeinator on June 06, 2018, 06:48:31 AM
Is there still going to be an option for early adopters to order the updated cabinet packs?
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Doc B. on June 06, 2018, 07:07:06 AM
Sure, just shoot us an email or give us a call. BTW the office is closed today for vacations and birthdays (Eileen's). We'll be back tomorrow.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Hank Murrow on June 11, 2018, 09:41:57 AM
Dear Folks;

Having had ordering problems on the first two releases, it was Josh who today fixed the problem I was having with the cart, and now I am a confirmed member of the Third Run Jaeger Club. Whoee! My room has been treated in anticipation of the Jaeger's arrival, and space will be cleared in the pottery studio for the build. It should play well with my Custom Bottlehead 2A3 amp with its JJ 2A3-40 tubes putting out 3.5 watts.

Cheers to BH, Hank in Eugene
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Doc B. on June 11, 2018, 12:08:26 PM
Thanks Hank!
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Hank Murrow on June 30, 2018, 05:28:39 PM
Any word on whether there is enough orders for a third run?

Curious Hank in Eugene.

PS: Also curious about the tube X-over.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Doc B. on July 01, 2018, 04:40:25 AM
Yes, and we have ordered an extra set of cabinets in case anyone who did not get their order in by the closing date would like a kit.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Uberchaos on August 04, 2018, 04:36:15 PM
Hey Doc,

Any update on the third run and shipping dates?
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Doc B. on August 04, 2018, 04:39:31 PM
Everything is here and Josh has updated the manual for the new front panel fasteners. We are just waiting for some hardware which should be here early next week. I think you guys will like these. The edge banding came out really nice.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Uberchaos on August 05, 2018, 07:40:02 AM
Great!  Thanks Doc, looking forward to getting started.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Hank Murrow on August 09, 2018, 02:37:35 PM
I am thinking about lightening the tone of the birch-ply on my pair.
Does anyone have a suggestion on finishing products that would work?

Also, has anyone found an acceptable cover for the drivers? Foam? Cloth? etc?

Cheers, Hank
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Paul Birkeland on August 10, 2018, 04:49:15 AM
To get a light cabinet color, I would use a light finish.  The water based poly clear coats that we have used over the years seem to be extremely light, but you'll have to do several coats with a decent amount of sanding between them.  I used Tried and True on my prototype Jagers and they didn't darken at all.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: kgoss on August 10, 2018, 11:41:07 AM
Wow what a rack full of gear Paul!  Very impressive.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: aragorn723 on August 25, 2018, 03:57:58 PM
To get a light cabinet color, I would use a light finish.  The water based poly clear coats that we have used over the years seem to be extremely light, but you'll have to do several coats with a decent amount of sanding between them.  I used Tried and True on my prototype Jagers and they didn't darken at all.

That is a lot tube gear.  Is it all connected to your system?

Dave
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Paul Birkeland on August 26, 2018, 06:22:50 AM
Nah, the room would get really warm if all that was turned on all the time.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: bogartrice on January 22, 2019, 04:10:36 AM
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I had a couple of questions:

My first (are the cabinets included in the kit price), I believe has been answered as “YES”, after reading the posts.

My second: is the price for a single speaker, or a pair?

Thank you!
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Paul Birkeland on January 22, 2019, 05:18:10 AM
Yes, they do come with cabinets (the cabinets are too important not to include) and the price is per pair.

-PB
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: bogartrice on January 22, 2019, 06:41:45 AM
Well, by Jiminy, these speakers have now made it to my “most wanted” list. I always thought they were $2700 each.
Title: Re: Jäger production run number three - now taking orders
Post by: Paul Birkeland on January 22, 2019, 09:20:28 AM
Well, by Jiminy, these speakers have now made it to my “most wanted” list. I always thought they were $2700 each.
I mean, if you're feeling generous...