Salamander By the Numbers: 80 Durometer

Archetype neoprene gasketsThe neoprene gaskets we use in our Archetype audio and amplifier stands are 80 durometer hardness. Neoprene, a man-made rubber, is available in soft to firm hardness. We tested several varieties to find the perfect balance of structural strength and vibration damping, because we’re as obsessed with audio as the most ardent audiophiles are. And that obsession drives us to design and build the best AV furniture available…stylish furniture  engineered to enhance the performance of your electronics.

Audiophiles will love Archetype, an innovative, infinitely adjustable modular shelving system that’s available in three attractive hardwoods (Cherry, Maple, Walnut) or Matte Black Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panel.

  • Enhances sonic performance by isolating A/V components from vibration
  • Flexibility of infinite vertical adjustment
  • Open architecture means superior component venting and simple cable management
  • Modular, stackable concept allows easy adjustment and retrofitting as needs change
  • Accessories provide additional storage options and functionality

Salamander Archetype shelving system

Built in the USA, quick-ships from our Connecticut factory with a lifetime warranty. Learn more about Archetype here. Locate a Salamander dealer near you here.

Product Spotlight: Chameleon Denver AV Cabinet

Salamander Chameleon Denver style AV cabinet

This spotlight is on a textured beauty – the rustic contemporary styled Salamander Denver AV cabinet, with deeply embossed, horizontal grains that evoke images of wheat stalks. Denver, one of 11 styles available in our Chameleon Collection, is offered with medium walnut or natural oak doors, complimented by a chocolate brown glass top, matching smooth side panels and espresso low-profile wood feet.

Chameleon Denver Walnut AV cabinet

Denver, like its Chameleon siblings, is all about style. Whether you’re looking for a speaker integrated, corner, wall hanging or pro audio AV cabinet, there are up to  20 configurations to choose from so you have the perfect  furniture solution to fit your exact space, needs and taste.

Engineered to Perform

In addition to great looks, Denver has a lot under the hood, including the C-frame, a unique, high grade aluminum chassis designed to provide a stong, flexible furniture platform. This internal structure permits a wide variety of bolt-on options and accessories. Features also include:

  • Premium hardware
  • Quality hardwoods
  • Infinitely adjustable interior shelves
  • Built-in ventilation louvers keep equipment cool
  • Soft-close door dampers
  • Removable rear panel allows easy access to components

Denver is highly customizable, with these accessory options:

  • Integrated speakers
  • Accent lighting
  • Active cooling
  • Extended rears
  • Footing & wall mounting kits
  • Interior storage
  • Pro audio rack rails
  • shelves
  • TV mounts
  • IR repeater system
  • Power conditioner kits

To learn more about the Salamander Denver AV cabinet, or any of its Chameleon relatives, go here. To find a Salamander dealer near you, visit our Where To Buy page. And if you have any questions or comments about Denver or any of our highly customizable, premium AV furniture solutions, leave a note here, connect with us via Facebook and Twitter, or visit our contact page for fast, friendly assistance from our customer service team.

Salamander Designs is a designer and manufacturer of premium, highlly customizable AV Furniture and Home Theater Seating. For commercial AV furniture solutions, visit SalamanderCommercial.com.

Customer Experience Spotlight: Synergy 703 Audio Tower

We love getting feedback from our customers! It’s one of the keys to our innovation process, since the more we learn what people like and dislike about our products, the more we can develop new audio visual furniture products that meet the needs of AV enthusiasts. And the more we learn about the end-to-end customer experience, the more we can look for ways to improve that experience.

With that backdrop we wanted to pass along this kind note Sal recently received from a customer named Duane, who wanted to share his experience after purchasing and assembling a Synergy 703 Audio Tower. We trust that Duane is sitting comfortably in his man cave right now, enjoying good music, good wine, and a happy retirement!

Salvatore,
When my wife and left our California home after many decades to move to a retirement community in Scottsdale, AZ, I brought with me my old stereo equipment: turntable, cassette player, CD player, tuner, and JBL Studio Monitor speakers. My wife outfitted my ‘man cave’ with good Ethan Allen furniture so I started a search for a cabinet for my equipment, but most of the things I saw were cheap or glass/chrome, etc., and not up to the other furnishings. Someone tipped me off that if I wanted top of the line I should check out Salamander Designs, which I did. I found your local dealer, Dedicated Audio, LLC here in Scottsdale and called them. A most friendly and competent salesman, Matt Wyatt, took my call and order over the phone. To save shipping expense he thought I’d like to assemble the cabinet. Normally I’d decline but the money made the decision for me.

I charged the $1,835 and waited only a couple of weeks before the two boxes arrived, weighing 200+ pounds. I’m ‘retired’ and decided that Matt’s comments of “a couple of hours to assemble” might apply to a more handy, younger man than I … and what the hell, I’m supposed to be retired so I decided to take my time. I did just that! Think two weeks.

Salamander Synergy Audio Rack customer project Feb 2015

I was impressed with the quality of the materials and the excellent and clear assembly instructions. I got to the last step and realized I didn’t have the top four bolts to secure the top piece. I called your factory rather than the dealer and talked to Joe. He couldn’t have been nicer and somehow we established that we both had a Syracuse, NY connection. Central New York folks take care of each other! Anyway, Joe said that he’d send the missing bolts via 2nd Day Air. Would you call that SERVICE? Got them and finished the job, and here’s the proof:

I normally wouldn’t take the time to write such a wordy note, but I was impressed with your “Dear Valued Customer” card that came with the bolts. I spent my working life in sales/marketing so I respect good operations when I experience them. You have an excellent distributor in Dedicated Audio and you sound like a helluva executive of a quality company.

If you ever get out to Great Scottsdale, give me a call and come by and listen to my stereo while I pour you a glass of wine and thank you and your company in person.
Ciao,
~ Duane W.

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Read other Salamander stories that have been shared here, and share your own. Haven’t experienced the Salamander Difference yet?  Visit a local Salamander dealer and start writing your story today …

Some details on the Synergy 703 Audio Tower:

  • Snap-on hinges fully extend doors, remove easily for better in-cabinet access
  • Doors have soft-close dampeners
  • Solid wood door frames with perforated steel panels permit IR signals, add ventilation, mask speakers
  • Infinitely adjustable shelves
  • Anodized aluminum support skeleton
  • Removable rear panels permit easy access to components and wiring
  • Heavy-duty, non-marking, leveling feet
  • Various accessories allow for great design flexiblity
  • Lifetime warranty