Jim Salk, the man behind Salk Sound, sat down for an interview with me over the weekend on my site, AV Enthusiast. You rarely see interviews with people who design audiophile equipment, which has always struck me as odd given the passion we AV Enthusiasts hold for our obsession. Jim talks about how he got involved in this venture, Salk Sound’s direct sales strategy, and gives us some insight into what guides his hand in loudspeaker design:

AVE: As far as loudspeaker design goes, did someone take you under their wing and mentor you early on, or did you jump in head first and learn as you went?

JS: I don’t think you can be successful in any endeavor these days without mentors. I have many I rely on every day - woodworkers, finishers, metal workers, etc. For example, I knew absolutely nothing about working with wood when I began. So I found a mentor who helped me get started. What I find gratifying is that every once and a while this person now calls and asks for advice on some of his wood-working projects. That tells me we’ve come a long way in a very short time.
Surrounding yourself with good mentors is a critical key to success. And I was fortunate to find many people willing to help at every stage of my development (which continues today).

If you have any interest in audiophile gear it is a very good interview to read, and I’m very proud of it. Thanks to Jim for giving me his time for the interview.

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