From: Initial SPL 12 impressions

[mrogowski 6]

Finally...

Ok, to set things straight here, this unit was sent to Stratus from someone who promised to perform a full review but never followed through. After several months, I finally asked the man to forward the unit on to him so Stratus could follow through with a proper testing.

The pictures Stratus posted warrants clarification so those who read this can fill in the blanks:

1.) The SPL-12 is wrapped in a thick plastic bag with four layers of cardboard that sits over the surround. It is then topped off with a flat cardboard piece to protect the cone.

2.) The SPl-12 comes with an aluminum trim ring for owners to switch out with the rubber gasket. It is normally placed on top of the protective cardboard cover.

3.) There is a thick styrofoam coating in the box to protect the driver from excessive handling. I am not sure if it was in the box Stratus received, but despite whether there is damage to the wood crate or not, the driver is protected from damage.

All that aside, Stratus, please continue with the review - whether good or bad. Here's hoping there was no abuse done to the unit before you received it.

I will shut up now.

Best,

Mark