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Title: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 5 Mar 2017, 01:47 pm
I'm thrilled to report I am going to be getting a pair of Song3's. After reading the positive reviews here and on AVS, seeing the gorgeous finishes and working with Jim, I am convinced this will be a lifetime purchase.

The WAF factor was extremely high as she was all in on the purchase. The fun part now will be choosing the finish. The console is rustic, the wood has grey, silver and tan tones, some of which are mimicked in the tile and paint. Some sort of black-ish baffle with contrasting sides and front are our initial thoughts.

I look forward to Jim's ideas.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=158738)
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: gregcss on 5 Mar 2017, 02:10 pm
A rustic finish would look neat. I dont think I've seen that on Salks or any other speaker for that matter. If you did decide on a rustic finish consider the top coat options. By that I mean glossy vs flat. With the rustic finish I would lean towards flat.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Grbluen on 5 Mar 2017, 03:44 pm
 Boy, i can't wait for pics of these to show up!  I think Jim will make sure you're satisfied.  I'm a very happy owner!
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: johzel on 5 Mar 2017, 03:51 pm
Totally enjoying my Song3 "BEATs" . . . I can't imagine you'll be disappointed in your decision.  Picking and obsessing over the finish is half the fun  :thumb: 
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 5 Mar 2017, 11:09 pm

Here's a better pic of the finish on the wood. This is going to be a very fun challenge!

Don't know why the image went sideways, apologies.

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=158763)
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Tomy2Tone on 5 Mar 2017, 11:14 pm
Just a thought here, but can the face of the drawer come off? You could possibly send that to Jim so he has something in hand to accurately try to match. I'm sure he'll do it anyway but if he can have the actual finish to go by it might make it easier.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: screener on 5 Mar 2017, 11:59 pm
Another note to is that you might possible want to take a color from what's there and think about what would pair the best. There is some nice earth colors and grays in there. Stay on the same spectrum of colors either lighter or darker.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 6 Mar 2017, 12:41 am
Just a thought here, but can the face of the drawer come off? You could possibly send that to Jim so he has something in hand to accurately try to match. I'm sure he'll do it anyway but if he can have the actual finish to go by it might make it easier.

That is a great idea, thanks! We will definitely do that.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 6 Mar 2017, 01:03 am
Before dismantling your furniture, give Jim some credit to be able to match via a nice camera photo. He's done that many times. Talk to him.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: oem-wheels on 6 Mar 2017, 01:25 am
just curious, where's your current speakers ?
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 6 Mar 2017, 01:37 am
A rustic finish would look neat.

Totally agree.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Tomy2Tone on 6 Mar 2017, 01:42 am
Before dismantling your furniture, give Jim some credit to be able to match via a nice camera photo. He's done that many times. Talk to him.

Ay yo, what if he wants to dismantle his furniture? He seems pretty excited about it and I'm excited for him!  :green:

It was just a thought in case he couldn't produce an accurate picture of the color.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 6 Mar 2017, 03:07 am
Well Jim has done some pretty accurate work just through photos before. Why make it easy on him? :lol:
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 6 Mar 2017, 02:23 pm
just curious, where's your current speakers ?

No current speakers. Prior speakers did not travel in the move.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 7 Mar 2017, 02:39 pm
Jim is working with the pictures and has an idea based on a standard veneer. Excitement level is at 11.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 7 Mar 2017, 03:59 pm
It's a great little speaker. A tough choice between these and some of the nice bookshelf speakers.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 7 Mar 2017, 04:53 pm
It's a great little speaker. A tough choice between these and some of the nice bookshelf speakers.

Funny you say that because my quest started with looking at bookshelves, but one listening session with one brand of speakers quickly changed the direction to towers.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: boniccie on 12 Mar 2017, 03:53 pm
I have the Dark Walnut burst Song 3 and i am sure it will match your firnuture perfectly.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 12 Mar 2017, 04:04 pm
I am curious and excited to see what Jim will come up with. He recommended curly maple for the veneer.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 12 Mar 2017, 04:10 pm
I'm thinking about a pair just to have in the living room in some cool veneer because they are so kuhl. I'll have to call Jim to see what he has cooking for new stuff.
The nice thing is that the finish is great and the speakers sound even better than they look!
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 31 Mar 2017, 12:15 pm
A finish has been selected, it should look amazing!

I can't wait to follow the progress now. I will probably check by the hour.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Ace Deprave on 31 Mar 2017, 01:19 pm
A finish has been selected, it should look amazing!

I can't wait to follow the progress now. I will probably check by the hour.

I certainly did when mine were being built...I checked so often that I'm surprised I didn't crash the server!
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: PJam1995 on 31 Mar 2017, 09:18 pm
I placed my order 2 days ago! Decided to go with the Salk3 with the Accuton midrange in curly maple with silver gray dye. Can't wait!
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Grbluen on 31 Mar 2017, 09:25 pm
I placed my order 2 days ago! Decided to go with the Salk3 with the Accuton midrange in curly maple with silver gray dye. Can't wait!

Oh, that's going to look sharp!  It was an online search for silver gray dyed veneer that started the whole process for me. I wasn't looking for speakers!  Now I'm a proud owner of the song3s and i couldn't be happier!
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: brubacca on 31 Mar 2017, 11:27 pm
Not sure why I am asking, but what is the lead time for a song3 right now?
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Christopher M on 1 Apr 2017, 01:17 am
I ordered the Song 3 with the Accuton mid around the middle of January.  Delivery estimate was April, almost home.  Can't wait, I almost picked the Smokey Silver, but fell in love with a deep orange fireburst on curly maple.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: PJam1995 on 1 Apr 2017, 01:28 am
Oh, that's going to look sharp!  It was an online search for silver gray dyed veneer that started the whole process for me. I wasn't looking for speakers!  Now I'm a proud owner of the song3s and i couldn't be happier!
     Nice to hear!! I've had Songtowers since 2011 and decided a few months ago to start "looking". At first, I was looking at the Veracity line then read all the great Song3 reviews. Really like the silver gray dye look!
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: PJam1995 on 1 Apr 2017, 01:34 am
Not sure why I am asking, but what is the lead time for a song3 right now?
I didn't ask but am estimating 6 weeks. Hope it won't be much longer than that. lol
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: boniccie on 1 Apr 2017, 04:19 am
mine took. around 12 weeks but it isworth the wait
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: boniccie on 1 Apr 2017, 04:24 am
Very happy with my Song 3
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=160188)
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Grbluen on 1 Apr 2017, 05:39 am
Very happy with my Song 3
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=160188)
Those are sweet!
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: saygrr on 1 Apr 2017, 11:40 am
I know with most of the Salk speakers there are options with crossover components, bamboo cabinets, and in several models tweeters. I think there is a tweeter and midrange option with the Salk 3 or possibly Jim is working on a higher quality  Salk 3 model. Can someone clarify this? It really is a very nice looking speaker.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: saygrr on 1 Apr 2017, 12:20 pm
Sorry. The above post is regarding the Song 3 not Salk 3.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 1 Apr 2017, 12:24 pm
Sorry. The above post is regarding the Song 3 not Salk 3.

You mean the HT3?

It might be ready for Axpona according to Jim. It should be wonderful. That's all I can say at my pay grade.

 8) :wink:
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 1 Apr 2017, 02:07 pm
Silver Gray / Pure is the combination we are getting on curly maple.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: saygrr on 1 Apr 2017, 03:19 pm
Nope not the HT3. The Song 3. I'm positive I read some where that a Beryllium tweeter and a different midrange was requested on somebody's Song 3s. Jim would know. I'm wondering how far these speakers can be taken. I know Jim is open to capacitor types. The Song 3s are so clean looking. I like the slender width. How close can these come to so called reference with a few changes?
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: johzel on 1 Apr 2017, 04:05 pm
Nope not the HT3. The Song 3. I'm positive I read some where that a Beryllium tweeter and a different midrange was requested on somebody's Song 3s. Jim would know. I'm wondering how far these speakers can be taken. I know Jim is open to capacitor types. The Song 3s are so clean looking. I like the slender width. How close can these come to so called reference with a few changes?

Hi,  I'm that somebody.  Well, one of the somebodies.  Not sure how many other pairs of this design Jim has made.  My pair was the first. They are Song3's with the beryllium tweeter with a Audio Technology midrange.  They're pretty darn good.  Really good. 
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: johzel on 1 Apr 2017, 04:17 pm
saygrr, here's a picture of them:


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=160212)


Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: saygrr on 1 Apr 2017, 04:20 pm
Thanks johzel. Now I know I'm not completely losing my mind. Do you live in Wi.? I'm in Racine county.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: johzel on 1 Apr 2017, 04:24 pm
Thanks johzel. Now I know I'm not completely losing my mind. Do you live in Wi.? I'm in Racine county.

I do.  Not all that far from you.  You're more than welcome to come for a listen yourself.  Return home with a car full of Spotted Cow and pay for the trip  :thumb:
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: saygrr on 1 Apr 2017, 04:25 pm
What are the odds of 2 members posting on the same thread to each other at the same time? Thanks for the photo johzel. Very nice. How long have you had them and what did they replace?
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: johzel on 1 Apr 2017, 04:33 pm
What are the odds of 2 members posting on the same thread to each other at the same time? Thanks for the photo johzel. Very nice. How long have you had them and what did they replace?

I've had them since late December.  I had a pair of Silk AT's (Silks made with the Audio Technology driver).  Liked those a great deal and wondered what using those drivers in a floorstander might be like.  I asked if we could use them in a Song3 design and Jim suggested I consider using a beryllium tweeter with the AT midrange. These are the result.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 1 Apr 2017, 06:52 pm
I have always put my money into the other parts of the system so I cannot give an A-B answer that x speaker was made y better with upgraded crossover parts. I believe what the experts say and that it is subtle. Don't know a number to put on it. I would hope for 20% improvement myself.

 What would the rest of your system be? I would always recommend a better dac or better cables - only based on me never having invested in crossover components.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: PJam1995 on 1 Apr 2017, 11:48 pm
Very happy with my Song 3
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=160188)
wow! Those look great
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 2 Apr 2017, 12:22 am
i AM ALWAYS A SUCKER FOR WALNUT. Stately.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: boniccie on 2 Apr 2017, 12:49 pm
Thank you, they really do look and sound gorgeous ☺
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: ClarkFan on 6 Apr 2017, 06:41 pm
I do.  Not all that far from you.  You're more than welcome to come for a listen yourself.  Return home with a car full of Spotted Cow and pay for the trip  :thumb:

Seems like loading a car full of spotted cow would be a lot of trouble.....

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=160525)
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: johzel on 6 Apr 2017, 07:12 pm
Seems like loading a car full of spotted cow would be a lot of trouble.....

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=160525)

What a bunch of bull!!  :duh:   :lol:
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 17 Apr 2017, 05:36 pm
Song 3 Accuton's are no longer hidden gems, http://www.salksound.com/model.php?model=Song3-A .  :D
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 17 Apr 2017, 06:41 pm
Yes, they will be in Room 408 at Axpona with Schiit Audio.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 24 Apr 2017, 12:13 pm
Checked the status of my speakers and they are at 23%, Cabinets Glued Up. "All" that's left is the purtying up and the testing. Giggity.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 24 Apr 2017, 02:28 pm
I'm guessing a bunch of Song3 sales will be forthcoming after many folks remarked that 408 was the best sounding room at Axpona. Of course it will not win any official prize but  folks were blown away by how good the system sounded (for the money).
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 24 Apr 2017, 03:17 pm
I'm guessing a bunch of Song3 sales will be forthcoming after many folks remarked that 408 was the best sounding room at Axpona. Of course it will not win any official prize but  folks were blown away by how good the system sounded (for the money).
I've been looking for reviews but have not found anything so far.

It's great to hear that Salk is getting more great word of ear.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: DMurphy on 24 Apr 2017, 05:07 pm
Stereophile has a positive review of the room, which includes the Accutons, but it's focused on Schiit.   Stereophile also loved the Exotica's, although half of the review is complaining about the rude people in the room yakking and taking up two center chairs.   Update:   Jim just wrote to say that the Stereophile reviewer was actually listening to the Song Encores and didn't realize it.  Hopefully he'll edit the review.  I was there on Saturday and was very happy with the way they sounded, even in the perfectly square listening room with the usual bass modes.   
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 24 Apr 2017, 08:01 pm
Thanks, Dennis. After reading those reviews, I was left wanting for Salk content.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 25 Apr 2017, 04:42 pm
HomeTheaterHiFi had some kind words about the Song3-A, http://hometheaterhifi.com/features/show-reports-film-festivals-concerts/axpona-2017-highlights/
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 2 May 2017, 11:52 am
34% done ...... ugh, the wait is excruciating.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: LesterSleepsIn on 2 May 2017, 12:38 pm
HomeTheaterHiFi had some kind words about the Song3-A, http://hometheaterhifi.com/features/show-reports-film-festivals-concerts/axpona-2017-highlights/

Thanks for sending. A nice, albeit brief, review. The fire extinquisher on the floor in front of the rack is perhaps not the best comment on the merits of the amplification.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 10 May 2017, 12:17 pm
46% done, Sealer Coat 1 finished. woo hoo.
Title: Re: Future Song3 Owner
Post by: johzel on 10 May 2017, 12:34 pm
46% done, Sealer Coat 1 finished. woo hoo.
:thumb:
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: mixsterdude on 10 May 2017, 05:01 pm
46% done, Sealer Coat 1 finished. woo hoo.

Awesome!!  What finish did you choose?
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 10 May 2017, 05:16 pm
Awesome!!  What finish did you choose?
Curly maple with silver gray and pure stain. It will be a non-uniform finish.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Gptruncus on 11 May 2017, 03:16 am
How might the Song 3-A compare to supercharged Songtower?
Would these overpower a 100 sqft condo?
Greg
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: mixsterdude on 11 May 2017, 05:02 am
How might the Song 3-A compare to supercharged Songtower?
Would these overpower a 100 sqft condo?
Greg

Jim is the best person to talk to about that.  Call the number on Salk's website.  Be careful though, I just called to order a tshirt.....next thing I know I'm purchasing Song3s.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: bahorn1 on 16 May 2017, 07:47 pm
The Salk circle has been rather quiet lately.  So I'd thought I'd share that I placed my Song3-A order last Friday! :D  I'm going with a white automotive finish.  Not sure if it matters which one.  I'm currently leaning towards Lexus Eminent White Pearl.  Any comments on which white paint?

In the meantime, I'm trying to sell my HT3s.

--Doug
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Grbluen on 16 May 2017, 10:29 pm
The Salk circle has been rather quiet lately.  So I'd thought I'd share that I placed my Song3-A order last Friday! :D  I'm going with a white automotive finish.  Not sure if it matters which one.  I'm currently leaning towards Lexus Eminent White Pearl.  Any comments on which white paint?

In the meantime, I'm trying to sell my HT3s.

--Doug

I bet they'll be gorgeous! This is with the standard black grill?
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 16 May 2017, 10:46 pm
White is nice!


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=108493)


You picked the right version in my opinion. I really liked the Raal and Accuton together in this unit.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: bahorn1 on 16 May 2017, 11:50 pm
I bet they'll be gorgeous! This is with the standard black grill?

Hmmm.  Good question.  I don't normally use my grills.  But in the new place, I may need to.  Perhaps I should ask Jim for white grills?
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: bahorn1 on 16 May 2017, 11:56 pm
White is nice!


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=108493)


You picked the right version in my opinion. I really liked the Raal and Accuton together in this unit.

Glad you responded since I thought you had white Exoticas.  Did you get a particular white paint?

I deliberated on what combination of tweeter (RAAL, Beryllium) and midrange (Accuton, Audio Technology, Eton, bamboo) to get.  I also asked Jim.  In the end, I decided on the Song3-A since I had heard it, the success Jim has had with the RAAL/Accuton combination in some of his other speakers, and it was a standard combination he already offered on his website.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Big Red Machine on 17 May 2017, 01:19 am
Well I searched hard for a "white" metallic color. I learned from my wife how whites can be gray, green, yellow in tint. Ended up with Hyundai metallic white tri-coat after pouring through all the paint books at the local NAPA store. We used natural light and fluorescent to compare and contrast the whites until we found one that worked in both.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 17 May 2017, 12:58 pm
Congrats, Doug!

White should be stunning.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Grbluen on 20 May 2017, 04:22 pm
White is nice!


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=108493)


You picked the right version in my opinion. I really liked the Raal and Accuton together in this unit.

Those are sharp!!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 22 Jun 2017, 11:12 pm
Final Assembly complete!!

All that's left is testing and inspection before they are off for home.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Grbluen on 23 Jun 2017, 10:24 am
Woo hoo!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 24 Jun 2017, 08:40 pm
Testing complete!!!!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: konoyaro on 25 Jun 2017, 07:02 pm
How long did it take for you between "Deposit" -> "Panels Cut"?
I have Song3s on order and am curious as to what to expect for project intervals.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 25 Jun 2017, 10:56 pm
I am not a good case because it took a bit to determine the finish. It added weeks to the process.
 
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 27 Jun 2017, 02:13 pm
Pics from Jim! They're gorgeous, IMHO!!!


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=164574)


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=164575)
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Tomy2Tone on 27 Jun 2017, 02:23 pm
Very nice! Love the contrast with the drivers.

If you think they look good from the photos, they'll look ten times better in person. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Grbluen on 27 Jun 2017, 06:45 pm
Those turned out beautiful!  Jim does amazing work!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: rwm001 on 27 Jun 2017, 07:49 pm
Beautiful finish!!!
What does " pure stain" mean?
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 27 Jun 2017, 10:19 pm
Beautiful finish!!!
What does " pure stain" mean?
I honestly don't know! It may have to do with the light stain that really highlights the maple.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: jsalk on 28 Jun 2017, 02:47 pm
Beautiful finish!!!
What does " pure stain" mean?

It is the name of the color as chosen by the manufacturer.  We tested with two separate gray stains and two other stains to add color (corn and pure).  It turned out that a combination of silver gray and pure came the closest to the look we were after.  We also selectively used some black and orange aniline dyes in the topcoat as well.

- Jim
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 6 Jul 2017, 12:24 am
Tomorrow is the day! Tomorrow is the day!

Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 6 Jul 2017, 10:42 pm
Got 'em.

Too busy listening to Jim's disk to report anything constructive. Wife and I are very, very happy.

Thanks Salk Signature Sound!!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: bahorn1 on 6 Jul 2017, 11:56 pm
Got 'em.

Too busy listening to Jim's disk to report anything constructive. Wife and I are very, very happy.

Thanks Salk Signature Sound!!

Congrats and enjoy!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Grbluen on 7 Jul 2017, 06:11 pm
Congrats! Enjoy! I'm pretty sure that I won't be shopping for speakers anytime soon!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: mcgsxr on 7 Jul 2017, 06:56 pm
Love the form factor of this 3 way.  It just looks right.

And from ALL the pics I see of Jim's work, you will LOVE the finish in person!
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: hearditontheX on 8 Jul 2017, 09:53 pm
Love the form factor of this 3 way.  It just looks right.

And from ALL the pics I see of Jim's work, you will LOVE the finish in person!
This is so true. I absolutely love how they look: without the grills they look purposeful and elegant; with the grills they simply look elegant. I like how they look with the grills mor than I thought they would. Pics will come soon.

The finish Jim and his team came up with fits very well in our eclectic setting.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: eriksven on 21 Jul 2017, 02:17 am
I was just thinking after reading all about the Song3 BEATS, that a similar version with a RAAL instead would be awesome.

Two questions emerge:

1. Would the AT mid "play nice" with the RAAL?

2. Would Mr. Salk risk producing a speaker that could become known as RAATS? 

I bet it would sound amazing.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: johzel on 21 Jul 2017, 09:36 pm
I was just thinking after reading all about the Song3 BEATS, that a similar version with a RAAL instead would be awesome.

Two questions emerge:

1. Would the AT mid "play nice" with the RAAL?

2. Would Mr. Salk risk producing a speaker that could become known as RAATS? 

I bet it would sound amazing.

I had that exact combination in a pair of Silks . . . known now as the Silk AT's . . . and without a doubt, YES, they were amazing together.  That was my first intention when purchasing the BEAT's but I decided to go with the beryllium tweeter instead.  I have often wondered what the RAAL would have sounded like in this design.
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: eriksven on 22 Jul 2017, 12:52 am
I had that exact combination in a pair of Silks . . . known now as the Silk AT's . . . and without a doubt, YES, they were amazing together.  That was my first intention when purchasing the BEAT's but I decided to go with the beryllium tweeter instead.  I have often wondered what the RAAL would have sounded like in this design.

Awesome!  Thanks for the reply.  I wonder who is gonna be the first to order it this way?  (Maybe me!)
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: Paret on 23 Aug 2017, 03:16 pm
We need updates.

Mine are:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=167431)

 :thumb:


Luis D. Paret
Keller, TX
Title: Re: Future Song3-A Owner
Post by: SoundSound on 3 Sep 2017, 06:36 pm
Dear Audiophiles! :)

I am considering the Song3-A’s and have a few questions for prospective buyers and happy owners:

What drivers have you chosen for your speakers? :scratch:

Has anyone auditioned the Song3-A’s at fairly low listening levels (say 65-75 dB) in a mid-field situation such as the listener at 7 to 8 feet from the speakers? :scratch:

What distances from the side and back boundaries did you find optimal? :scratch:

Would you consider PASS Labs XA30.5 amp adequate for driving the Song3-A’s? :scratch:

Please chime in! :)