I have searched the Salk Signature Sound Forum for a topic started for EVERYONE to post their impressions/experience in auditioning Salksound speakers and have not found one such as this...Jim correct me if I am wrong and remove this topic. I have posted my review of the Songtowers in 2 other threads, but not here.
So, I would like to start this topic, since I am a future customer of the Songtower 5.1 system!!!
Please post your positive listening experiences for Salk Signature Sound!!!
Briefly I would like to say that the audition was at Adydula's home and we listen to 2 channel powered by an Onkyo 805 receiver in a designated room...so here it goes.....
I enjoyed my time with Alex and Alice....great people, beautiful home and an enjoyable listening experience!!
Sorry Alex, that I had to rush out after a phone call as the birthday dinner date was very special.....His 30th!!!
And....BRANDON.......You have nothing to be worried about ANYMORE!
The JIM SALK SONGTOWERS were as special as everyone said they were. They met every expectation that I had dreamed of!
And now my LISTENING EXPERIENCE.....
Alex took me upstairs to the designated listening room with a few components/receiver/oppo/squeezebox, a flat screen and of course the ELEGANT BLACK STs, which were just standing there with their intemidating glare saying 'JUST TAKE A LISTEN, I DARE YOU'. As their tall slender majestic appearance seemed a bit intimidating. Another truth...quality is a standout!!
Just wanted to sing..."I just can't take my eyes off of you", "Your just to good to be true". (I never thought of singing this song to any another speaker I auditioned).
Back to the madness, the seriousness and the listening room appearance....
A very simple room, but quite sufficient and kind of cozy one at that...perfect getaway to sonic immersion! Just close the door leave the world behind.....I envied Alex...a lot!!! I could tell he did not enjoy it.....NOT!!!
Alex was such a good host...very patient with me and my ignorance!!! Thanks sir!!
We started with Jim's demo CD. It only took the intro to bring a grin on my face, I might even looked a little glassy-eyed. Was I surprised...NO! I knew it wouldn't take hours of listening to know if this speaker was right for me and my expectations were met 100%!! I know that is a strong statement, but I really couldn't find any faults that bothered me...just a little boominess, but we concluded that was from some of the music and unfortunately the STs produced what was imputed!!!
Alex played through the CD as we talked a discussed the songs and others, I felt a calmness settling in, even though the music was pretty loud, I felt very relaxed and immensely entertained. The stress level of finding Alex's home (due to the GPS fault), was gone as I was settling in now to listen to the music instead of the look of the speakers, even though they seemed invisible. Guess one calls it 'SONIC BLISS'.
Song after song the Sts just produced beautiful notes. They seem to know I was there and was in critique mode, because they were just shining with one song after another, after another, after another. It was exactly as I expected from these beautiful speakers. And I might add that these were the base price STs. I can only imagine what Jim's top of the line speakers are like...I guess just more of the WOW FACTOR!!! I wouldn't dare!!!
The shocker was the STs were driven by an Onkyo 805 (a great amp, though), which was one of the reasons I wanted to visit Alex. His components were very similar to mine. There was no external amp, just the onkyo and I truly was taken back again. I guess I understand the reasoning behind 2 channel, because the more you hear the more you want to listen.
To sum this time up, I found the drivers to be flawless. The dome tweeter was quite sufficient for me, no need to go for the ribbon. The bass, well, let's just say is was as advertised....I couldn't believe the low notes those accomplished....and the MIDRANGE, just as expected...just as I have read .....TOPSHELF!!!
For Jim, Dennis and all the staff at Salksound...
WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!!! CONGRATULATIONS!
The SONGTOWERS will truly be around for a long time as they are worth every penny.
And, again, thanks to Alex for his gracious invitation to his home for a listen and to Nuance who guided me and to others who also shared their opinions which led me to my conclusion.....
THE SONGTOWERS ARE MY CHOICE FOR MY PERFECT SPEAKER!
Thanks,
Rob