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Industry Circles => Salk Signature Sound => Topic started by: boniccie on 22 Oct 2016, 01:49 pm
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I sold my magnepan and ordered Salk Song 3 in Walnut Burst yesterday. I never heard any salk speakers before so I hope I made the right choice.
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I have a pair of Silk AT's that I ordered never have heard any Salk speakers either. I took a leap of faith, but with all the positive reviews I think we are very safe with our decisions. I have my eye one the Song 3 as well for an upgrade to another system. See how things go for next year. Good luck with the wait, I think I am just a little over half way there on my build.
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Woodsman, I pretty much did the same thing. Looks like a lot people made the switch without testing or ever listening to Salk. Now let's hope we made the right decision. :thumb:
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Congrats! They're great speakers; definitely a different sound/feel than maggies. I don't own them yet, but maybe next year...
I wish I could demo a few more brands, but at the moment they're at top of my list for their great price/performance ratio, looks, and an overall neutral & balanced presentation.
Make sure to post pics & impressions, once you can tear your self away from listening...
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Will do for sure. I am hoping the finish will look as great as the one showing on Salk site but for a different model.
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In 2010 I ordered Salk Songtowers,SongCenter, and SongSub and never looked back.
Having not heard them, it was a leap of faith. With the best word of mouth, customer
reviews, and Jim's great team, it's the best bang for the buck period.
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Congrats!
I owned hybrid InnerSound MK III electrostats before my SS8's. The hybrid being folded transmission line bass modules fed by active crossover bass amp which provided excellent bass. IMO stats are similar to maggies with hard to beat transparency. IMO you get more weight in the midrange with conventional speakers, unless you get into huge panels on the stats.
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Agree, the transparency of electrostatic panel is absolutely amazing. I heard the trade off is very minimal.
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I have a pair of Silk AT's that I ordered never have heard any Salk speakers either. I took a leap of faith, but with all the positive reviews I think we are very safe with our decisions. I have my eye one the Song 3 as well for an upgrade to another system. See how things go for next year. Good luck with the wait, I think I am just a little over half way there on my build.
Woodman:
How do you rate the bass of the Silk ATs? On paper its about a 3HZ difference (deeper with the regular Silks) with a give back of about 3db in sensitivity (to the ATs). But a lot of speakers out there are at about 47-50HZ which I read have good to very good bass performance for "real world" acoustic music listening, which for me means classical and acoustic jazz. I have no idea what 3 HZ really translates to in actual listening. I get that the regular Silks are "the best" at bass; but is there really that much of a difference with the ATs? I am not suggesting you know, but I am just asking whether you find the bass satisfying without a sub.
Thanks,
Joe
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Following on my post just above, I guess the difference between the regular Silks and the ATs is 4 HZ, but the point I am trying to make is the same.
Joe
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Congrats boniccie! I did the same as you, ordered them based on Jim's loyal following and many positive reviews of all his speakers. I hope you love yours as much as I love mine!
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Congrats to all who are about to join the Salk family for the first time. I took that leap of faith based upon reviews and reputation (and advice from others) when I purchased my first pair . . . Silk AT's. Salk Sound has a loyal following - for good reason. Currently, I also have a pair of Song3's being built - sort of. Using the AT driver for the midrange and a beryllium tweeter. Really looking forward to their delivery - 29% finished :)
Joe Frances . . . regarding the Silk AT's with or without a subwoofer. I used them both ways and in my opinion, the Silks are wonderful without a subwoofer. Before selling the Silks (to move to the Song3 ATB's - ha, my name for them) I listened exclusively without a subwoofer and was never left wanting for more bass . . . of course such things depend upon the individual I suspect.
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Thanks for your comment. That's another one of those things that you can't do when you are flying blind and that is assess the merits of two similar options like the Silks and the Silk ATs. Since I have a 60 Watt tube hybrid amp, and haven't made a decision to go up to 100 or 200 watts (yet) I am wondering if it might be better to consider the ATs as they have a bit more sensitivity. My old but lovely but too big and too heavy Meadowlarks are 88 db and play as loud as I would ever want with 60 watts. The ATs appear to be better suited for my current amp. I feel like Hamlet these days.
Joe Hamlet
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Hi Guys,
I bought a pair of Salk Sound HT2's way back in 2008. I bought these after having tried to build a diy speaker which was a miserable failure and also having bought speakers from a dealer. Both speakers left me feeling dissatisfied.
After reading reviews from audio circle I decided to take a leap of faith and had a pair shipped to Australia having never listened to a pair. I was very impressed with the Salk Sound HT2's and eventually bought a rhythmic subwoofer and pair of HT3's which are my main listening speakers. I sold the HT2's for a friend (lucky him).
Apart from the quality of the cabinets and the speakers sound quality I find Jim to be very professional and his customer service is great. I think since commencement of his business I've read one negative comment from a customer.
Anyway good luck with your speakers and I hope you thoroughly enjoy them.
Cheers Rod
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Thanks for your comment. That's another one of those things that you can't do when you are flying blind and that is assess the merits of two similar options like the Silks and the Silk ATs. Since I have a 60 Watt tube hybrid amp, and haven't made a decision to go up to 100 or 200 watts (yet) I am wondering if it might be better to consider the ATs as they have a bit more sensitivity. My old but lovely but too big and too heavy Meadowlarks are 88 db and play as loud as I would ever want with 60 watts. The ATs appear to be better suited for my current amp. I feel like Hamlet these days.
Joe Hamlet
"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so" . . . Perhaps if the Silks are something you're considering call Jim and let him be your guide . . . I've taken his advice more than once and trust his experience and expertise completely . . .
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Woodman:
How do you rate the bass of the Silk ATs? On paper its about a 3HZ difference (deeper with the regular Silks) with a give back of about 3db in sensitivity (to the ATs). But a lot of speakers out there are at about 47-50HZ which I read have good to very good bass performance for "real world" acoustic music listening, which for me means classical and acoustic jazz. I have no idea what 3 HZ really translates to in actual listening. I get that the regular Silks are "the best" at bass; but is there really that much of a difference with the ATs? I am not suggesting you know, but I am just asking whether you find the bass satisfying without a sub.
Thanks,
Joe
I do not have them yet, they are just a little over half way of the build process.
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I keep hearing those amazing experiences with salk speakers which definitely makes me think I made the right move ordering the Song 3. I am sure once I see Jim amazing finish in my case it is walnut burst, I will fall in love with them.
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I have not seen any of the wood veneered speakers I could not live with. I am a wood working junkie and love all of mother natures beauties. Jim and his team are able to find the best of them and turn them into a work of art. I need to wear a bib when I look through the galleries of pictures.
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How long is the build process in your case, Woodman?
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I think when I signed up it was a 90 day wait, I should be getting them in not too long now. Never rush perfection.
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I have not seen any of the wood veneered speakers I could not live with. I am a wood working junkie and love all of mother natures beauties. Jim and his team are able to find the best of them and turn them into a work of art. I need to wear a bib when I look through the galleries of pictures.
The pictures of Salk speakers really do not do them justice! I have four pairs of Salk speakers (HT2-TLs, 1801-TLs, SongTowers and Song Surround Is) and the finish of all of them are incredible :)!
Bill
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I have no doubt that my walnut Burst finish will look gorgeous
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I will be using anthem integrated 225 with my Salk song 3 thoughts anyone? The Dan
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Haven't heard it, but looking at reviews & specs, they should be a good match; I'd guess especially so on dynamic or bass-heavy tracks.
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I have ordered Song3's also. They should be done in a couple weeks. I had the pleasure of seeing where the speakers are built because i live locally. It's quite impressive. I heard the speakers at Axpona and fell in love with the sound.
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Bubba, which finish did you ordered? Let me know what you think of the song3 when you get them. I will not get mine till end of January of 2017. Daniel
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How much extra is the Silver paint finish ?
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I think it was called cherry with black dye burst. We pulled up the website on the company computer and looked through pictures and pointed to a color. Lol. I will be sure to chime in when I get them. It says 52% complete but I'm hoping they are behind on updating the site. I'm at 75 days right now. No worries though.
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bubba, please post updates and pictures after you receive your song3. i cant wait to hear your first impression :icon_lol:
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Hopefully they will be done and shipped any day now...hoping before thanksgiving holiday. I'm rooting for that anyway. :thumb:
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Just recently learned about Salk speakers and having heard very good things from people I trust, I spoke with Jim Salk directly about his line of speakers and after a good deal of discussion he had me take a look/consider the Song3 speakers. At first I was on to him about the Veracity ST speakers but given my tastes, predilections, history and current speakers: Audio Physic Tempo IIIi floor standers, the Song3 3-way ported design would be a better fit than the Veracity ST 2-way transmission line design.
The price point of Salk speakers is astonishing and matched only by the available quality finishes and seemingly limitless options.
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Hopefully they will be done and shipped any day now...hoping before thanksgiving holiday. I'm rooting for that anyway. :thumb:
Just curious, did yours ship? I was hoping Thanksgiving too . . . and am now hoping by Christmas.
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Currently, I also have a pair of Song3's being built - sort of. Using the AT driver for the midrange and a beryllium tweeter. Really looking forward to their delivery :)
Expecting my new speakers to be completed soon. In anticipation I have changed my amplifier. I ordered a new Exogal Ion Amp to pair with my Comet DAC. Here's the cool part. Instead of simply shipping the amp to me the company's CEO drove down from the Twin Cities today to personally deliver and set-up the amplifier with its mate, the Comet. And then he drove home (5 hours each way). Looking forward to hearing the Exogal front end with the Salks. I really think this is going to be a marvelous pairing . . . here's a picture of the Exogal Comet/Ion combo.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=155181)
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I'll be following for your thoughts on the ION. I have a Comet.
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I'll be following for your thoughts on the ION. I have a Comet.
Looks like my new Salks will ship next week. Then I'll have some serious listening to do. But I can say this, in the meanwhile the Ion/Comet and my little Gallo monitors are sounding pretty darn nice. The imaging, dynamics, micro details, speed etc. are exceptional. And the combo is dead black quiet. My immediate response is that anyone with a Comet can't go wrong by adding the Ion with the exception of when more power is required - I am definitely happy that I did. Quite the amazing pair. If you haven't yet read the review at Dagogo you might want to start there. http://www.dagogo.com/exogal-ion-powerdac-review
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Have you received them yet? I looked through this thread but didn't see a post that they arrived. Or have they arrived and you haven't turned off your system since? :D
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Have you received them yet? I looked through this thread but didn't see a post that they arrived. Or have they arrived and you haven't turned off your system since? :D
I have. And they're spectacular. The Song3 BEAT's and Exogal equipment together are the best I've owned. I'm not a reviewer so I don't know that I have the "skills" to write an effective review on either. But I think I have a pretty good ear and I couldn't be happier. Here's the thread for the new speakers. http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=147571.0
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Bubba, any update on your speakers? looks like mine will definetly take over 3 months to complete. i ordered them around Oct 20th and the project Tracker showing 3 coats are now completed. i am Sure Jim is super busy and his speakers are well worth the WAIT
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Mine showed 64% done for the longest time, and then they were done. The wait did seem longer than originally thought too, but IT IS worth the wait. Good to know Jim and the crew are as busy as they are. If mine sound as good as they look, I will be in audio nirvana.
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woodsman, I agree with your quote about Jim wood work. superbfinish and sound
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Jim sent me pictures of my new Salk song 3 in walnut burst.
They are on the way.
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=157155)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=157156)
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Jim was kind enough to host a visit for me last Wednesday. I saw and listened to those very same speakers. They sounded great and the finish is much nicer in person as opposed to the photo. You'll love 'em!
-Ron
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Ron,
I am glad to hear you got a chance to listen to them.
I am sure I will be happy with both the finish & the sound.
Daniel
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Jim was kind enough to host a visit for me last Wednesday. I saw and listened to those very same speakers. They sounded great and the finish is much nicer in person as opposed to the photo. You'll love 'em!
-Ron
You shopping again?
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Nah. I still love my Custom Song Towers, pictured far right here:
http://www.salksound.com/custom.php.
It was fun helping Jim build a couple of Philharmonic BRM Philharmonitors.
Ron
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Fedex delivered the speakers this morning. I just finished setting them up
And the finish is absolutely incredible. Love them already and I will make sure
to leave my impression about their performance in a week or 2.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=157362)
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They look bigger than I remember them in size. Maybe the grills add height, like a vertically striped shirt!
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Now that i had those salk for 3 weeks, all i can say is W O W :thumb:. I am in love with those speakers. I highly recommend those Salk for anyone who really want to reach a final destination to their speakers search journey( in that price range).
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Now that i had those salk for 3 weeks, all i can say is W O W :thumb:. I am in love with those speakers. I highly recommend those Salk for anyone who really want to reach a final destination to their speakers search journey( in that price range).
I totally concur!
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Now that i had those salk for 3 weeks, all i can say is W O W :thumb:. I am in love with those speakers. I highly recommend those Salk for anyone who really want to reach a final destination to their speakers search journey( in that price range).
I agree 100%. I have no need or desire to buy any other speakers unless they're from the Salk line of speakers. My Salk journey has been SongTowers, 1801TLs and now HT2-TLs. Couldn't be happier with the way my system sounds :)!
Bill
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Fedex delivered the speakers this morning. I just finished setting them up
And the finish is absolutely incredible. Love them already and I will make sure
to leave my impression about their performance in a week or 2.
Soooooooooo? :green:
Ooops, I saw the update. Congrats!!
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Mine are ordered. Can't wait
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Song 3