Happy to announce I can finally listen to my new ST's instead of just reading about everyone else listening to theirs!
Despite the less than ideal placement in corners (approx 1ft from front wall, and 7ft apart), they sound wonderful. I have even tried them as close as 8" to wall. Didn't detect boominess, and bass response seemed even better. Will keep testing different placements, but they seem pretty easygoing in this regard.
Replacing my Infinity Kappa 8.1's with 12" woofers, the ST's sound more musical, detailed, esp in mid range.. and the bass is more articulate, if not quite as pronounced as my Kappa's (which was boomier).
I know I will enjoy the ST's for years to come. At some point may add a sub, we'll see, but certainly in no hurry. And would love to hear them with tubes since I keep reading about what a good match that is.. Currently I am powering with a Krell 400xi (200 watts int).
Q- Does a tube amp provide as much bass slam as a decent SS? If any ST's owners reading this have compared tube/ SS amps with their speakers, I'd be grateful for feedback on the pros and cons. many thanks
Color is a slightly darker version of honey oak, kind of amber oak..
Finally a Salk family member!!!
best,
Tom Barnes.