[albireo13]

Hi,
  I live in southern NH and have become very interested in Salk, specifically the Songtowers.  I currently run a pair of Paradigm Studio-20 bookshelves in my living room.  They are powered by Emotiva gear. 
Would this be an upgrade?
Anyone know of Songtowers in the New England area I could audition?
Thx,
Rob

[Big Red Machine]

There are several in CT and MA.  They'll be along.

[floresjc]

Paradigm is one of the brands that I like quite a bit. They were my "top of the line" before I got introduced to the wider world of audiophilism.

I definitely would consider the SongTowers an upgrade over the Studio 20's. Its kind of apples and oranges though, because its a monitor vs floorstander type of deal. So right off the bat, you are going to get another 15Hz or so extension by making the switch, which I think is going to give a more complete and satisfactory music experience. Note that I'm personally biased towards the towers, I gave up monitors some years ago.

The studio 20 is good speaker, but I like the Salk sound myself. The SongTowers are just so deliciously smooth and have really good clarity. They have excellent bass punch for the size drivers they have. The high end isn't harsh. As an all around performer its hard to beat for the price. I know some people don't like Paradigm because they say they sound harsh on the high end, although I was never one of them. But on the other hand, I don't know that I've ever seen anyone describe a SongTower as being harsh.

There are quite a few owners in the northeast, I'm certain one will pop up. I'd be interested to hear your impressions after you listen. For me, something like Salk means I won't go back to Paradigm (that and I have no more money), but for others, maybe the difference isn't to their liking.

[coke]

While shopping for speakers, I was able to compare Paradigm Studio (Can't remember if they were 60s or 100s, I'd have to find my notes) side by side with Dynaudio Contour 1.4s.   There was absolutely no comparison between the two.  The Paradigms sounded awful next to the Dynaudios.

I purchased the Dynaudio speakers but replaced them a couple months later with Salks.  To my ears, the Salks are more of an improvement over the Dynaudios, than the Dynaudios were over the Paradigms.


I know this compares several different price ranges, but I thought might be helpful.

[Big Red Machine]

Forgot to mention that Jim usually refers to the ST's as the overachievers of his offerings.  I underuse them in my HT but am sure glad I have them.  I'll have a killer center for them this fall as well.

[DMurphy]

I underuse them in my HT but am sure glad I have them.  I'll have a killer center for them this fall as well.

Does that mean I'll be getting another mdf box or two?  The Salks arrive at my house tomorrow night.  I'll show Jim and Mary THE HORROR first hand. 

[floresjc]

BRM/Dennis -

So I take it that BRM is not just ordering a SongCenter or a single SongTower for center channel use? A possible Dennis Murphy special, custom one-off design to match the rest of his theater? Please enlighten....

[Big Red Machine]

BRM/Dennis -

So I take it that BRM is not just ordering a SongCenter or a single SongTower for center channel use? A possible Dennis Murphy special, custom one-off design to match the rest of his theater? Please enlighten....

Still in development (there's been modeling and layout drafted) and we'd have to kill you.

[floresjc]

BRM -

Well then, how about some vague questions?

1. Is this a one-off design for you? Or is this secret because it may enter as a new Salk product offering for the masses?

2. In the event of a response to 1, can you at least say what the design objectives are? Is this supposed to be an improved SongCenter with greater extension or a specific form factor you are looking to get?

[Big Red Machine]

BRM -

Well then, how about some vague questions?

1. Is this a one-off design for you? Or is this secret because it may enter as a new Salk product offering for the masses? never say never

2. In the event of a response to 1, can you at least say what the design objectives are? Is this supposed to be an improved SongCenter with greater extension or a specific form factor you are looking to get?  improved to go deeper more as a full 3 way design than a 2 way design and form factor would be universal

Guido has booked his flight.

[floresjc]

Guido has booked his flight.

He'll have a heck of a time getting on base

[jsalk]

Does that mean I'll be getting another mdf box or two?  The Salks arrive at my house tomorrow night.  I'll show Jim and Mary THE HORROR first hand. 

Hope you're not hoarding all those cabinets. 

See you tomorrow.

- Jim

[albireo13]

still no good leads on local Salk owners.  Now, I am thinking of the Songbirds instead of the SongTowers.  I need to upgrade my bedroom speakers and this might be a good opportunity to compare a SB against my Studio-20s.

Aany SongBird owners in the NortEast?

Thx,
Rob

[zybar]

Hi,
  I live in southern NH and have become very interested in Salk, specifically the Songtowers.  I currently run a pair of Paradigm Studio-20 bookshelves in my living room.  They are powered by Emotiva gear. 
Would this be an upgrade?
Anyone know of Songtowers in the New England area I could audition?
Thx,
Rob

I am in the Boston area and could be available for an audition.

I have 5 ST's in a dedicated HT environment.

Send me a PM to discuss.

George

[avahifi]

Read the rave review in the new issue (#204) of The Absolute Sound of the Songtowers driven by an AVA Ultravalve amplifier.

That should convince you to consider the Songtowers over anything else near its price range.

Regards,

Frank Van Alstine