We've managed to get a bit of trial listening in tonight and I think our SS8s sounded even better than when we auditioned the pair at Jim's shop. Since their permanent home is still in the drywall finishing stage, they are in the family room for now and as a result, we didn't spend much time with placement or EQ.
Quick notes: the WOW1s are very impressive, the thin wall mount box that Jim was able to work up is just perfect and the sound is very strong
The SongSurround 1's are definitely way above any typical surround speaker. We played with this as mains for a bit, and they are very capable. With the sub, I would be comfortable with them for a main system. Loved the sound.
Next was firing up the 15" Rythmik- I was not disappointed. At the time, my daughter was streaming a KPOP station over the internet and there was plenty of bass for the sub to play with. After trying out a lot of material on it, and having used a sub in my systems since the mid-80s, this is clearly my favorite. Excellent bass extension and incredibly clear musically. After I had the 5.1 set up, this is also an excellent home theater sub- effects and music were nicely represented all the way down to low rumbles.
Saved connecting up the SS8's and center for last- I felt like Will Smith in Independence Day with the alien craft- "I gotta get me one of these!" There was nothing we tried out that didn't sound 'real'. Jim's demo CD has a lot of tracks where you could pick out locations with pinpoint accuracy, the instrumentals and vocalists had all the live undertones.
Ok- enough gushing for now. Here are some quick snaps:
They're here!
Obligatory pallet picture
Wall mount WOW1s- not yet mounted
SongSurround Is and 15" Rythmik (pardon the carpet remnant stolen from my garage for temporary floor protection)
SS Center
Looking forward to spending a lot of time with these over the holidays! Thank you to Jim, Mary, and the crew!
- Ben
