So here are some pics of my SongTower RTs. I took them quick when I had the camera out for other reasons. Sadly I have been so busy at work (corporate bankruptcy lawyer) and preparing to donate bone marrow to someone (I have to say if you are a healthy person, please sign up to donate. The odds are you will never match someone, but hey, I matched someone who I don't know) that I have barely had any free time. Anyway, here they are. They are in a curly cherry as you can see. They are much more beautiful than the Paradigms that they replaced. When they arrived there was a minor slice in one part of the veneer, but you need to really look to find it, so it is of no worry to me. The song center is in the center cabinet unit for now (temporary piece), but when I move to Brooklyn, it will emerge and be on display. The speakers will move as well. They are set too close to the stereo cabinet right now. Ah, New York Apartments. The Song Surrounds are sitting in the back part by the listening area. I will post pictures of them sometime soon, but no time right now.
I love the speakers. They sound better than they look (if that is possible). The Decemberists have never sounded better. I would add "Crane Wife 1 and 2" to any demo cd. At 11:26 it is a bit much to sit through to test, but the dynamic range in the song is pretty impressive. You hear the hammer hit the xylophone before it rings. The bass is tight and clean. The best thing I can say is that I find myself rediscovering the music I own, hearing nuances I never knew were there. I wish I was better at articulating what it sounds like, but I just know what I like versus what I don't. These are amazing.
The above accurately shows the color.
Jim was a great help in picking the veneer. The idea was to have it fit in with the stereo cabinet on the far left. Not the same color, but fit the scheme. He hit the nail on the head.
