Owner Impressions, Delivery Times and Things to Do While You Wait

vintagebob · « **Reply #440 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 01:41 pm »

Hey Jim,

Great sticky post on choosing veneers! That should help some people out.

jsalk · « **Reply #441 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 03:06 pm »

Quote from: vintagebob on 29 Nov 2009, 01:41 pm

Hey Jim,

Great sticky post on choosing veneers! That should help some people out.

Thanks. It seems that I have to cover these things so often, I thought if I just put a few ideas together, I could direct people to the thread. I hope to expand on it with pictures, etc. as time goes on.

- Jim

irishluck73 · « **Reply #442 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 06:48 pm »

Add me to the list of patiently waiting people

Ordered my 5 speaker SongTower setup and am anxiosly awaiting delivery!

rahimlee54 · « **Reply #443 on:** 29 Nov 2009, 08:36 pm »

Quote from: irishluck73 on 29 Nov 2009, 06:48 pm

Add me to the list of patiently waiting people Ordered my 5 speaker SongTower setup and am anxiosly awaiting delivery!

Your patience will gradually decrease as the time marches on.

vintagebob · « **Reply #444 on:** 30 Nov 2009, 03:51 am »

Quote from: irishluck73 on 29 Nov 2009, 06:48 pm

Add me to the list of patiently waiting people Ordered my 5 speaker SongTower setup and am anxiosly awaiting delivery!

Added!

Are you doing anything to get ready?

irishluck73 · « **Reply #445 on:** 30 Nov 2009, 02:57 pm »

Quote from: vintagebob on 30 Nov 2009, 03:51 am

Quote from: irishluck73 on 29 Nov 2009, 06:48 pm
Add me to the list of patiently waiting people Ordered my 5 speaker SongTower setup and am anxiosly awaiting delivery!

Added!

Are you doing anything to get ready?

So far I've purchased an Onkyo 707, LG 390, Bluejean cables an A/V stand from www.standoutdesigns.com and I also purchased dual Epik Sentinels that I'm waiting on as well, they should be delivered within the next 2 weeks. All the companies I've dealt with have exhibited great customer service during & after the purchase and I would recommend all of them. Other than that I'm trying not to bug Jim and watch the clock... tick tock tick tock

Right now I'm listening to HT on 35 year old JBL L100s given to me by my dad. Honestly I don't think they sound too bad either

Not a great picture but a great stand.

Jon65 · « **Reply #446 on:** 1 Dec 2009, 11:12 pm »

I got the word from Jim! My speakers are done and will ship out tomorrow. These will be replacing some Polks which I have been happy with for years, but have been looking to upgrade. I told my wife it is my mid-life speaker crisis: I have to get them now while my ears are still good enough to appreciate them. Ironically, I sold a 1993 300ZX and used the money to purchase the Salks.

Jon

DMurphy · « **Reply #447 on:** 2 Dec 2009, 01:12 am »

Quote from: Jon65 on 1 Dec 2009, 11:12 pm

I got the word from Jim! My speakers are done and will ship out tomorrow. These will be replacing some Polks which I have been happy with for years, but have been looking to upgrade. I told my wife it is my mid-life speaker crisis: I have to get them now while my ears are still good enough to appreciate them. Ironically, I sold a 1993 300ZX and used the money to purchase the Salks.

Jon

Hi Jon Remind us what Salks you decided on. Sorry to hear about the Z car. I bought the original 240Z (new) way back in the day. It rusted out in 3 years ( I lived about 20 miles south of Jim's house on the I94 rust corridor), and I replaced it with a '73 BMW 2002 that I still have. Anybody want to buy a completely rusted out '73 2002? I need new speakers.

Jon65 · « **Reply #448 on:** 2 Dec 2009, 01:33 am »

Quote from: DMurphy on 2 Dec 2009, 01:12 am

Quote from: Jon65 on 1 Dec 2009, 11:12 pm
I got the word from Jim! My speakers are done and will ship out tomorrow. These will be replacing some Polks which I have been happy with for years, but have been looking to upgrade. I told my wife it is my mid-life speaker crisis: I have to get them now while my ears are still good enough to appreciate them. Ironically, I sold a 1993 300ZX and used the money to purchase the Salks.

Jon
Hi Jon Remind us what Salks you decided on. Sorry to hear about the Z car. I bought the original 240Z (new) way back in the day. It rusted out in 3 years ( I lived about 20 miles south of Jim's house on the I94 rust corridor), and I replaced it with a '73 BMW 2002 that I still have. Anybody want to buy a completely rusted out '73 2002? I need new speakers.

I got a pair of SongTowers, a SongCenter, and a SongSub. The car's departure was actually a good thing. I have no time to take care of it. 193,000 miles. No rust and in great shape. A guy I worked with bought it for his son. I know my first car was nothing close to a 300ZX! I'm going to enjoy the Salks way more than I ever would enjoy the car at this point.

Jon

Jon65 · « **Reply #449 on:** 4 Dec 2009, 01:38 pm »

I got the FedX call this morning at 7am! Speakers will arrive sometime this morning. I'll be going into work late. Good thing there is nobody here to help me move them, or I may not make it to work at all!

vintagebob · « **Reply #450 on:** 4 Dec 2009, 03:35 pm »

Quote from: Jon65 on 4 Dec 2009, 01:38 pm

I got the FedX call this morning at 7am! Speakers will arrive sometime this morning. I'll be going into work late. Good thing there is nobody here to help me move them, or I may not make it to work at all!

Yea!

You don't look so well. Are you SURE you need to go to work today? ; )

Jon65 · « **Reply #451 on:** 5 Dec 2009, 04:51 am »

Quote from: vintagebob on 4 Dec 2009, 03:35 pm

Quote from: Jon65 on 4 Dec 2009, 01:38 pm
I got the FedX call this morning at 7am! Speakers will arrive sometime this morning. I'll be going into work late. Good thing there is nobody here to help me move them, or I may not make it to work at all!

Yea!

You don't look so well. Are you SURE you need to go to work today? ; )

Add me to the long list of happy customers. The speakers arrived at 11 am. I fully intended to go to work after the delivery. Well, I just HAD to unpack them. Well, I should haul them into the house from the garage. Well, I should hook them up. Well, I guess I'll not be going to work today.

The packing was phenomenal and everything arrived perfectly. I really appreciate the cd Jim included. I put that in and played the first track and just sat on the couch with my jaw dropped open. Really. After I recovered from that, I just was reduced to a grin for the rest of the time. I quickly jumped through various tracks of my SACDs, trying to fit samples in before I had to pick my daughter up after school. It is amazing how the speakers reveal the quality of different recordings. I'm certainly no critical listening expert, but the clarity of the vocals, especially the female vocals, just astounds me. I haven't had time yet to calibrate with Audessey. I'll get that done Wednesday. Unfortunately I have to go out of town Saturday and return Sunday evening. I can't wait to have my friends over to hear these amazing speakers.

I'll post more review thoughts along with pictures later next week.

Jon

oneinthepipe · « **Reply #452 on:** 5 Dec 2009, 05:28 am »

Jon:

Enjoy your Songs!

irishluck73 · « **Reply #453 on:** 6 Dec 2009, 06:50 pm »

Quote from: Jon65 on 5 Dec 2009, 04:51 am

Quote from: vintagebob on 4 Dec 2009, 03:35 pm
Quote from: Jon65 on 4 Dec 2009, 01:38 pm
I got the FedX call this morning at 7am! Speakers will arrive sometime this morning. I'll be going into work late. Good thing there is nobody here to help me move them, or I may not make it to work at all!

Yea!

You don't look so well. Are you SURE you need to go to work today? ; )

Add me to the long list of happy customers. The speakers arrived at 11 am. I fully intended to go to work after the delivery. Well, I just HAD to unpack them. Well, I should haul them into the house from the garage. Well, I should hook them up. Well, I guess I'll not be going to work today. The packing was phenomenal and everything arrived perfectly. I really appreciate the cd Jim included. I put that in and played the first track and just sat on the couch with my jaw dropped open. Really. After I recovered from that, I just was reduced to a grin for the rest of the time. I quickly jumped through various tracks of my SACDs, trying to fit samples in before I had to pick my daughter up after school. It is amazing how the speakers reveal the quality of different recordings. I'm certainly no critical listening expert, but the clarity of the vocals, especially the female vocals, just astounds me. I haven't had time yet to calibrate with Audessey. I'll get that done Wednesday. Unfortunately I have to go out of town Saturday and return Sunday evening. I can't wait to have my friends over to hear these amazing speakers.

I'll post more review thoughts along with pictures later next week.

Jon

Please post pictures when you get the opportunity. Congrats!!!

evan1 · « **Reply #454 on:** 6 Dec 2009, 09:32 pm »

I know this is a post for everyone waiting on ther speakers , but I believe my journey has ended. I went through alot of gear to get here and this is what I ended with... I hope .

The preamp is an Odyssey Candela using GE 5814 tubes
Cd player -Marantz sa15s1
Amp- Butler TDB 2250 tube hybrid amp

My crowning glory , The Butler Tdb2250 amp. Sweet tube sound ad SS muscle. This amp has given me a nice deep sound stage , something I was missing. It has finesse.Nice low bass punch.I borrowed 2 of these run in mono last month from a friend and believe me 800 watts mono is amazing . I will have to save for a second one

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My interconnects

Pre to Amp - Grover S
Cd player -Audioquest Sky,48vdbs
Speakers -Audioqest CV-8 , 48v dbs

Power cords

Pre -VH Audio
CD player- Unknown maker
Amp-Lessloss

here is a quick pic

oneinthepipe · « **Reply #455 on:** 6 Dec 2009, 09:55 pm »

Evan, nice setup!

evan1 · « **Reply #456 on:** 6 Dec 2009, 10:00 pm »

Quote from: oneinthepipe on 6 Dec 2009, 09:55 pm

Evan, nice setup!

vintagebob · « **Reply #457 on:** 6 Dec 2009, 10:49 pm »

Quote from: oneinthepipe on 6 Dec 2009, 09:55 pm

Evan, nice setup!

+1

ralfale · « **Reply #458 on:** 8 Dec 2009, 03:17 pm »

It looks like i will be the first person in Singapore to own a ST

coke · « **Reply #459 on:** 8 Dec 2009, 06:16 pm »

A quote from Jim.

"The cabinets completed their second sealer session yesterday. After this is sanded, we will determine if they need a third or are ready for final topcoat. People who come into the shop are wowed by how cool they look. You'll love them."