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Jim Salk's Speakers?

I've been a member of this board for as long as I can remember it being around (9 or 10 years) and I've come to value the knowledge and opinions of the posters here more than most of the other audiophile boards. In observing the threads for the past several years there seems to be a is a consistent trend of speakers that get questions or comments.

On a couple of other boards I've read great testimonials of Salk Signature Speakers from owners that have owned many of the brands that get discussed regularly on this board, yet I read nary a word about Salk speakers here. The design construction quality of Salk speakers seems impecable given their price. To me they seem like a great value for the money, but I'd like to get your learned take on these speakers and how they compare within the audiophile market.

FWIW - I have absolutely no affiliation with Salk, just a curious bystander who is considering them for a future purchase.
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leatherneck1812
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On the tangible things, build, craftsmanship and service jim Salk in my experience is beyond reproach. You can literally feel and see the love that Jim puts into building his speakers. Sound is of course more subjective. For whatever reason I could not get his HT3 speakers to integrate into my room. I do believe he has a list or folks willing to let you come and listen to their speakers.
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mapman
15,679 posts
 
I think I heard them at the Capital Audiofest. They did not leave an impression either way.
snopro
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I have Jim's HT-3's. I'm into audio over 30 years. Jim gives you a lot of speaker for the money.

The speakers are custom built for you so, they do take some time to recieve once you place your order. You can get any color or veneer you want plus caps, finish, etc.

The speakers aren't efficient(big watts)but they are neutral,detailed,dynamic with very good deep bass. Midrange is clean and uncolored. Some might want more warmed like a Sonus Faber but, I like to have a more truthful presentation. The highs are extended and fast with good resolution. All the newer models above the Songtowers will have the Raal ribbons instead of the G2 or LCY ribbons. Which are little smoother supposedly in the 8000 to 10,000 HZ range.

Jim could use better upstream components at the shows, IMHO to showcase his speakers.

Go to AudioCircle to find customers who are willing to give auditions in your area. I live in the NYC area, you are welcome to come for a listen.

I have the speakers over 4 years and still have no desire to upgrade.

Here are a list of the last speakers I had before:
Infinitys RS IIbs
Thiel 3.5
Audio Physic Virgos
VMPS 626s
VMPS RM-30s and many more.

Are there better speakers out there? Of cause,but you are getting a lot for your money with Jim's speakers.

Just my 2 cents.

Joe
airfla
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Leatherneck:

Could you be a little more specific in describing sonically what you mean when you say you could not get the Salk HT3s to integrate in your room.

What size is your room and where were the speakers located?

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klaudio
113 posts
 
I disagree with the above poster. I think the Song Towers play way above their asking price. And most people who have heard them agree........but to each his own.

I am not on the speaker merry go round anymore, that's for sure.
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