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Magic returns in seldom used bookshelves?

Has anyone else pulled out a pair of less expensive ( in this case a pair of Ascend Sierra 2 non ex) speakers and really consider returning them to the "main" system.  I currently have a pair of really really nice Salk Song 3 BeAts ( mine are the ones on Jim's site in Fireburst Carpathian Elm Burl...gorgeous they are) and while I really really like them they have rarely if ever given me that "chills big huge smile" on several songs like the little Sierra's do? Everything else in system has remained consistent, but man on man, am I crazy to be considering selling my Salks and upgrading my little Sierra's to the new ex version for a nominal cost?
menosavy

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menosavy OP
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Fair question. I am seriously think of doing exactly that, but am conflicted which is why I posed the question. I don't want to regret selling absolutely gorgeous Salks that sound really good, just not magical. I suppose the upgrade on the Sierra's comes from what others experienced from the upgrade.

I could get a really good buck for these pristene Salks too, but conflicted at possible regret. 
menosavy OP
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Jim does make heirloom one of a kind beautiful speakers. He said he had a hard time letting them go once built. Mine are stunning and that's probably why he has my speakers as the example of the BeAts when visiting his site.  This is so hard. The Salks should be an upgrade in every respect and three times the cost and are regarded above the fine Ascend towers. The berrylium tweeters vs the ribbons on the Sierra's have a similar signature also....... Can't explain my ears preferring and arguably inferior speaker  but I do trust my ears....hence the conflict.

If I list these Salks though and someday regret this decision, I won't be able to replace them exactly. The pictures don't do them justice. 

What to do?  I appreciate all the advice, and will report back after a full month of back and forth listening. I must be insane to be thinking of selling the Salks.
menosavy OP
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These Salks are well past "burn in" stage and have been satisfying for well over a year now. I debated when ordering the Salks if I should stick with the ribbon option or "upgrade" to the berrylium tweeters along with the specific midrange the "BeAts" version of the Song 3 offer, and after talking with Jim, the decision was made.

Again nothing at all wrong with the Salks and I know they would sell quick (especially with this stunning finish) but am nervous I would regret selling them down the road. 


Based on the recommendation above, I think I will upgrade the Sierra's to the EX model and then listen to these side by side and report back what I decide. Can I keep them both? Yes, but could I use the proceeds from the reluctant sale of the Salks elsewhere? Indeed

Appreciate all the feedback here. 

Time to drop the needle




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