I heard these speakers one day and wanted to buy them on the spot. Ended up buying the Salons used here in Audiogon for 10K. Best purchase I ever made. This is after a year of owning the speakers.
The speakers need lots of power and quality componenets. I do not have the most expensive gear but there are quite a lot of quality components at moderate prices that can make these speakers shine. I am happy I spent the largest portion of my budget on the Salons.
I love the huge soundstage, incredible detail, and pinpoint imaging it provides. One thing that stands out for me about these speakers is how coherent they sound across the entire frequencey range. The sound produced seems so realistic to these ears. Of note, the amount of detail and clarity you get from the Salons 3 bass drivers is pretty impressive. I listen to stuff like Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Smashing Pumpkins, Earth Wind & Fire, etc...
I have heard and Wilson Watt 7 speakers at the San Francisco Home Entertainment show. This system got a lot of rave reviews by the people I spoke with. It was in a large room and was using very high quality components and cabling. Even though I thought they sounded excellent, I didn't have the same emotional connection with these speakers as with the Salons.
For me, the Salons are a long term keeper.
The speakers need lots of power and quality componenets. I do not have the most expensive gear but there are quite a lot of quality components at moderate prices that can make these speakers shine. I am happy I spent the largest portion of my budget on the Salons.
I love the huge soundstage, incredible detail, and pinpoint imaging it provides. One thing that stands out for me about these speakers is how coherent they sound across the entire frequencey range. The sound produced seems so realistic to these ears. Of note, the amount of detail and clarity you get from the Salons 3 bass drivers is pretty impressive. I listen to stuff like Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Smashing Pumpkins, Earth Wind & Fire, etc...
I have heard and Wilson Watt 7 speakers at the San Francisco Home Entertainment show. This system got a lot of rave reviews by the people I spoke with. It was in a large room and was using very high quality components and cabling. Even though I thought they sounded excellent, I didn't have the same emotional connection with these speakers as with the Salons.
For me, the Salons are a long term keeper.