I, too, heard the Selah 3D speakers at RMAF. I loved them. They sound very much like my Andra IIs with a bit more air and spaciousness. I liked them so much I am considering purchasing a pair in the near future.
My only concern is exactly as Jeff has written - I suspect they need powerful SS amplification to sound their best. But I could be mistaken.
I like the Salks too, especially the HT3 and the HT2, but I find them on the bright side of neutral. In the right room with the right amplification they would be excellent, lifelike and very dynamic. The 3Ds were, to my ears, just more neutral. They also prduced a very convincing soundstage with great imaging.
The Salks at RMAF were run with Van Alstine amps - SS/hybrid and tubes. The Selah's were powered by Blue Circle gear.
The Salks are beautiful looking. The veneers are gorgeous. The 3D not so gorgeous but still very attractive.
Jim Salk and Rick Craig are both great people to deal with, you cannot go wrong there.
I think too there may be a demo pair of 3Ds available for a good price now. You might check.
My only concern is exactly as Jeff has written - I suspect they need powerful SS amplification to sound their best. But I could be mistaken.
I like the Salks too, especially the HT3 and the HT2, but I find them on the bright side of neutral. In the right room with the right amplification they would be excellent, lifelike and very dynamic. The 3Ds were, to my ears, just more neutral. They also prduced a very convincing soundstage with great imaging.
The Salks at RMAF were run with Van Alstine amps - SS/hybrid and tubes. The Selah's were powered by Blue Circle gear.
The Salks are beautiful looking. The veneers are gorgeous. The 3D not so gorgeous but still very attractive.
Jim Salk and Rick Craig are both great people to deal with, you cannot go wrong there.
I think too there may be a demo pair of 3Ds available for a good price now. You might check.