Salk Song 3A or Song 3 BeAT?


Looking to upgrade from my Gallo CL3 and one of my top choices based on research 
is the Salk Song 3A/Song 3 BeAT. Wondering if anyone has heard them and can comment on either or both. I love the cabinet work and the quality of the parts used, just wondering how that all translates sonically. I know there are some comments on Audiocircle but apparently not enough.
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I would like to hear this too, my gut says go with Salk Song 3A based on my research. It seems like a very decent set of speakers but I too would like to hear more than just from Audiocircle where the fanbase emanates from. 

To others to own, what is the advantage of the encore over the 3A? Are the mid drivers and tweeters on the encore that much better? 

@og33 That sounds wonderful. I wish you many years to come for those speakers. I hear the sound of the Salks is first and the finish is second. And what a finish it has.

That's not too strange you prefer the Encore's, it does have a higher price, but would you say they would be suitable in a medium size living room?

How much better is the Encore's compared to the beats in terms of overall listening enjoyment to details and vibe.

I would certainly be ok with the soundstage albeit narrower of the beats if it is still very good. Would you say the Encores is a must compared to the beats without a subwoofer?

Thanks.
@twoleftears That's nice but the way I see it the $10,000 price tag destroys any value for the money. Might as well get the song 3a or beats with an added subwoofer.
@og33 what characteristics would people prefer the Beat to the Encore if I might ask.
Just came back to this forum, I'm loving the discussion on the BeATs.  I have a 19'8 x 14,7 which is fairly open would you think they would be suitable for that type of living room.

@snapsc that's a really nice finish I will definitely take a look at that website, I think I'm going for Chocolate mousse to match this in my living room TV stand:

 https://www.wayfair.ca/furniture/pdp/darby-home-co-blackwelder-tv-stand-for-tvs-up-to-78-drbc8895.ht...

What type of veneer wood would you guys suggest for that chocolate mousse color? I'm guessing it really doesn't make too much of a difference on acoustics?
Yes I am aware, I am just wondering what type of material people usually go for. Oak?