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Salk VS Monitor Audio

I'm hoping someone here has heard Salk Song Towers or the Song3 and also Monitor Audio floor standers.

I currently have MA Silver 8s, I like them but I caught the upgrade bug. 

I'm really intrigued by Salk's Song speakers, specifically the Song3. 

I think it could possibly be a good upgrade for a rather small difference in price. Of course, since Salk doesn't have a dealer network, one is left to rely on other's opinions when deciding whether to gamble on their products.

I am guessing that the shipping of the speakers would cost $200 or more each way. So if one doesn't like the speakers, they're possibly out of $400, or more.

Hopefully someone here can give me some insight as to whether these would be a big gamble. 

My room is 25'x16'x8'. Carpeted floor. The area behind my listening sofa opens up to a hallway. Amp is Parasound Halo integrated.

I have a small sub, but prefer to not have to use it for low bass.

Thanks 
helomech

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The Song3 BeATs go remarkably low for the size of the woofer.  Performance in your room will depend on a variety of factors.  Of course, the Encore's go deeper with the bigger woofer (same manufacturer), but I like the midrange more in the BeATs.

Interesting that in the new model, the 9.5, Jim S. uses the midrange from the BeAT's and the woofer from the Encore, plus passive radiators and a more complex cabinet.

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