ELX RIBBON TOWER mini- review ..

[Gyosa]

Got em …

How’s the sound ?

Very , very similar sound compared to my Salk’s ..

My Salks , I think , are some of the most articulate , detailed and precise speakers I’ve heard … they were only lacking in the deep-end a bit - but their bass was very accurate, albeit a tad lean .. the mid-range is really where they shine.

The ELX’s have the bass in spades.. no subwoofer needed at all ..they dig really deep ..

The Mids are a bit more coherent and clear - obviously a 3 way vs a 2 way but the airiness of the highs is still there - due to the same Raal..

As I suspected, basically , my Salks on steroids …

Only had a few hours to listen today , but very , very impressed so far …. I suspect the only Salk competition for them would be the BePure 2’s or Song 3 Encores at double the price …

So , yeah , I do love the signature sound of Salks
And these will do just fine …..

Cabinet is not as fine as the work Jim does on his Salks , but they’re still finished great - just not high-end furniture grade …NOT MEANT AS A DIG ON ASCEND .. if you had never seen Salks in person you’d be more than happy , the Salks are just on a whole ‘nother level , finish wise - but you’ll pay for it.

The bamboo cabinets appear to be very solid with no resonance when rapping them with your knuckles… magnetic grills - nice touch and mandatory in my opinion.

So , yeah , I’m impressed , especially given their price of @$5k or so….
Definitely punch well above their price point.

Anyone sitting on the fence with these - get them … and between the Titan or Raal tweeter - get the Raal .
The Raal is the best tweeter I’ve ever heard . I’ve never heard the Titan , but I’ve personally never heard any other tweeter that can compete with the Raal … it’s simply THAT good.

Nicely done Dave !

Edit - forgot to mention equipment …

Eversolo Dmp-A8 , Parasound A21 , Kimber Kable

Bk

[curtis]

Excellent!!

Bummer you had to wait a little longer for UPS, but glad today is a good day.

[Gyosa]

Why can’t I upload a pic ?

BK

[curtis]

Why can’t I upload a pic ?

BK

You need to host it somewhere and then link to it.

[curtis]

Why can’t I upload a pic ?

BK

Actually...maybe someone else knows better than I do, but that is how I have been doing it in the past.

[Gyosa]

Ok ,
Thanks

Bk

[racrawford65]

I think you can only upload photos that are 640x640 (or something small like that). As I recall, you can insert it using the "picture" icon above the reply (3rd one from the right).

[theophile]

BK,

Eager to "Hear" your comments once they have 100-200 hours of music break-in!!!

Ted

[Gyosa]

How about after the grill cloth is broken-in !

LOL

Bk

[theophile]

How about after the grill cloth is broken-in !

LOL

Bk

Sure! That took my Sierra RAAL Tower V2's about 100 hours!! 🙄 😉 🤣

Ted