salk sound HT3, Linbrook Sig, VMPS RM30

Thanks for the responses. I've noticed that some reviews state that the Salks have a "forward" sound that is similar to the Wilson speaker. Is this true? What other speakers sound somewhat like them since I am likely to wait a while for a custom finish?

I defintely would say that the Salks aren't forward sounding, they just simply pass more detail and better clarity than most other speakers.

When measured in room via TacT 2.2x I can see that they are basically flat to about 28 or 29Hz and extend beyond 20k Hz without significant roll-off.

If you hear the Salks sound hot or forward, look at the rest of your gear - not the speakers.

In terms of what other speakers sound like them...I don't know any (not kidding or being a smart ass). The only set of speakers I would take over them (with the caveat being that I have heard them) would be the Vandy 5A's.

George

The RM 30m's were here for about three months. Used them with a Bel Canto Evo 2i integrated and an Arcam FMJ 33 CD player.
Never have I experienced a more detailed speaker. Cutting edge resolution, fast transients and highly dynamic. The mid range sounded a bit shallow which I attribute to the neo pannels, and they had a tendency to "beam" which I also attribute to the neo pannels. The tweeter was fantastic however and produced a wonderfull airy openness. The two six inch woofers on the bottom were fast and punchy. The side fireing 10" woofers did a good job also but I kept wanting deeper bass. The sound seemed tilted toward the higher freq. range and the speakers didn't have the balance I was looking for. This caused me to listen at higher volume than usuall so I could experience more of the deep bass I knew they were capable of.
Finally after three months of minor tweaking and attenuating I gave up on them. I believe they need plenty of room to breathe and my room is only 15" x 20' It is also a very bright room and I noticed I was not enjoying the music any longer. I was not willing to try the new "wave guides" or swap the solid state components for tubes, maybe the tubes would have warmed things up a little.
Have not tried the other two speakers you mentioned but thought I would throw in my two cents.