bdp24, thanks for your input. I listened to a JL E12" series today. I was not blown away. They were not boomy which was good. However, they cost a lot more than a pair if the Rythmik Signature 12". Surprised you said your REL S5 is boomy and you plan to replace it with either Rythmik or SVS. I would suggest you talk to Brian, owner of Rythmik. He is by far the most knowledgeable person I have talked to thus far other than Jim Salk and Salk Audio. I think I will buy a pair of the Rythmik Signature 12" after talking to both Jim Salk and with Brian at Rythmik. That Direct Servo technology makes sense to me.
bstatmeister, I think you need to listen to a pair of the SALK Song3 Encore's. At $6,000/pair they sounded better than $30,000 speakers at the RMAF last October. Problem is, they are sold direct and you might have to listen to them at an audio show. They are simply amazing. I promise you I do not work for SALK. I am sure the dealers who belong to this group wish I would be quiet about how great the SALK speakers are. However, because they are sold direct they can afford to use expensive drivers that really sound incredible.
bstatmeister, I think you need to listen to a pair of the SALK Song3 Encore's. At $6,000/pair they sounded better than $30,000 speakers at the RMAF last October. Problem is, they are sold direct and you might have to listen to them at an audio show. They are simply amazing. I promise you I do not work for SALK. I am sure the dealers who belong to this group wish I would be quiet about how great the SALK speakers are. However, because they are sold direct they can afford to use expensive drivers that really sound incredible.