I've had a pair of Salk Veracity monitors (now called the Veracity HT-1, I believe) in my den system for years. They've given me hours of enjoyment, and I would categorize their sound as rather neutral, which is ideal for the varied type of listening I do. Mine are in cinnamon burl, which Jim swore he would never work with again, due to the difficulty in working with the veneer.
Salk Audio Sound
Looking ( still ) for new speakers to replace old Spendors ( with a Leben tube amplifier). Had narrowed my search to Devore Super 9, Proac D30R, Sonist Concerto 4 when the itch to save some money cropped up ( two tuitions due this week). Have been hearing about Salk. Some have denigrated as "hifi"- ish; whatever that means. Seems like a great value and certainly has his following. Unfortunately, can't find them to hear for myself. So are the Salk speakers on par with the other possibilities above?