Thanks, Matt.
I'd considered looking at the Salks some time ago, don't know why I lost interest on them, possibly the price tag. I know Sholling was a previous Boston Acoustics VR3 owner (IIRC) that went in that direction, maybe he can add some input on that if he catches this thread.
I hadn't heard of the ACA Trinity MTMs, pretty impressive lower end FR for their dimensions.
I think the AT's might be a bit more fickle regarding placement and listening area adding little coloring to the sonics, may have played into their performance... -TD