Ascend Acoustics / Sierra-1

[BigJoeXXL]

I would really like to hear some people suggestions on upgrading my front 3 speakers. My current setup I've had for a few years now consist of Infinity Primus PC351 (Center) and Infinity Primus P363 (Floorstanding). I just purchased Power Sound Audio XV15 subwoofer and looking for the best speaker to go with it. I've been considering going with Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1. Has anyone heard this before or know of a better option around the same price range.

http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/spkrlist.html

 

[fuzz092888]

I would really like to hear some people suggestions on upgrading my front 3 speakers. My current setup I've had for a few years now consist of Infinity Primus PC351 (Center) and Infinity Primus P363 (Floorstanding). I just purchased Power Sound Audio XV15 subwoofer and looking for the best speaker to go with it. I've been considering going with Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1. Has anyone heard this before or know of a better option around the same price range.

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Nice, I think you'll really like that sub.

Those are great speakers, so I'm guessing your price range is around $2K?

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Floorstanding~Philharmonic Audio

Ultra Tower - SVS

SongTower speakers

Floor speakers

Verita

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There's a pair of "superfly yellow" Salk ST's here as well.

Various speakers

There's also this DIY option as well.

CBT36 Line Array Speaker Kit Pair 301-980

 

[cschang]

Fuzz...you are thinking of the Sierra Tower at ~$2K/pr. The Sierra-1 Monitor is ~$800-$950/pr

 

[BigJoeXXL]

Its all good... He did exactly what I was looking for. A list of speakers for me to look at today when I'm bored at work. Even though they're probably out of my price range I could easily be talked into going higher. Now which set of these speakers would be best for like action movies??

Just checked the list... and yeaaah its kinda high for my price rang. I would really like to get all the speakers under $1300..

 

[fuzz092888]

Fuzz...you are thinking of the Sierra Tower at ~$2K/pr. The Sierra-1 Monitor is ~$800-$950/pr

Whoops my bad. If no one else done so ill make up a new list when I get home from work.

 

[BigJoeXXL]

Those sierra towers look very impressive!! Are they worth the extra dollars?? Or should I stay with Sierra-1?

 

[Jeff R.]

I am always a fan of towers....especially for HT use. I find that towers generally will deliver a "wall" of sound assuming they have multiple drivers vs a simpler monitor with likely only 1 tweeter and 1 driver. I am sure there are some really nice monitors that will put out the large sound field also, but I bet they will be the same price a a good pair of towers.

 

[fuzz092888]

Here are a few for you to look at. I'll get some more later.

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EMP Tek E55Ti Tower Speakers

Millennia M60 v3 Floorstanding Speakers | Axiom Audio

Verus Forte Tower Speaker - Towers - speakers by type - Aperion Audio

HTD Level THREE Tower Speakers

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TriTrix MTM TL Speaker Components And Cabinet Kit Pair 300-702

 

[cschang]

Those sierra towers look very impressive!! Are they worth the extra dollars?? Or should I stay with Sierra-1?

I think they are worth the extra dollars, but that is a subjective call that only you can make for yourself.

As much as I love Ascend Acoustics, Dave's approach to designing/engineering speakers, and getting value to his customers, do what you can and get out and listen to what you can.

 

[lsiberian]

The Ascends are great speakers, but if I were buying speakers it'd be Salks or Phils

 

[BigJoeXXL]

I really appreciate all the help and suggestions. So thank you.

Now on the other hand I did run across these bad boys... GoldenEar Technology TritonCinema Three. Are these any good?

 

[fuzz092888]

The Triton Cinema 2 got great reviews from quite a few places. I'm not sure about the Triton Cinema Three though.

 

[cschang]

The Ascends are great speakers, but if I were buying speakers it'd be Salks or Phils

I hope you get to compare one day!

 

[lsiberian]

I hope you get to compare one day!

I would love to be in the speaker business, but a lot has to happen first. That takes capital and shop space.

 

[cschang]

I would love to be in the speaker business, but a lot has to happen first. That takes capital and shop space.

You don't need to be in the business to compare, do you?

 

[BigJoeXXL]

Triton Cinema two or three. Has anybody ever seen them on sale?? So many damn speakers out there so hard to choosing the right ones. Lol

 

[cschang]

So many damn speakers out there so hard to choosing the right ones. Lol

Get out and listen.

 

[lsiberian]

Triton Cinema two or three. Has anybody ever seen them on sale?? So many damn speakers out there so hard to choosing the right ones. Lol

You really can't go wrong unless it's Bose.