Ascend Sierra 1 vs Triangle Borea BR08

[CoolHandDuke]

Truth be told, I have purchased both of these speakers already. I will pick up the Sierras on Wednesday and the Triangles will be delivered Thursday.

I originally ordered the BR08s on black Friday sale marked down to 800/pair from 1400/pair. I heard great reviews of the BR03 previously. The hope was that these floor standers might fill my large room better than my Infinity R162s. I then decided to buy a pair of the Sierra 1s, currently on sale for 680/pair in espresso finish.

A couple days after buying the Triangles I started getting buyer's remorse. Wondering if I'm making a lateral move quality wise, but just getting bigger speakers. I was interested in Ascend because of the reputation for being neutral, accurate, and non fatiguing. I emailed Ascend and Dave, the owner, responded to some of my concerns.

I guess demoing them is really the only way I'll decide, but curious to hear what others think about the choice. While I do want to fill the space, sonic quality is more important.

My room is about 24'x15'. Standard ceiling (about 9'). Lots of openings to other rooms and staircase. I also have a new Hsu VTF2 MK5 for the low end so the bass from the mains isn't that important. Currently, my speakers are on 24"stands, about 7' apart and about 8'from me. Pulled about a foot out from wall. I reorganized living room, since I was almost 14' from them before.

I find myself second guessing decisions like this frequently when buying equipment.

 

[mazersteven]

Just understand me for a second. Why ask our thoughts? Why not since the speakers are already on their way to you, listen to them first and create your own thoughts on them. Reason I say that is to not color or persuade your thought patterns on what you hear or think you hear. Since the speakers are already on the way the best thing I could tell you to do is listen to him and make your own assessment on the sound quality.

 

[CoolHandDuke]

Just understand me for a second. Why ask our thoughts? Why not since the speakers are already on their way to you, listen to them first and create your own thoughts on them. Reason I say that is to not color or persuade your thought patterns on what you hear or think you hear. Since the speakers are already on the way the best thing I could tell you to do is listen to him and make your own assessment on the sound quality.

You're right. I'm looking for justification before I've even judged for myself. I suppose part of me wants justification for one or another. Like..."The Ascend is the better quality speaker". It's foolish. I regret asking in hindsight. I think part of me will like the Triangles better because of their volume, but the other part of me regrets not going with the more "audiophile" speaker.

Stupid. I know. ‍

 

[CoolHandDuke]

I received both the BR08s and the Sierra 1s yesterday. I have my work cut out for me deciding.

The Sierras are on another level of clarity and detail than I'm used to. The Triangles are big, imposing, and fill the room with sound. I'm gravitating towards the Sierras, but it's going to be a tough decision.

 

[Kingnoob]

I received both the BR08s and the Sierra 1s yesterday. I have my work cut out for me deciding.

The Sierras are on another level of clarity and detail than I'm used to. The Triangles are big, imposing, and fill the room with sound. I'm gravitating towards the Sierras, but it's going to be a tough decision.

Use them both , maybe different rooms or together in surround?
Any links to there specs pics ?

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