Polk floor speakers?

[orlandoflyguy]

If you listen to Classical, and Jazz the 340's are sure to please.

Or these I know they are out of the budget.

Sierra-1's-$798
Bottle of wine-$30
Good CD-$10
Relaxing Evening-Priceless

http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/products/speakers/SRM1/srm1.html

Are the Sierra-1's that much better than the 340s, especially for the increased cost. I don't care to have the best speaker at this time (budget), but if it is worth the money, then I would consider buying the Sierras. I would be using my speakers for mostly 80% TV/Movies and 20% CDs. The room size is around 700 sq ft. I have decided to go with the Onkyo 705 as my receiver.

 

[MUDSHARK]

I think that I will try the Ascend acoustics with their 30 day return policy. Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

I'm happy to see that you are giving Ascend a trial. I believe you will be glad you did.

Do not be misled by the price of the 170-SE. They are an excellent value. In fact, I had no intention of returning them until the release of the Sierra-1 last May. The special introductory price made the Sierra a steal in my reckoning. The Sierra does require some power to be at their best but a 700 series Onkyo should do just fine with them. The Sierras are so neutral that they can sound bright in a tiled or bare room. Like all good speakers room acoustics play a big role. I only had the 340 center channel during my trial of the 170's so I cannot speak of their musical qualities much. The Sierra outputs a level of bass not to be expected in a small speaker and reproduces brass instruments in astounding detail even in complex jazz passages. The experts here mentioned some imperfections in the mid-range but I have never noticed any coloration in the Sierra's. If room acoustics are an issue or your choice of music is not demanding as Steve mentioned then give the 170-Se a shot. As mentioned above I really liked them for home theatre and multi-channel concerts as well.

If you have not already ordered consider the 170-se and then return them for the Sierra if not satisfied. Ascend is a great company to buy from as they go out of their way to help.

Best wishes from Brevard