New speakers - Ascend Sierra LX
The Mrs. won her argument about downsizing...the VR2's are downstairs for now. With that, I bought my first ever brand new pair of speakers....the Sierra LX. It has been more than 20 years since I didn't have towers. I'm astonished at how low these can go (not as low as the VR2 obviously). I have dual SVS SB13 Ultras. However, they are hooked up for theater only at the moment.
Ascend has a 30 day demo, and I'll fully put these through the paces and report back. Thus far, there's definitely a noticeable uptick in detail.
ChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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Congrats!
You absolutely need some foam isolation pads under them when putting on top of a cabinet to decouple them.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Thanks! They actually came with some, and are already on.ChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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Wayyy to thin, you need something like this https://a.co/d/hovREJl- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Thank you. I see Isoacoustics makes small pucks for bookshelves...any advantage to either? The stand my wife picked out is a bit more than 8ft wide...so conducive to having them there.ChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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I would have just moved the system out and let her listen to tv speakers.
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Iso acoustics makes a good product.- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Ha! She definitely does enjoy it during movies (she's never used it for music). I was due to try something new. I'll put my vr2's downstairs. I'm sure she hates the svs subs.....but she'll live!ChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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If it's a floor space issue you can go more vertically and add 6 more subwoofers to reach the recommended 8 for true satisfaction- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Ha! She confessed that she just doesn't like the way speakers look in general...crazy talk. Maybe I should just get some giant Magnepans and call it a dayChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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You'll also want to pull them all the way forward to the front edge of the table.
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Thanks. I'll try that. I ordered some Isoacoustics mini pucks. I liked what the Gaia did for my VR'2 previously.ChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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Ha! She confessed that she just doesn't like the way speakers look in general...crazy talk. Maybe I should just get some giant Magnepans and call it a day
Test the waters & just do it. My wife had a hissy fit when she first saw the Maggie 1.7i's. Now fast forward a few months & she absolutely loves them when listening to a movie & also acknowledges how music has taken on a whole new dimension."2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up. -
I’m sure you’ll like them , they’ve gotten some great reviews !
I have a pair of the Ascend ELX Ribbon’s and love them.
That’s them next to the Salks when I first got them last year ….
Bk
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I am really liking them so far. The level of detail is awesome, and they have great bass for a smaller speaker. Now my question is....if I want to hook up my SVS subs to them, how do I do that with my Cary integrated for 2 channel AND my AVR for home theater? I've read about mini-dsp...but lack understanding. There was a time when I considered myself on top of these technology wise...ChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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Curious , did you consider the Sierra-2EX V2 with the RAAL ribbon tweeter?
BkPS Audio S300 , WiiM Ultra , Yamaha wxc-50 , Salk SuperCharged Songtowers , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 48” - BEDROOM
B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL
Parasound A21, Eversolo DMP-A8 , Kimber Kable 4vs , Ascend Acoustics ELX Ribbon Towers , Sony XBR-A8F 65” OLED - DEN , MAIN system
Onkyo TX-nr609 , Polk atrium 7 , Boston acoustic sound ware (4) , Boston acoustic sub , B&W center , Sony 65” TV - PATIO -
I did. I had a conversation with Dave, and he recommended the LX given my uses. He did recommended a ribbon when I add a center.ChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
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I did. I had a conversation with Dave, and he recommended the LX given my uses. He did recommended a ribbon when I add a center.
Dave’s a class act ! He didn’t try to up-sell ‘ya ….
Great speakers that punch way above their price point - I can’t tell ya how good my ELX’s are … Endgame speakers , and my Salk's are phenomenal- that’s how good the ELX’s are …
Congrats and enjoy , you prob won’t find better at that price , or above , within reason .
Bk
PS Audio S300 , WiiM Ultra , Yamaha wxc-50 , Salk SuperCharged Songtowers , Kimber Kable 4TC, Sony 48” - BEDROOM
B&K EX-442 ( it will go in my casket when I die ... ) , PS Audio 4.6 preamp ( old school , but it still jams on ... ) , Eversolo DMP-A6 , Boston Acoustic voyager 7’s - POOL
Parasound A21, Eversolo DMP-A8 , Kimber Kable 4vs , Ascend Acoustics ELX Ribbon Towers , Sony XBR-A8F 65” OLED - DEN , MAIN system
Onkyo TX-nr609 , Polk atrium 7 , Boston acoustic sound ware (4) , Boston acoustic sub , B&W center , Sony 65” TV - PATIO -
Using the isoacoustics pods to raise the speakers made a tremendous difference in bass output and high end detail. Thank you for the recommendation!ChrisIntegrated Amp: Cary SI-300D Processor: Marantz SR7012 Streaming: Bluesound Node 2I 4K Bluray: Panasonic UB820Mains: Von Schweikert VR2Center: Von Schweikert LCR15 Subs: 2 SVS Sb13 Ultra (HT Only) Analysis Plus Cables
