Skip to content
  • Register

    • New speakers - Ascend Sierra LX

    Posts: 591
    in Speakers
    lqbk32c21bgj.jpg

    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
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Comments

    • Posts: 28,992
      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.
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 28,992
      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.
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      edited February 12
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 4,913
      I would have just moved the system out and let her listen to tv speakers. :D
      Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
      Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
      Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
      Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
      Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
      Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
      Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
      Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
      Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
      Puritan PSM156
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 28,992
      Iso acoustics makes a good product.
      - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 28,992
      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.
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      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
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 13,032
      You'll also want to pull them all the way forward to the front edge of the table.
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 5,105
      dagame27 wrote: »
      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.
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 762
      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 ….

      Bketq95m8ghpuh.png
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 762
      Curious , did you consider the Sierra-2EX V2 with the RAAL ribbon tweeter?

      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 762
      edited February 14
      dagame27 wrote: »
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 507
      I have a pair of the Ascend Sierra LX there's a lot of port noise and chuffing, you may want to use the plugs but this depends on the content you are playing. In my case Dave recommended I plug them and use a sub.
      • Living Room Music-2.1 Polk Legend L800 | SVS SB1000Pro | McIntosh C70 | McIntosh MA5200 (Treble) | McIntosh MC452 (Bass) | Sublimeacoustic K231 Active xover | Denon DP-2500A | Denafrips Ares II | Marantz HD-CD1 | Belkin Soundform Connect | iPad Pro USB to DAC
      • Home Theater-9.7.6/15.1 (Atmos/Auro-3D) Polk LSiM707, LSiM706c, LSiM702 F/X [x6], Height LSiM703 [x6], HSU ULS-15Mk2x4, VTF-15HMk2x2, VTF-TN1 | Trinnov Altitude 16+4 (2024) | Rotel RB-1590 (L/R) | Appollon NC500 11ch | Martin Logan MP500x2 | Topping DX7s, E50 | AppleTV 4K | Zidoo Z9X | JVC RS2100 | 150” Elite Screen Acoustic Pro UHD
      • Game Room-5.1 Polk LSi25, LSiC, LSiF/X | Marantz SR7009 | AppleTV 4K | Sony UBP-X800 | Xbox One S | Sony PS2, PS3 | Nintendo Wii | Gaming PC | Sony 75" LCD
      • Master Bedroom Music-2.0 Totem Hawk | Marantz PM-10 | Marantz SA-10 | SONY PS-HX500
      • Office-2.1 B&W Formation Duo and Bass
      • Daughter's Gaming Rig-2.0 Ascend Acoustics Sierra LX | Martin Logan Forte
      • Orphans DSW microPRO3000x2 | Rotel RA-1570 | Marantz AV8805A
      • Guest Room 2-2.0 Klipsch RP-600M | SMSL DO100 Pro 2 | Pass ACA v1.6 Monoblocks
      • Guest Room 3-3.0 Martin Logan Motion 40, 50XT | Onkyo TX-SR705 | Apple TV | Samsung 55" TV
      • Guest Room 4-2.0 QAcoustics 3030i | Sansui AU-6900 | Sansui FR-1080 | Fire TV
      • Maintenance: Pro-Ject VC-S Record Cleaning Machine
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
    • Posts: 591
      Thank you. I came to a similar conclusion. I'm currently using the plugs, and are using my SVS for 2 channel as well.
      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
      · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links