. Sierra 2's Ascend monitors,,,,,,

2bigears · « **on:** 22 Dec 2016, 04:48 pm »

hi all, happy holidays ,,,, those turkeys are running up here in Canada ,, just to stay warm ,, and
avoid the ovens.... just bought a set of Sierra 2's ,,,, not heard these of course.

Are they a contender ? Wondering on the performance ? Any help , thanks very much ..
Pascal.

. Ohh, I've never heard a ribbon ,,,,

2bigears · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 Dec 2016, 01:56 am »

. Merry Holidays all. Let the music play ,,,,

JLM · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 Dec 2016, 10:46 am »

Since you've started this thread in the speaker review sub-circle I'm looking forward to your impressions.

GerryD · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 Dec 2016, 12:34 am »

Hope you enjoy your Sierra 2's as much as I enjoy mine. Love the RAAL tweeter.

Wind Chaser · « **Reply #4 on:** 24 Dec 2016, 01:06 am »

They look interesting and quite reasonably priced. Let us know how you like them..

stlrman · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 Dec 2016, 06:23 pm »

How much did u pay ?

JLM · « **Reply #6 on:** 25 Dec 2016, 12:53 pm »

Thought I'd let everyone know that the OP has informed me that he backed out of buying the Sierra 2's (and went with a speaker that is nearly twice the money), so not sure he'd reply to this thread. Too bad, as I'm still a very happy owner of the original CBM-170s and was looking forward to his impressions.

GerryD, have you had a chance to compare Sierra 2 against similarly priced competition?

Rocket_Ronny · « **Reply #7 on:** 25 Dec 2016, 02:50 pm »

JLM, which speakers? If it's not a military secret?

Rocket Ronny

JLM · « **Reply #8 on:** 26 Dec 2016, 12:12 pm »

No, just want to keep this thread on topic.

gregcss · « **Reply #9 on:** 26 Dec 2016, 12:42 pm »

Quote from: Rocket_Ronny on 25 Dec 2016, 02:50 pm

JLM, which speakers? If it's not a military secret?

Rocket Ronny

Boeing / Lockheed joint effort - they hit the brown note too hard.

2bigears · « **Reply #10 on:** 26 Dec 2016, 04:26 pm »

i bought a set of Bryston Mini T's . just earring them up now.

still like the looks of those Sierras ,,,,

Rocket_Ronny · « **Reply #11 on:** 26 Dec 2016, 04:28 pm »

Interesting choice. I did not know they made a stand mount 3 way. I would like to hear them. Can you say what they go for up here in Canada and where you bought them, Audio Ark?

Rocket Ronny

GerryD · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Dec 2016, 11:04 pm »

JLM....No, I did not compare the Sierra 2's to other similarly priced monitors. I was looking for a change from my Meadowlark Swift's(which I still use in a secondary system) and came across the Sierra 2's. I decided to give them a try, and I'm glad I did.

Rocket_Ronny · « **Reply #13 on:** 27 Dec 2016, 11:21 pm »

Since we are on the topic of monitors. I just bought a pair of System Audio Pandion 2s. Huh, what's that?

That's right, an unknown speaker in North America. Might be a hard sell down the road if I ever let them go. But I have learned from Wind Chasers mistake of selling his, I mean giving away his, Kef 101s way back when. He should have kept them for life as I should with these.

http://system-audio.com/product/sa-pandion-2-2/

These are pricey but thought to try them anyway. Look very promising and that small woofer has a massive xmax allowing a +- 1.5 db response down to 40 hz.

Rocket Ronny

opnly bafld · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 Dec 2016, 12:22 am »

Quote from: Rocket_Ronny on 27 Dec 2016, 11:21 pm

I just bought a pair of System Audio.......... Huh, what's that?

That's right, an unknown speaker in North America.

There are a few of us that know about them.

I liked all of the ones I have heard.
There was a dealer about 80 miles from me in central Illinois.

Rocket_Ronny · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 Dec 2016, 12:38 am »

Nice confirmation. Thanks

Rocket Ronny

JLM · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 Dec 2016, 12:55 am »

Other than great drivers and a very open design process, what makes the Pandion 2's so good?

2bigears · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 Dec 2016, 01:12 am »

those are ten grand ? big jump from 2or 3 grand sets ,,no ?

. A small speaker may sound good. But. Sound small ,, right ?
Apples and oranges ,,,,

Rocket_Ronny · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 Dec 2016, 03:05 am »

No, 6 grand Canadian retail but more like 3 beans for me with it being a demo unit.

Mini monitors are some of the best imaging speakers you can buy. They use a special long throw woofer to get +- 1.5 db down to 40 hz. So bigger sound than one would expect, at least I hope so as I have not heard them yet. Put those puppies with a pair of Rhythmik dual 8" subs that are here and you will have big sound. But for now they will mostly reside as computer speakers.

I just fell hard for what Scanspeak brings to the table in terms of a clarity, tone, body, combination; as I have the revelator woofers and illuminator tweeters in my truck and love the sound.

And it all started with this thread. Thanks 2 BigEars for spending my money.

Rocket Ronny

2bigears · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 Dec 2016, 04:42 am »

. This thread was to see if small speakers could stand on their own. No subs. Keep it simple .
Keep its parts few. The Bryson Mini T 's don't need a sub.