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kylem
06-11-2008, 10:10 PM
I guess I should introduce myself since I'm part of the Ascend family now. :D

My name's Kyle. I had considered buying some CMT-340's but after having some second thoughts and with a few PM's back and forth with Dave, my new PB Sierra-1's are now on their way! I'm really looking forward to getting them and setting them up.

Dave seems to be a great guy and has been a great help in helping me decide what to get. As I already told him, having that kind of access to the owner of the company has definitely played a major part in my decision to purchase Ascends.

Cheers!

buddhadas
06-11-2008, 11:20 PM
Welcome Kyle!

Post your impressions when you get your Sierra's. I still find myself in awe of these speakers. I'm an old guy and still remember the huge speakers from the 70's, however, the Sierra's blow most of them away.
Thank God for Dave and Ascend.

Jim

kylem
06-12-2008, 06:34 AM
Thanks Jim, I'll definitley post my impressions and maybe even some pics after I get it all setup.

DougMac
06-12-2008, 10:59 AM
Welcom Kyle!

Are you doing a 2 speaker setup or a HT setup? I know you're excited about getting your speakers. Mine arrived as promised by UPS, five days after ordering. I live in the sticks of Georgia, maybe yours won't take as long...

I join Jim in asking for a full report once they arrive. What will they be replacing?

Doug

kylem
06-12-2008, 12:18 PM
Thanks Doug. It will be a HT setup. Sierra-1's across the front and a pair of HTM-200's for surrounds and an Epik Valor sub. They're not replacing anything, it's a new room I finished upstairs. Downstairs in the living room I've got some crappy HK HKTS speakers and sub and an HK AVR235. I'm thinking this new setup will be just a little bit better sounding. ;)

davef
06-16-2008, 10:49 PM
I guess I should introduce myself since I'm part of the Ascend family now. :D

My name's Kyle. I had considered buying some CMT-340's but after having some second thoughts and with a few PM's back and forth with Dave, my new PB Sierra-1's are now on their way! I'm really looking forward to getting them and setting them up.

Dave seems to be a great guy and has been a great help in helping me decide what to get. As I already told him, having that kind of access to the owner of the company has definitely played a major part in my decision to purchase Ascends.

Cheers!

Hy Kyle,

It was my pleasure assisting you and welcome to our family!

Enjoy!!

rogerm
06-17-2008, 02:38 PM
Thanks Doug. It will be a HT setup. Sierra-1's across the front and a pair of HTM-200's for surrounds and an Epik Valor sub. They're not replacing anything, it's a new room I finished upstairs. Downstairs in the living room I've got some crappy HK HKTS speakers and sub and an HK AVR235. I'm thinking this new setup will be just a little bit better sounding. ;)

Hi Kyle, You will have a terrific new system and you will really like how well the Epik Valor performs with the Ascends. I've had my Valor and Sierra's together since Dec and love it. I echo the folks who want your impressions of the system.
Roger

kylem
06-17-2008, 09:58 PM
Hy Kyle,

It was my pleasure assisting you and welcome to our family!

Enjoy!!

Thanks Dave! My speakers all arrived today. If I were going by looks alone, I'd say these things were awesome! The piano black finish is first rate..I was afraid to touch 'em...lol! And I don't believe I've ever ordered anything online before that came packaged as well as these were...even the stands were double boxed!


Hi Kyle, You will have a terrific new system and you will really like how well the Epik Valor performs with the Ascends. I've had my Valor and Sierra's together since Dec and love it. I echo the folks who want your impressions of the system.
Roger

Thanks Roger, that's good to hear about the Valor. I've not had time to set everything up tonight other than wiring up the L/C/R's. Tomorrow I'll mount my surrounds and hook up the sub and start setting everything up hopefully.

Once I get evrything squared away I'll report back and maybe post some pics as well.

robruffo
06-18-2008, 12:03 AM
Hi Kyle, You will have a terrific new system and you will really like how well the Epik Valor performs with the Ascends. I've had my Valor and Sierra's together since Dec and love it. I echo the folks who want your impressions of the system.
Roger

How do you liek teh Valor? Did you audition other subs?

kylem
06-20-2008, 10:14 PM
So....I have everything setup and hope to spend some time with it all this weekend. One question though because I've seen several different recomendations....where should I set the crossovers for my Sierra's (and HTM-200SE's)?

Currently I have all five speakers set at small and 80Hz (and the Valor is set at 80Hz as well). Thanks in advance.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y224/kylemitchell/DSC01080bs.jpg

drewface
06-21-2008, 06:30 AM
people seem to either be doing 60 or 80 for their crossovers with the sierras. i would try both, as well as any other settings you may be interested in trying, and see which sounds best to you. every room is different. :)

edit: by the way, your setup looks nice!

kylem
06-21-2008, 06:34 AM
Thanks! (for the help and the comment)

I'll play around with it a little. :)