Thanks for the review Curtis - the comparison to Ascends is definitely helpful. I've been meaning to get down to AV123 to hear the new stuff (ELT, tykes), but the whole getting married in three days has kept me busy. :)
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Thanks for the review Curtis - the comparison to Ascends is definitely helpful. I've been meaning to get down to AV123 to hear the new stuff (ELT, tykes), but the whole getting married in three days has kept me busy. :)
Married?? Congratulations!! Enjoy!
-curtis
"...but the whole getting married in three days has kept me busy. :)"
Brad I'm glad I'm not the only one with this illness. Our second daughter was born Sunday 9/7 at 11.:30 pm. First time I get to a computer, three days later, do I e-mail the news to everyone?...NO, I go to the ascendforum. :^) LOL
Nice write up Curtis.
Quinn!! Congrats!! I knew there was a reason you have been so quiet.
-curtis
Congrats Quinn - I hope all is well with the family.
I'm guessing Friday will be the last day I'm around here for a couple of weeks. We're looking forward to a nice, relaxing honeymoon.
I took some pictures for looks and size comparison:
http://www.thechangs.us/front.jpg
http://www.thechangs.us/frontl.jpg
http://www.thechangs.us/frontr.jpg
http://www.thechangs.us/top.jpg
-curtis
Thanks for the review, Curtis. It appears from your review that the ELT has a lot in common with my memory of the Aperion Intimus speakers down to even a similar enclosure. Are they actually similar?
I thought the same thing at first when I saw pictures. What really makes them look similar is the shape of the grill. Otherwise, the ELT is bigger from what I remember the Aperion, with a nicer finish.
-curtis
Curtis,
I really enjoyed the write-up too, however, I am curious how long you're going to keep the ELTs for? I will NOT be able to make it down your way next week, but I am planning to go down the week of 9/22 (following week)due to work commitments out of state. Questions: 1) any spare time early the week of 9/22 for an Ascend demo at your place? and 2) Will you still have the ELTs (assuming you have time for a demo)at your place so I could have a listen to those too? Better yet, maybe I could also stop in Hanford, CA. on my way to So. Calif. and pick up some Vandersteens at the factory and bring those down for you to demo too (hehehe)? JK... Sorry about that, all this audio demo talk can get a guy worked up, ya know... Anyway, thanks for your post!! Stuff like that makes a difference!
Dave.
Hi,
I just joined the forum and i am very intriguid by the Ascends. I have narrowed down my choices to these systems:
Ascend CBM 170's - mains and surrounds - CMT340 center
Rocket's ELT system
Axiom Grand master theater
I already have a great sub in the SVS 20-39 PC+. I want a system that hit reference levels and still sound great. My room dimensions are 24x13 with 9' ceiling's. I would only be sitting about 8 ft from the front three speakers because my room is a combo living room/dining room. Which of these systems is cleanest at higher volumes? BTW i will be powering these speakers with a B&K AV 5000II amp that is 125x5 into 8ohms and 180x5 into 4 ohms. HT is primary importance but i want music to sound good also. I would really appreciate any help you guys could give. I want to make my decision soon.
Thanks,
Dalton
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Curtis,
I really enjoyed the write-up too, however, I am curious how long you're going to keep the ELTs for? I will NOT be able to make it down your way next week, but I am planning to go down the week of 9/22 (following week)due to work commitments out of state. Questions: 1) any spare time early the week of 9/22 for an Ascend demo at your place? and 2) Will you still have the ELTs (assuming you have time for a demo)at your place so I could have a listen to those too? Better yet, maybe I could also stop in Hanford, CA. on my way to So. Calif. and pick up some Vandersteens at the factory and bring those down for you to demo too (hehehe)? JK... Sorry about that, all this audio demo talk can get a guy worked up, ya know... Anyway, thanks for your post!! Stuff like that makes a difference!
Dave.
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Dave,
Really wish you were serious about getting the Vandersteens! [:)] I did not know they were in Hanford, CA.
Anyways, I should still have the ELT's that week.
Someone else was here today to listen to the ELT's, CBM-170, and CMT-340. He had been to B&M stores and liked the B&W CDM603(I am not sure I have the model correct) and the Paradigm Monitor 7. He left wanting the CMT-340.
-curtis
Curtis,
If you dont mind me stopping by Saturday the 20th, I'd love to drop by and give em the ole A/B ;)
ZeN
ZeN
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Curtis,
If you dont mind me stopping by Saturday the 20th, I'd love to drop by and give em the ole A/B ;)
ZeN
ZeN
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^^ Yes, I like my name that much ;) Silly previewer, doesnt include the sig!
ZeN
Really wish you were serious about getting the Vandersteens! [:)] I did not know they were in Hanford, CA.
-curtis
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Curtis,
I seriously doubt Vandersteen would allow me to just borrow a set. [:p] They are extremely picky about "how" the set-up is done with their speakers, and are very specific with their dealers in this regard. There is a formal optimization protocol that they developed and want followed (according to their website). I may just call them though just for kicks and ask..?? In fact, I think I'll just ask if they have a demo room set-up at their facility where I could stop by to have a listen anyway at the mother ship.. Maybe we can talk again sometime next week to see how the week of 9/22 does or doesn't work for you for the Ascend (and maybe ELT) demo..??
Again Curtis, it is so obvious how you play a very helpful role ongoing to audio neophytes like myself and others on this forum as well as several others I look into and see your tracks from one end to the next! Thanks.
Dave.
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dalton
Hi,
I just joined the forum and i am very intriguid by the Ascends. I have narrowed down my choices to these systems:
Ascend CBM 170's - mains and surrounds - CMT340 center
Rocket's ELT system
Axiom Grand master theater
I already have a great sub in the SVS 20-39 PC+. I want a system that hit reference levels and still sound great. My room dimensions are 24x13 with 9' ceiling's. I would only be sitting about 8 ft from the front three speakers because my room is a combo living room/dining room. Which of these systems is cleanest at higher volumes? BTW i will be powering these speakers with a B&K AV 5000II amp that is 125x5 into 8ohms and 180x5 into 4 ohms. HT is primary importance but i want music to sound good also. I would really appreciate any help you guys could give. I want to make my decision soon.
Thanks,
Dalton
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Dalton,
Can you define your meaning of "reference level"? I have found that this means different things to different people.
-curtis
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by delling001
Curtis,
I seriously doubt Vandersteen would allow me to just borrow a set. [:p] They are extremely picky about "how" the set-up is done with their speakers, and are very specific with their dealers in this regard. There is a formal optimization protocol that they developed and want followed (according to their website). I may just call them though just for kicks and ask..?? In fact, I think I'll just ask if they have a demo room set-up at their facility where I could stop by to have a listen anyway at the mother ship.. Maybe we can talk again sometime next week to see how the week of 9/22 does or doesn't work for you for the Ascend (and maybe ELT) demo..??
Again Curtis, it is so obvious how you play a very helpful role ongoing to audio neophytes like myself and others on this forum as well as several others I look into and see your tracks from one end to the next! Thanks.
Dave.
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Dave,
Thanks for the kind words. Wednesdays are usually the best for me. So later next week let me know how thing are looking and we can plan something.
-curtis
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Curtis,
If you dont mind me stopping by Saturday the 20th, I'd love to drop by and give em the ole A/B ;)
ZeN
ZeN
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ZeN ZeN....
Saturdays are sometimes tough with the kids....we are running around doing a lot of stuff on the weekends. Just give me a ring, and if we are here, then no problem. Or maybe swing by in morning....we usually don't get out until after 10am.
-curtis
I like this thread , it gives people a chance to look at the CBM 170 upclose to see what they really look like.But isnt kind of unfair to compare a speaker with a 6 1/2 woofer thats obviously bigger phsycially than a 5 1/2 woofer speakers.