Re: Ascend Acoustics Official Music Recommendation Thread
I really appreciate this thread as I cannot think of a better way to be introduced to new favorite music. Just a few to mention that seem to get the best out of my 170 original mains is Muddy Waters "folk singer" in HDAD
24/192 and 24/96
For the surround I like the Coldplay Live 2003" and
Celine " All the Way A decade of songs and video"
but like more and more people I meet, my taste for music seems to be all over the place
I am using a HK AVR435, anyone have any opinions on how much better this piece of electronics would sound with the Sierras
I am using a Denon 3910 for my source
340se for center and inwall rears with a Rel Strata III subwoofer
My room is small
Rob
Re: Ascend Acoustics Official Music Recommendation Thread
Listening to Joni Mitchell's "A Case Of You" right now..
Fantastic..
I will have to get the CD "Blue" of hers after listening to this on Sierras.
I always liked Circle game as well.
Ooooops......A Perfect Circle is coming on!!
Judith!!
CYA!
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Originally Posted by
Robert7
I am using a HK AVR435, anyone have any opinions on how much better this piece of electronics would sound with the Sierras
I am using a Denon 3910 for my source
340se for center and inwall rears with a Rel Strata III subwoofer
My room is small
Rob
I'm using HK247 with Sierra Front stage and it sounds awesome.
On the other hand, I picked up "A meeting by the river" after reading about it in this thread and really liked the title song.
Re: Ascend Acoustics Official Music Recommendation Thread
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Originally Posted by
Robert7
I am using a HK AVR435, anyone have any opinions on how much better this piece of electronics would sound with the Sierras
I am using a Denon 3910 for my source
340se for center and inwall rears with a Rel Strata III subwoofer
My room is small
Rob
Hi Rob, in my opinion, upgrading to the Sierra-1 would offer a significant improvement but only you can be the judge :)
Re: Ascend Acoustics Official Music Recommendation Thread
One of the best recordings I have heard recently on my sierras with my new proceed amp is the Blu-Ray of Dave Mathews & Tim Reynolds Live at Radio City MH. Its uncompressed sound & sounds phenominal!
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ani difranco's self-compiled retrospective "Canon" is a very good 2-disc album, and sounds fantastic on the 340SEs.
also, if you like ska/punk at all, Streetlight Manifesto's newest album, "Somewhere in the Between," has some really amazing horn sections. i've been pretty much hooked on it since it was released.
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Highly recommended;
Chicago Underground Duo- in praise of shadows
Chicago Underground Trio- SLON
If you like progressive jazz these two cds are for you. The current Chicago jazz scene is very rich and lively,and has been for years.
musicians-Rob Mazurek-cornet/computer
Chad Taylor-drums
Noel Kupersmith-bass/computer
A combination of acoustic and computer sound compositions. A sonic treat for your ears,and your Ascend loudspeakers. Superbly recorded.
I found these compositions quite intuitive, easy to listen,very enjoyable and quite refreshing.
http://www.thrilljockey.com/artists/index.html?id=10011
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jvillas
I found these compositions quite intuitive, easy to listen,very enjoyable and quite refreshing.
So your saying these are like a really good soft drink? Excellent!
the way to purchase music
This is not really a recommendation for the music....as I am not a big Nine Inch Nails fan(although some of the tracks I like).
But it is more of an endorsment on how they are selling their latest offering. I certainly hope music is sold this way more often in the future.
For $5, you can download the entire 36 tracks in a lossless format. There are also different versions as well....from free MP3's all the way to special edition discs and vinyl, also Blu-Ray.
Myself, I went the $5 route, and got all the tracks in FLAC.
http://ghosts.nin.com/
It also helps if you have a fast internet connection.
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Ah, thanks for reminding me Curtis. Good stuff! :)