Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
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Originally Posted by
merrymaid520
I have the Towers with the RAAL and use the Sierra-1 center with Nrt and it blends well for me. I do of course plan to get the STC (RAAL version) eventually but right now, I am more than happy! We would both have very similar setups, I also have the D15SE, but my surrounds are sierras:p
I currently have the same speakers except for the sub (an SVS PC-13 Ultra), waiting on the matching center. The NrT blends seamlessly in my speaker complement. I listen to a lot of multichannel music, the center would definitely draw attntion to itself if it didn't blend well.
Jay
Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
I probably missed it, but what are the dimensions and specs for the Sierra Tower Center?
Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
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Originally Posted by
sesquipedalian
I probably missed it, but what are the dimensions and specs for the Sierra Tower Center?
Try here.... http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/sho...&postcount=732
Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
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Originally Posted by
Mag_Neato
Thanks. :)
Re: The STC -- this is NO "center" channel speaker!!!
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Originally Posted by
davef
Not only are these the absolute perfect match to the Sierra Towers, but their performance as mains is causing me to re-think everything. Although this is EASILY the absolute best center I have ever heard, I must re-consider our original intention to market this speaker as a “center” Their performance as left/right mains is, quite frankly, astonishing and I can see many people using these as fronts.
Intriguing. Pretty hefty stand mounts, particularly if used in a horizontal configuration. What sort of stand would you use? Perhaps two stands on each side to support the speakers?
You're always giving us something new to think about.
Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
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Originally Posted by
petmotel
I currently have the same speakers except for the sub (an SVS PC-13 Ultra), waiting on the matching center. The NrT blends seamlessly in my speaker complement. I listen to a lot of multichannel music, the center would definitely draw attntion to itself if it didn't blend well.
Jay
This is all good to hear. Thanks guys. Does anyone else have an opinion on this?
Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
Here is a brief video I took last night showing SPL peaks.
This is using two of the "centers" at 10 feet back coming off a 150 watt amplifier with headroom to spare.
As you can see, we are hitting 110dB peaks with 2-channel music, only 2 speakers, and there is no compression or distortion and bass is extending down to the very low 30's.
No subwoofer connected and the SPL meter used is a professional model and fully calibrated.
http://youtu.be/vY2XV8oqSqE
Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
Dave,
You are making it difficult for me not to order the STC RAAL after reading your recent posts. Just bought a new place so I need to resist the urge to upgrade:)
Might you be able to shed light on any differences in sound between the STC and the Towers for 2ch listening?
Thanks.
Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
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Originally Posted by
davef
Here is a brief video I took last night showing SPL peaks.
This is using two of the "centers" at 10 feet back coming off a 150 watt amplifier with headroom to spare.
As you can see, we are hitting 110dB peaks with 2-channel music, only 2 speakers, and there is no compression or distortion and bass is extending down to the very low 30's.
No subwoofer connected and the SPL meter used is a professional model and fully calibrated.
http://youtu.be/vY2XV8oqSqE
Dave,
I hate to break it to you...but you really need to upgrade that TV :D
In all seriousness, that's some output! I also am curious - if one had the space for either the tower or the compact tower, would you necessarily recommend one over the other? What would the benefits be to running three compact towers across the front versus the "normal" pair of vertical towers and a "center" setup?
PS: Not the music I thought you'd be auditioning with. Hilarious :)
Re: The Tower Discussion Thread!
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Originally Posted by
Jonnyozero3
Dave,
I hate to break it to you...but you really need to upgrade that TV :D
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LOL. I read that line before I watched the youtube clip. After watching the clip, I see exactly what you mean.
Dave, damnit, stop taunting me with reports of how good the STC sounds. :D But seriously, I'm glad to hear that you are so happy with it. I love my Sierra Towers, but the STC is the one piece I've been waiting for to complete my home theater upgrade.