I'm with Curtis. It would take a good bit of money to get an improvement worth it over my 340s. We heard a pair $5K speakers at the Austin GTG that the 170s had better mids than. I too am waiting to see what Dave gives us next.
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I'm with Curtis. It would take a good bit of money to get an improvement worth it over my 340s. We heard a pair $5K speakers at the Austin GTG that the 170s had better mids than. I too am waiting to see what Dave gives us next.
The Josephs look interesting, but at 83db sensitivity, you'd need some decent power behind them.
I have heard Dave speak highly of the TAD before and I'm interested in hearing them. Perhaps next year I'll head out to CES.
Clutch: I think you hit on perhaps the most logical upgrade from the Ascends, although I haven't heard them, so I don't know if the performance increase is worth the price difference. There are also a LOT of options in the $1500/pair range of the 150.
If I had the cash, it'd be an Anthem D1 with M&K's active THX Ultra2 speakers x 7 and a couple of Mark Seaton and Tom Danley's new PB-12 "Tower of Power" subs. I also will probably try my hand at building a pair of Adire's new LCR once our move is completed in September and I have a shop to work in. If they sound great, then I'd like to build more. As for my dream setup, well, unless I also get that money tree it won't happen anytime soon. My Ascends leave very little to be desired and I'd have to spend a LOT more to justify upgrading to anything.
- EVH III
Hey Clutch... Don't know what to say or even what to think about this, maybe you should see a professional Tell you what, come visit our new office and I promise you can shake my handOriginally Posted by ClutchBrake
All I will say at this time regarding something new is that I have indeed been quite busy and that I plan to once again create quite a stir..... and that is all I will and can say right now.... Absolutely no time frame (because I honestly don't know right now)...
Good to hear, Dave. Count me in on whatever it is whenever you can.
- EVH III
I look forward to something new as well. I'll put my money on a flagship floorstander ($1-1.5k/pair range).
Hmmmm, wonder what Dave has in store for us. Floor-standers with Ascend sound and choice of finishes....Drool! On another note, have you guys heard Odyssey Audio products. I recall thinking that they had great sound at the HE2003 show in SF. To me it was a very impressive demo. I think it was the Nightingale speakers with one of their amps.
waiting for the new Ascend toys......
Ajay
Paradigm Signature S2s, perhaps when I find a group at a great price in the used market. Perfectly happy with my 170s right now though. As others have said, if you like their neutral quality and don't need polished rosewood, you can't beat the performance/value.
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I've been very happy with my setup for 2 years now, only new thing I bought was a smaller DVD player, changer was just taking up to much room. But if I had some cash burning a hole in my pocket and a dedicated room, I'd look at getting some Mackie HR824's and a pre/pro with balanced connections. http://www.studica.com/products/prod...roductid=11198
I just got my Ascends a couple of months ago, it was my upgrade!
Next upgrade will be to a Hi-Def capable TV. Probably in a year or two.
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Equipment List:
Hitachi 57F59 HD CRT RPTV
Outlaw 990/7125 PrePro/Amp
Panasonic BD10 Blu-Ray Player
Mains: Ascend CMT-340M
Center: Ascend CMT-340C
Surrounds: Ascend CBM-170
Sub: SVS 25-31PC