cryptic message on sub page?

[ebh]

http://ascendacoustics.com/pages/pro.../subintro.html

All it says, is, "Stay Tuned For An Exciting Announcement Regarding Subwoofers for 2007 and Beyond!!!" At least nothing else loads on my computer.

the title of the page still says Hsu subs, so is this just referring to Hsu's new lineup... or something more?

[BradJudy]

Well, Hsu did just release a whole new lineup. It could be that, or it could be Ascend subs.

If it is Ascend subs, David has been very tight-lipped. I've talked with him about subs recently in personal communications and he didn't give any indication that I should hold off in favor of upcoming Ascend subs. Of course, he's always tight-lipped about new products.

[Wiluven]

I called to order a complete system and a Hsu Sub from Ascend and they told me that they are not authorized to sell Hsu Subs for the time being. They wouldn't give much information but said to go ahead and order from Hsu directly and they hope to have the matter worked out sometime in the next few weeks.

[drewface]

oh man... if there is an ascend sub coming out...



woo... i don't know if i'd be able to restrain myself.

[davef]

Hi Guys,

We are currently evaluating a few different options regarding subwoofers. I can't mention what those options are, just yet, but I will say that we are excited about it

In the meantime -- if you need a subwoofer I strongly recommend evaluating products from SV Sound (SVS) and Hsu Research.

[BradJudy]

Any hint as to when these new options might be available?

[JackT]

Hi Guys,

We are currently evaluating a few different options regarding subwoofers. I can't mention what those options are, just yet, but I will say that we are excited about it

In the meantime -- if you need a subwoofer I strongly recommend evaluating products from SV Sound (SVS) and Hsu Research.

One thing that has changed in recent years is that these sub companies are now also directly competing in the loudspeaker realm. I wonder if that changes the kind of relationships compaines like HSU are interested in having with companies like Ascend. SVS will soon have multiple lines of loudspeakers. The current SBS/SCS look to be pretty good little speakers.

I guess what I'm saying is my guess is Ascend will be offering it's own subwoofer. Right now, it seems like EVERYONE does speakers AND subs. (SVS, HSU, Axiom, AV123, etc.)

[Jonnyozero3]

Hi Guys,

We are currently evaluating a few different options regarding subwoofers. I can't mention what those options are, just yet, but I will say that we are excited about it

In the meantime -- if you need a subwoofer I strongly recommend evaluating products from SV Sound (SVS) and Hsu Research.

Very interesting, Dave. I am intrigued to say the least. If you make a sub I'm going to be very mad at you, because even thought it might take a while, I will have to buy one someday to try it out. You're going to cost me money!

[stimuli]

Hi Guys,

We are currently evaluating a few different options regarding subwoofers. I can't mention what those options are, just yet, but I will say that we are excited about it

In the meantime -- if you need a subwoofer I strongly recommend evaluating products from SV Sound (SVS) and Hsu Research.

Dave, any hints as to when we can expect an announcement? I'll be in the market for a sub soon, to compliment my CBM 170s, and am looking at Hsu and SVS. The lack of a subwoofer option from you seems like a glaring hole in the lineup.

If you are developing your own, you'd have to produce either something as good as SVS and Hsu, and cheaper, or better than them, but priced about the same. SVS in particular are heavy hitters performance-wise, with Hsu focused more on value and practicality (they are priced very reasonably in Canada). Does Ascend have something to bring to the table?

As a consumer of audio hardware, I'm ecstatic about all these high quality companies advancing the market rapidly with breakthrough products at bargain prices. Their competition with each other accelerates innovation.