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Thread: Sierra's how do they compare

  1. #11
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    Default Re: Sierra's how do they compare

    Hi King, I look forward to reading your comments.

  2. #12
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    Default Re: Sierra's how do they compare

    Quote Originally Posted by King View Post
    Curious if there will be a big difference, or a lot closer then some might think.
    From the SF's I have heard before, I would say they will be fairly different.
    -curtis

  3. #13
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    Default Re: Sierra's how do they compare

    Quote Originally Posted by jschlesi View Post
    Has anyone auditioned them against the AV123 Ref 1s?
    I owned the Ref 1s and 1.8s a few years back. Both excellent speakers but with both the Ref 1s and 1.8s I found they caused listening fatigue after prolonged listening sessions. With the Sierras I have not had that problem one bit even at higher volumes.

    To be fair to the Refs my system has changed quite a bit since having them that being a dedicated 2CH preamp (Bel Canto PRe3). Going off of memory (a bad one for sure) the Sierras are a much better speaker in all areas of SQ IMO.

    I recently had speakers from Dynaudio, the Focus 140s and C1s both excellent speakers costing much more than the Sierras. I agree with Curtis' statement that the Sierras can hold their own against most if not all monitor speakers costing much more.

    Bill

  4. #14
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    Default Re: Sierra's how do they compare

    Here are some speakers I've owned before:

    Hales T-3's
    Axiom M80's
    Meadowlark Shearwater Hotrods
    Usher X-719
    Von Schweikert VR1
    Von Schweikert VR2
    Arum Cantus Leisure 2
    Silverline Preludes
    Fostex single driver speaker

    My Fostex's were very pleasing to listen to but were lacking a bit in bass and soundstage so I decided to try the Sierra's. With the Q-plugs (A type) installed I find them very hard to beat, even if they costed twice that amount. Aesthetically they are gorgeous in natural finish. The web pics don't do them justice. The only drawback is I find it hard to pull myself away from the stereo sometimes.

    Dave has created a great value product for audio enthusiasts.

  5. #15
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    Default Re: Sierra's how do they compare

    Quote Originally Posted by King View Post
    Anyone compare the Sonus Faber auditors or (M) to the Sierra's -1 ??
    The Sierras are just voiced different.
    The Sonus Faber (7k with stands, at one time) does some things better, like soundstage, and the upper notes are sweeter, to be blunt.
    Build looks, well you know that one too...

    With that said, I am now looking for my second set of Sierra's for another room.
    Very happy with them, even after the SF face off!
    Which says a lot.

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