So last night I knocked over my right Sierra-1 while fiddling with some cables behind the TV. It tumbled... right into my subwoofer. My UFW-10 has a nice big slash now on the woofer from the Sierra (as well as cosmetic damage to the top piano black surface). I even managed to ding one of the corners of the Sierra Anyway, I'm pretty pissed at myself, since I was going to sell this sub to help finance my Rythmik purchase. Clearly I need some better stands or to be less clumsy.
So, the need for a new sub has just become much more pressing. I was really hoping for a bamboo veneer, but that does not seem to be an imminent option. And, according to Brian, a downfiring sub will not be the best on my wood floors so the D-15SE is out (though if my UFW-10 had been downfiring it would have saved the woofer!) Therefore, I'm pretty much left with the F15 (would rather go 15" than 12" for the extra output, since with the new 15" driver it sounds like it is ok to cross at 80hz if I choose, and the sq is essentially equal to the 12").
I don't really like the black oak. So my question is, is the Walnut finish real wood veneer? While it would be another unmatched wood in my living room, it might look alright.
Also (and I will check with Ascend directly as well) is there any update regarding the ability to pick up the subs at Ascend's offices?