Sierra-2 L/R w/Sierra Horizon center?

[Bruce Watson]

My question is: will I be able to run the 2's with the Horizon Center w/RAAL once I can afford it, and still have a good listening experience for 5.1?

Yes. And a less expensive alternative is that you can also use a third Sierra 2 as center (Ascend can rotate the RAAL driver 90 degrees so you can use it horizontally). This is what I'm using right now and I really don't feel the need for the Horizon center. I may upgrade later, IDK, but I'm not hearing any deficiencies that need correction at this point. It's really quite good for music and movies both.

EDIT: I should point out that I'm also running a pair of Rythmik LVX12 subs which make the home theater part rock. How much the subs help music depends of course on what kind of music.

[curtis]

Yes. And a less expensive alternative is that you can also use a third Sierra 2 as center (Ascend can rotate the RAAL driver 90 degrees so you can use it horizontally). This is what I'm using right now and I really don't feel the need for the Horizon center. I may upgrade later, IDK, but I'm not hearing any deficiencies that need correction at this point. It's really quite good for music and movies both.

The Sierra-2 as a center is rock solid.

[racrawford65]

S2 is available as a center (with rotated RAAL). As Curtis said, it is a great center.

[Blingleberry]

I did LCR S2's because I needed to fit the center inside a salamander cabinet. The center is horizontally oriented and behind a grilled door.

I'm very happy with it. The voicing is pretty seamless.

[crazycuz2k]

I run sierra-1 NrT’s with a RAAL horizon and it’s the front soundfield is seamless. Prefer the NrT’s because I can use the port plugs and have them recessed. I wanted the increased clarity and horizontal dispersion of the RAAL for dialogue in movies.

[2000m2]

I started with the Sierra-2’s LCR and ended up upgrading the center to the Horizion. It’s probably overkill, but I am very pleased with the clarity for both movies and just simple TV watching.

[natetg57]

I run sierra-1 NrT’s with a RAAL horizon and it’s the front soundfield is seamless. Prefer the NrT’s because I can use the port plugs and have them recessed. I wanted the increased clarity and horizontal dispersion of the RAAL for dialogue in movies.

Regarding using port plugs in NrT's...I had Sierra-2s as surrounds in the back corners of my room before I changed to Luna's. The port plugs helped tame some of the extra bass from having them directly in a corner. Just wanted to mention this in case you wondered if the port plugs would also work with Sierra-2s.