Is there anyone using Sierra towers w/RAAL in a Home Theater set up

[rsmt2000]

I know the towers are extremely well suited for music but wondering If there is any one using these exclusively or mostly for movies in a dedicated theatre set up. If so may I know the size of the room these can fill with ear bleeding movie/concert levels?

If it works well, I will round up my theatre with Lunas all around and go lunatic:-)


If Sierra towers won't cut it, I will need to probably look at Salk soundscape 8s or HE designs like JTR, Seaton or PSA speakers.

Thanks for any helpful input.

[mikesiskav]

I'm sure many people use the towers for watching movies, although I have not heard of anyone using the them in a dedicated theater setup.

How loud exactly are you talking about? Reference level is 105dB max from the mains, and 115dB for LFE. Is that a volume level you would typically listen at? It's very loud.

Based on my own measurements of the Sierra-2, and looking at the specs of the towers, I do believe the Sierra towers could hit reference levels but it's going to depend on your amplification and your seating distance from the speakers.

[davef]

I know the towers are extremely well suited for music but wondering If there is any one using these exclusively or mostly for movies in a dedicated theatre set up. If so may I know the size of the room these can fill with ear bleeding movie/concert levels?

If it works well, I will round up my theatre with Lunas all around and go lunatic:-)


If Sierra towers won't cut it, I will need to probably look at Salk soundscape 8s or HE designs like JTR, Seaton or PSA speakers.

Thanks for any helpful input.

We have loads of customers using our ribbon towers in dedicated theater rooms, in fact - I'd say about 30-40% of our tower customers.

Achievable max volume levels can not be determined by room size, but on how far back you will be sitting from the speakers. What will be your listening distance from the front speakers?

[rsmt2000]

We have loads of customers using our ribbon towers in dedicated theater rooms, in fact - I'd say about 30-40% of our tower customers.

Achievable max volume levels can not be determined by room size, but on how far back you will be sitting from the speakers. What will be your listening distance from the front speakers?

About 20 to 25 feet from front speakers

[davef]

About 20 to 25 feet from front speakers

This is a very considerable listening distance and if you truly wish to reach 105dB peaks from each speaker at this distance, even with our 91 dB efficiency rating - our towers and horizon will require ~1200 watts of power each, which is way beyond the power handling capabilities of these speakers (and most speakers).

To reach this volume level at this listening distance with 100 watts of power, you are going to need speakers with an efficiency rating of ~ 100dB at 2.83v/1 meter. Salk Soundscape 8's at 87dB efficiency will require 2400 watts, and obviously these won't cut it either... JTR is likely your only option.

My honest recommendation is to move your listening distance much closer to around 10 feet, which will then open up many more options for speakers - including our Towers. 20 - 25 feet is just too far if you want movie theater reference levels....

[Beave]

Yeah, 20-25 feet is really far (relatively speaking) and will require really high efficiency speakers or something from pro/commercial audio. Hardly any (if any at all) of the usual brands of home speakers can meet those requirements.

[jjackkrash]

I am considering 3 Sierra Towers for L/C/R duty in a 13'w x 22'l x 8'h dedicated room to sit behind an AT screen. I can provide them with whatever power they require. I would most likely run crossovers at the standard 80Hz unless there was a reason to go higher or lower paired with capable subs (currently 4 Seaton SubMersives corner loaded). I have a few questions:

1. Are the RAAL tweeters suited for behind screen duty, or am I losing their advantage by placing them behind an AT Screen?

2. How much power will they take before thermal compression kicks in?

3. Are the Sierra Towers capable of sustained reference levels to an MLP of 10-12 feet?

I was considering HE speakers with compression drivers for my dedicated movie room, but I am growing very fond of my Sierra 2's in my living room and was wondering if the Towers would be a good fit for my dedicated room.

Thanks in advance.