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    Default Gloss Espresso and Gloss Dark Cherry finishes

    I noticed if you go to purchase a single Sierra 2 center speaker that there are "Gloss Espresso" and "Gloss Dark Cherry" finish options available. Has anyone purchased these? I would love to see some nice photos!
    Last edited by Soupial; 09-26-2020 at 03:14 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Soupial View Post
    I noticed if you go to purchase a single Sierra 2 center speaker that there are "Gloss Espresso" and "Gloss Dark Cherry" finish options available. Has anyone purchased these? I would love to see some nice photos!

    Huh, where do you see that? We haven't offered those finishes in about 7 years now.
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    http://www.ascendacoustics.com/Merch...t_Code=9SRM2SP

    In the drop down menu where you select your finish.

    That's too bad those aren't offered anymore. I bet the glossy espresso was gorgeous!

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    I have the gloss espresso for my front three. I have matte espresso for my surrounds. I personally like the matte better.
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    Default Re: Gloss Espresso and Gloss Dark Cherry finishes

    You can do a Google image search for "Ascend Sierra gloss" and see lots of images of the high gloss finishes in cherry and espresso.

    Here's a link to my Google image search:
    https://www.google.com/search?q=asce...w=1366&bih=674

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    Default Re: Gloss Espresso and Gloss Dark Cherry finishes

    Wow, those really are beautiful! I wonder why they were discontinued?

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    Last edited by white_darren; 09-27-2020 at 08:44 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Soupial View Post
    Wow, those really are beautiful! I wonder why they were discontinued?
    They were discontinued because as more and more consumers build dual usage systems, for music and home theater, piano gloss / high gloss became more and more unpopular. This is because in a typical environment with the speakers placed to the left / right of a TV, and center below TV - with the lights off, the high reflectivity of the finish reflects the TV picture and is quite distracting.

    With decreasing demand and very large price increases, continuing to manufacture these was not cost-effective. As such, we switched to the current satin finishes which appeal to more consumers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by white_darren View Post
    Thank you - I honestly had no idea.
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    Default Re: Gloss Espresso and Gloss Dark Cherry finishes

    Quote Originally Posted by davef View Post
    They were discontinued because as more and more consumers build dual usage systems, for music and home theater, piano gloss / high gloss became more and more unpopular. This is because in a typical environment with the speakers placed to the left / right of a TV, and center below TV - with the lights off, the high reflectivity of the finish reflects the TV picture and is quite distracting.

    With decreasing demand and very large price increases, continue nuing to manufacture these was not cost-effective. As such, we switched to the current satin finishes which appeal to more consumers.
    What a bummer! I'm totally digging the glossy espresso. Is the gloss option totally off the table or can it be done if the customer pays a premium? I'm not ready to buy just yet but maybe in the future after a tax refund or if there's another stimulus package then maybe...

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