Sierra .5?

[jvillas]

Given most Ascend members thoughts on the possibility of a Sierra .5 loudspeaker, and its use as a surround mate to the Sierra 1 which only makes sense.
I would hope that the .5 would have a broader appeal and use. The price point of say $500.-$600. is extremely competitive. The speaker market is flooded with offerings in this price range, and some of these speakers have pretty decent sound including Ascends own CMT 340SE. The challenge
as I see it the .5 would have to be reviewed and accepted as among the very best offerings at its price point. Similar to how the Sierra 1 has been roundly applauded for its looks, wonderful sound, great value, and ability to hold its own among speakers costing much much more.I believe the Sierra1 is a Classic.
Whenever, if ever there is a .5 there is no doubt in my mind that Dave would once again Oooh, and Aaah us all with a speaker that is both beautiful(eye candy), and with sound quality unheard of at its price point. Yet again destined to be another classic.
Its magic. Dave's magic.

[kylem]

Is this a serious possibility?

While I'm very happy with my 200SE surrounds, I'd seriously consider the upgrade to a pair baby Sierra's to better match my L/C/R. Then I could move the 200SE's elsewhere.

I'd definitley be willing to pay something in the $500 range, maybe a little more. Sign me up for a pair of piano blacks please.

[BradJudy]

I would hope that the .5 would have a broader appeal and use. .

A more compact, front-ported or sealed speaker would make for an interesting high-end computer setup. I've used both HTM-200's and CBM-170SE's on my computers. The CBM-170SE's are great, but can be a bit awkward for desktop use due to their size and rear porting.

[Mike^S]

I would prefer rear ported just because of looks but I understand it could be a problem for wall mounting.

[30shofar]

I wonder how the .5's will compare to the surrounds of the Energy Take 5.1 Classic system. My parents needed a low budget HT system and the Energy's paired with an Onkyo 606 work better than I could have ever imagined. Such a sweet natural sound.

Concerning my own systems and depending on the .5's performance, I may have to consider replacing the 200's in the rears. Meanwhile, it's all Sierra in the front end.

[chas]

I would hope that the .5 would have a broader appeal and use.

I could see using 5 or 7 of these with a nice sub for a compact wall mounted system.

[30shofar]

Concerning wall mounting, I hope they include a mounting plate to accomodate the Omni 20 wall mount.

[DaveHo]

Concerning wall mounting, I hope they include a mounting plate to accomodate the Omni 20 wall mount.

IMHO, much of the appeal of these would be the ability to flush mount them. A threaded insert would be OK, but many of us would not want to attach it to a mount that makes it stick out another 4". A simple key-hole mount or something like this http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=344 would be more desirable. I know the keyhole mount could be added by the end user, but I'd rather use a factory designed & installed method rather than drill into the speakers.

-Dave

[scape]

I second the keyhole mount for flush mounting, that's how I had my previous satellites mounted. The only downside is angling them is more work and trouble; though an angle bracket can make things a bit easier

[kylem]

I second the keyhole mount for flush mounting, that's how I had my previous satellites mounted. The only downside is angling them is more work and trouble; though an angle bracket can make things a bit easier

Exactly. Omnimounts were a lifesaver in my sutuation with my 200SE's. I'm sure many others have similar setups.