Introducing the Sierra-2EX!!!

[RicardoJoa]

Do these still image crazy like the sierra2?
I really enjoy the imaging and separation of instruments of the sierra2 throws out.

[astr0b0y]

Finally, an upgrade path for S2’s! Someone please come up with a DIY cabinet so we can make use of the old woofers as a small sub enclosure.

[Mag_Neato]

Dave,
Thanks for posting the kit info on the EX product page!

[Fantom]

I've been following the diamond thread in anticipation! This came together quicker than expected. Great work Dave!!

Some questions:
What tools/skills are required to perform the upgrade from S2 to S2EX? Similar to the S1->S2 upgrade kit? Will there be an option to ship our S2 to Ascend to have you do the upgrade? And if so, how will self-upgrade vs factory upgrade affect warranty?

[Mag_Neato]

I've been following the diamond thread in anticipation! This came together quicker than expected. Great work Dave!!

Some questions:
What tools/skills are required to perform the upgrade from S2 to S2EX? Similar to the S1->S2 upgrade kit? Will there be an option to ship our S2 to Ascend to have you do the upgrade? And if so, how will self-upgrade vs factory upgrade affect warranty?

Should be the same as doing the S1 to Nrt upgrade, only you are swapping woofers vs tweeters as well as crossovers. You should have a regular Phillips (+) head screwdriver and correctly sized hex socket/open end wrench for the speaker terminal connections.

See here: http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/sho...ons-with-video!

Just don't remove the tweeter, only the woofer!

[davef]

Should be the same as doing the S1 to Nrt upgrade, only you are swapping woofers vs tweeters as well as crossovers. You should have a regular Phillips (+) head screwdriver and correctly sized hex socket/open end wrench for the speaker terminal connections.

See here: http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/sho...ons-with-video!

Just don't remove the tweeter, only the woofer!

Minor correction: Tweeter must be removed in order to remove and install the new crossover.

[davef]

I've been following the diamond thread in anticipation! This came together quicker than expected. Great work Dave!!

Some questions:
What tools/skills are required to perform the upgrade from S2 to S2EX? Similar to the S1->S2 upgrade kit? Will there be an option to ship our S2 to Ascend to have you do the upgrade? And if so, how will self-upgrade vs factory upgrade affect warranty?

S2 to S2EX is rather simple, I would say only skills required are some patience, somewhat dexterous hands, and experience with a screwdriver. Basically, you will need to first remove the woofer, then the tweeter, and then the crossover. Then install the new crossover, reinstall the tweeter - and then install the new woofer. No soldering would be required. It is very similar to this:

http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/sho...ons-with-video!

[curtis]

Do these still image crazy like the sierra2?
I really enjoy the imaging and separation of instruments of the sierra2 throws out.

Yes!

[rsmt2000]

Dave,

How does the Sierra-2EX center compare to the upcoming LUNA Duo?

[trollbearpig_what]

Congrats on the go-live day for the new speakers Dave!! Price seems very reasonable to me so I just impulse bought the hell out of these...been watching the diamond thread for awhile. They'll be my first set of speakers and I'll be pairing with a refurbed NAD C 368 I ALSO just impulse bought ='D.

EXCITED!!