Re: Sierra 2 tweeter damage...
Originally Posted by
Pogre
I would guess a little more bass extension would be the main difference between the 2s and EX upgrade. I was considering that route also and ended up getting towers. Big room, like it loud sometimes. I need the additional sensitivity and power handling.
The bass is, indeed, deeper, but that's not the biggest difference. I had a friend bring his Sierra-2's over to do a comparison as he was trying to decide whether it would be worth it for him to upgrade to the EX's.
The bass was noticeably deeper with better slam, but he was more taken with the improved midrange weight and detail, as well as the better integration and clarity of the RAAL, especially at higher volumes that would cause you to lower the volume with the 2's. Even with them crossed at 80hz to my sealed Rythmik sub you can hear the improvements.
The EX upgrade is not inexpensive going from the standard S2's, but I can't think of a better bang for the buck upgrade.
Ed
* Sierra-2EX's W/V2 crossover upgrade
* (2) Rythmik F12's
* Parasound Halo P6
* Audio by Van Alstine DVA-M225 Monoblock Amps
* MiniDSP 2x4HD For Sub calibration
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