Something old is young again, introducing the Sierra-1 V2!!!

[davef]

Dave, what's the status (and price) on S1 to S1V2 upgrade kits?

Haven't worked out all the details just yet, once we get all the components in and start fulfilling orders, I will work it out and post info here.

[SunByrne]

The more I think about it the more I think the S1V2 will be an absolutely killer HT speaker. Based on the spins it looks like the biggest difference between the LX and the S1V2 is bass performance, but in an HT application there's almost always a subwoofer so deep bass is less important. And the price is just so attractive.

I predict Dave is going to sell truckloads of these things.

Looks like the Titan tweeter with an NFS-optimized crossover is the magic sauce for a bookshelf.

Of course, all of this is really just speculation—can't wait to hear it for myself!

Haven't worked out all the details just yet, once we get all the components in and start fulfilling orders, I will work it out and post info here.

Awesome. Thanks, Dave!

[zeeke42]

The more I think about it the more I think the S1V2 will be an absolutely killer HT speaker. Based on the spins it looks like the biggest difference between the LX and the S1V2 is bass performance, but in an HT application there's almost always a subwoofer so deep bass is less important. And the price is just so attractive.

Agree 100%. If I hadn't just scored a deal on used LX's , I'd've been first in line for S1V2. On paper, the S1V2 looks like the best value HT speaker going.

[SlyFox]

Is there any plan release a Sierra-1 V2 Center? If not, what's the recommended center channel for pairing?

[racrawford65]

You can use the S1 V2 as a center, either standing vertically or horizontally.

Otherwise, the Ascend speakers are all very similar in tonality/voicing, so any would work. That said, if you watch a lot of movies, I'd buy the best one you can afford (to minimize the possibility of upgrading down the line/FOMO).

[zeeke42]

As far as I can tell, the only difference on my LX center is that the grille extends the full width of the cabinet. I would expect the S1V2 would be the same. I'm sure the page will be updated soon. I'm guessing they're focusing on pairs first as they have in the past.

[racrawford65]

Likely, although I don't recall if my S2 (V1) center had a full length grill. Looking at the pictures, the EXV2 center does have a full length grill but looks like the cabinet is the same as the left/right.

[davef]

Is there any plan release a Sierra-1 V2 Center? If not, what's the recommended center channel for pairing?

Yes, we will soon release the center version, which is identical to the left/right Sierra-1 V2 but will include a full length grille instead of the 3/4 length.

Best center would be our Horizon, next best center would be either LX center or S1V2 center..

[mendicitis]

Yes, we will soon release the center version, which is identical to the left/right Sierra-1 V2 but will include a full length grille instead of the 3/4 length.

Best center would be our Horizon, next best center would be either LX center or S1V2 center..

And will the center come with the rubber sticky feet, for horizontal placement? Another question, since this is the speaker I've been waiting for. I have a Rythmik F12 sub that I use for Music and HT. I am assuming that since V2 has the same tweeter as the Sierra-LX, I won't really notice any difference between Sierra-1V2 v.s Sierra-1 LX because all of the my lower end is being set to the Rythmik anyway? Is there any advantage for me to buy the LX when I'm using the Rythmik sub?

[davef]

And will the center come with the rubber sticky feet, for horizontal placement?

Rubber feet, no, - but we will include our isolation pads which serve the same purpose.

Another question, since this is the speaker I've been waiting for. I have a Rythmik F12 sub that I use for Music and HT. I am assuming that since V2 has the same tweeter as the Sierra-LX, I won't really notice any difference between Sierra-1V2 v.s Sierra-1 LX because all of the my lower end is being set to the Rythmik anyway? Is there any advantage for me to buy the LX when I'm using the Rythmik sub?

They are extremely close in performance aside from bass and midbass, but the LX is still slightly cleaner in the mids due to having lower distortion. In addition, the LX does have more midbass punch. I really can't comment whether or not you would hear these differences though, it takes a critical ear...

Hope this helps!