PSA, Aperion, Salk or Ascend upgrade questions

[Jack1949]

I've only seen one direct comparison between Ascend RAAL towers and PSA bookshelfs. IIRC the owner found a noticeable difference in the high frequencies. It's on AVS somewhere. I suggest taking a look for it.

I think this may be the thread Mike was referencing: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-spe...zon-tower.html.

FWIW, I was considering PSA towers & center before I purchased Sierra Towers & Horizon w/RAAL. I never listened to the PSAs, but I couldn't be happier than I am with the Ascends.

Good like with your decision.

[JC1]

I think this may be the thread Mike was referencing: http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-spe...zon-tower.html.

FWIW, I was considering PSA towers & center before I purchased Sierra Towers & Horizon w/RAAL. I never listened to the PSAs, but I couldn't be happier than I am with the Ascends.

Good like with your decision.

Thanks man, interesting thread and find. Not really clear to one or the other but I am still in the Ascend camp. That being said I know someone in my area with PSA speakers that I probably will go check out at some point. I'd love to hear Ascends but haven't found anyone cool in my area with them yet. Kinda scary anyway going to meet someone you don't know from the internet to check out speakers.

[chomdh]

Hey that's my thread! I haven't been on these forums much but still having a great time with my ascend 5 channel system (RAAL towers, Horizon, and Luna rears).

[mikesiskav]

Yes, that's it Jack. Thanks for the link. Here's some highlights from the thread:

To sum up the comparison, I can say I enjoy listening to the ascends more than the PSAs. Vocals are clearer, better separation where I'm looking for it, awesome soundstage. They are more "lively" and "articulate" to me. They make me want to close my eyes and get lost in the songs more than the PSA's do.

I realize PSA's may get louder but I am totally satisfied with the sound levels I can reach with the Ascends. And maybe I was expecting too much from the PSA's for music, but I know there are tons of people satisfied with the PSA's for music so while they are excellent for the price, I have to give the edge to Ascend so far, in my in home auditioning thus far.

[JC1]

OK, never mind I went and read the entire thread you linked and I am not 100% convinced its Ascend. The way the OP described the Sierra RAAL tweeter just about made me order them tonight! The way the speaker was described, with the crystal clear vocals is something I am really looking for. So the research is just about complete, just need some financial things to fall into place. Wow I CANNOT WAIT to hear these speakers. I am actually thinking that Sierra 2 LCR now, down the line maybe the Sierra towers with RAAL tweeters for L/R. Boy am I convinced this is the direction now. This is my path to my "dream" HT. Dave you must have really done some work getting these speakers to sound so good. Good job brother, I hope to be your customer very, very soon.

[Jack1949]

OK, never mind I went and read the entire thread you linked and I am not 100% convinced its Ascend. The way the OP described the Sierra RAAL tweeter just about made me order them tonight! The way the speaker was described, with the crystal clear vocals is something I am really looking for. So the research is just about complete, just need some financial things to fall into place. Wow I CANNOT WAIT to hear these speakers. I am actually thinking that Sierra 2 LCR now, down the line maybe the Sierra towers with RAAL tweeters for L/R. Boy am I convinced this is the direction now. This is my path to my "dream" HT. Dave you must have really done some work getting these speakers to sound so good. Good job brother, I hope to be your customer very, very soon.

Here's another thread that may be of some interest to you. This thread got me interested in Ascend when I was looking to replace my main towers and center. I don't want to stoke the fire, but I think the more you read about others doing comparisons, the more "at ease" you can be about purchasing without actually hearing the product (at least that was a concern I had when I was looking).

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/89-spe...s-grand-5.html

Jack