Setup and How To's [Archive] - Ascend Acoustics Community

Sierra LX - Office Placement, making the best of it. (9 replies)
Horizon placement (2 replies)
New ELX Titan towers - best positioning? (14 replies)
tall stand for sierra lx? (4 replies)
Recommended stand for HTM-200SE? (2 replies)
Crossing over htm200se w/o a 2.1 receiver (1 replies)
Room mode calculator (6 replies)
Where dat bass?? (8 replies)
Amp for new LX's? (2 replies)
Sierra-LX - Can I add some sparkle with EQ? (5 replies)
Isolating center from shelf it sits on? (4 replies)
HTM 200 mount question (0 replies)
Just got my Sierra-LX, but a few rough spots in my setup are apparent. (4 replies)
LCR selection and placement (6 replies)
Replacing Logictech Harmony - nothing but problems (17 replies)
Anthem 720 MX Question! (7 replies)
Tower position tuning (4 replies)
Measurements, EQ, and what we actually hear (89 replies)
Speaker owner manual? (8 replies)
My annoying room (1 replies)
Sierra Tower w/RAAL in room response question (65 replies)
Center for Sierrra 1s and or CBM170s (14 replies)
Sierra-1 Speaker Placement for Music in a Suboptimal Room (5 replies)
Sierra-2EX Crossover Recommendation? (12 replies)
New Sierra 1s and a dead Yamaha AVR??? (13 replies)
How much difference does a center channel make? (6 replies)
Bi-Amp good idea or not? (13 replies)
CMT-340 w/TP-24 stands (3 replies)
Non-Destructive ceiling mounts for HTM-200's (15 replies)
Advice on Positioning New RAAL Towers (so excited!) (7 replies)
Banana plugs won’t fit sierra 2s (6 replies)
sierra tower, sierra 2ex or sierra duo (6 replies)
Surround Setup for Sierra 2 as Front L/R (9 replies)
HTM-200 SE Wall Mount for Dolby Atmos Set-Up (2 replies)
CBM-170 SE Stand Recommendations (9 replies)
Pangea DS400 vs LS300 stands for S2? (1 replies)
Semi-urgent Help needed (8 replies)
Atmos HTM-200SE - Attaching to Soffit (2 replies)
A frustrating audible hum in my setup, please help! (26 replies)
Sierra Lunas as surrounds in a sub optimal set up (2 replies)
Stands for Luna (3 replies)
General Advice on Setup (5 replies)
Mounting a Sierra-2 Center in front of an acoustic panel (3 replies)
Luna Monitor and Subwoofer Question (3 replies)
New Amplifier In the Works (33 replies)
Decision time for new speaker stands for my Sierra's! (Opinions request) (17 replies)
Moving My Sierra-2 + Rythmik Sub to new house! (4 replies)
Moving to AV setup, mistakes???? (6 replies)
Advice to improve 170s (6 replies)
Ultralink MX-2 High Performance 12 Gauge Cable (2 replies)
Q Acoustics Concept 20 Speaker Stands (0 replies)
distance from sidewall for Sierra-2 in a really small room? (1 replies)
How close can CMT340s be to back wall w/o getting boomy? (3 replies)
Life after Sierra-2: The usual redundant "where next" question (preference 2.0) (13 replies)
Is it worth it for me to upgrade **** 301 speakers for music use? (3 replies)
2 questions regarding installation details of HTM-200 SE as ceiling mount Atmos (2 replies)
Wall mount Sierra 2's (8 replies)
Any concensus on good HTM 200 wall mounts? (13 replies)
TP24 Stands on 2nd floor carpet. Spikes or flat? (1 replies)
Ceiling mount CMT-340 (7 replies)
Surrounds: HTM-200SE Horizontal Ceiling Mount - tweeter orientation (11 replies)
best setup possible? (3 replies)
Cut the Cord !!! (1 replies)
speaker cable recommendations for Sierra-2s (3 replies)
Mixing 4 Ohm with 8 Ohm speakers. (1 replies)
Towers toe-in and imaging (1 replies)
Questions about vinyl setup w/ Sierra 2's and Rythmik F12 (5 replies)
HTM-200SE ceiling mounts for Dolby Atmos (2 replies)
Can't decide which direction to go, looking for advice. (17 replies)
AVR configuration 5.1 (2 replies)
Right height for bookshelves (25 replies)
Speaker placemnt (5 replies)
Cmt-340 toe-in (3 replies)
Boxing up CBM-170 SE (1 replies)
Sierra 1 gloss top cleaning/polishing (3 replies)
Yamaha Aventage 3040 (1 replies)
TV on top of horizon? (12 replies)
Sub level ? (8 replies)
Towers/Grills off or on? (3 replies)
Suggestions to power my new Sierra 2's? New vs Old Flagship, Seperates? PC Source. (3 replies)
x4000 paired w/sierra 2 - turn off or keep on. (1 replies)
340 SE wiring question - top or bottom terminals (2 replies)
Need guidance on a Computer as source with some movie watching (Sierra 2s) (8 replies)
Speaker mounts (3 replies)
Surrounds on top of subwoofer (7 replies)
How to truly listen (0 replies)
Questions on mounting Sierra-2s (8 replies)
How to tighten and/or replace RAAL ribbons (3 replies)
How to use Sierra-1's as desktop computer speakers?? (1 replies)
Output paths and system setups (2 replies)
For the smart people out there (math required) (4 replies)
Open room suggestions? (1 replies)
Home Theater set-up guidance (5 replies)
New member from Charleroi Pa (2 replies)
Ceiling Mounting the HTM-200 SE (5 replies)
Sierra 2 stands? (7 replies)
Looking for advice on setup with difficult room (0 replies)
Amplifier recommendations for near-field listening (8 replies)
Video set up qustion (4 replies)
Out of phase front left and right according to THX optimizer (3 replies)
Space and Speaker Position (5 replies)
Living room size ok for CMT 340's? (and other setup questions) (2 replies)
Help with Proprosed speaker layout. (0 replies)
My living room proposed setup, help! (2 replies)
60 or 80 hrs? (3 replies)
Angling the CMT-340se center? (9 replies)
adjustments for older ears (2 replies)
My living room floor plan? (9 replies)
HT Receiver with Ascend questions (11 replies)
Tower speaker (6 replies)
In Ceiling Speaker that will sound good with Tower/Horizon w/ RAAL? (1 replies)
How to setup speakers in my living room? (4 replies)
Tube amp with Sierra-1 speakers? (1 replies)
CBM-170SE Full Range for 2.1 Stereo? (3 replies)
Best quality music files for PS3? (1 replies)
Crossover and Speaker Settings link (0 replies)
Help with room acoustics? (Sierra-1 L/C/R) (28 replies)
ideal distance between sierra1s? (4 replies)
Building a dedicated listening room / HT based on Sierra Towers (0 replies)
Audio from verizon fios set up (5 replies)
Sierra 1 - Horizontal Orientation (4 replies)
TV Stand with equipment bays recommendations (4 replies)
Stand Recommendations for CMT340SEs: Anyone using something besides TP24? (5 replies)
CBM-170 SE for mains, HTM-200 SE C? (4 replies)
Bi-wire (2 replies)
Help: 170 + cheap sub vs. 340 (5 replies)
Need help with subwoofer settings (5 replies)
Tower Setup (3 replies)
Speaker Placement Decisions - Finally 5.1 (5 replies)
Subwoofer Crossover and Integration (38 replies)
Tower Set Up Findings, and Questions (22 replies)
Tower Speaker Feet Question. (10 replies)
Omnimount 20 with 170SE in horizontal position? (2 replies)
TV to Center spacing (3 replies)
Attractive Sound Absorbers (3 replies)
surround recommendation/placement and sub recommendation/placement (1 replies)
Surround placement Question (2 replies)
170's with Omni mount? (4 replies)
Switching devices with same speakers (2 replies)
Looking for small amp (10 replies)
System Setup Help....please? (7 replies)
Speaker Protection Approaches (10 replies)
Bi Wire Question. (1 replies)
Audyssey 3.1 Question (5 replies)
how to set up (3 replies)
Speaker cable question (1 replies)
Denon receiver "full range" (3 replies)
Sierra 1 Review on Audio Asylum (0 replies)
Center channel riser (3 replies)
Sierras with Velodyne sub -Crossover (1 replies)
170 side surrounds placement (3 replies)
BI-Wiring???? (4 replies)
CMT 340 Center Binding Plate Question (2 replies)
Harsh sound from Sierra 1 after looping through Rhythmik sub high pass? (18 replies)
340 SE Pedestal Stands - cheap filler (8 replies)
Please vote for 1 of the following surround placements (10 replies)
New Room HT/MP false wall advice for front speakers (2 replies)
Alternative surround locations (3 replies)
Newbie question about wiring CMT-340's? (1 replies)
Speaker stand alternatives: advice/suggestions? (17 replies)
mounting surround speakers on beams (1 replies)
New Sierras and Q-Plug question (1 replies)
set up on top of credenza/media cabinet (1 replies)
340 Center placement question. (2 replies)
CMT 340 screws for backplates? (1 replies)
340 SE Center Orientation? (22 replies)
Got a drop of soda on my Sierra woofer (1 replies)
Is it recommended to use adhesive putty to stick speaker base to floor? (3 replies)
horizontal sierras in non-ideal setup (6 replies)
help with a music only setup (3 replies)
sierra potential (1 replies)
2.1 Sierra-1 without crossover? (9 replies)
Multiple Main Speakers (4 replies)
Use 1/2" Nut Driver On Sierra's Posts? (2 replies)
Audyssey says HTM-200 is 90 Hz (5 replies)
set up questions including sloped wall / ceiling (2 replies)
A bunch of Sierra newbie questions... (3 replies)
Odd room layout - where to place surrounds (2 replies)
(Sierra 1) small or large? (11 replies)
Guage question (1 replies)
Opinions on Omnimounts for HTM200's (6 replies)
Center or No Center (3 replies)
5.1 for HT & 2.0 for music (6 replies)
Older sub - FCR Sierra connected direct to sub (3 replies)
Sierra out of phase? (6 replies)
How to find the right rear speaker (2 replies)
Speaker wire for sierra's (3 replies)
A little help from the pros PLEASE! (3 replies)
Subwoofer set up (2 replies)
Looking for input on insulation (7 replies)
Voice sounds overpowered during movies. (6 replies)
filling stands and attaching Sierras (17 replies)
Audio set up (8 replies)
Oh No! NO Bass HELP!!! (9 replies)
Wiring Ascends properly, need help (3 replies)
Speaker auditioning tips; 2.1 vs. 5.1 for music (2 replies)
McIntosh driving 2 pairs of Sierra's..?? (1 replies)
Ascend Setup (11 replies)
Best Fit for a Small Room (6 replies)
subwoofer hookup question (6 replies)
170SE wall mount question (0 replies)
Sierra-1 30" stand advice (6 replies)
Considering the Sierra-1 - Need advice (13 replies)
Sierra-1 LCF plus 2 rear speakers (0 replies)
Any good recommendations for Blu Ray? (19 replies)
How to get the sound I want? (4 replies)
Any good cd's for tuning a 2 channel setup? (6 replies)
Sierra-1 on Console or Stand (3 replies)
TP-24's not enough height for Sierra-1's (5 replies)
Which SPL meter? (3 replies)
Startup Advice (1 replies)
Audio-transparent screens (4 replies)
Electrical circuit needs (7 replies)
Ideas on securing some sierras on the BT77 mounts? (11 replies)
question on placement. (1 replies)
Video Chat...Mac...Sierra/SVS Setup and Measurement..HELP (2 replies)
Miscellaneous setup questions (2 replies)
rhythmik subwoofer connections (2 replies)
Just getting started..... (2 replies)
Rhythmic sub location with Sierra 1s (3 replies)
Sierra's for rear surrond speakrs? (1 replies)
I have no Sub? (5 replies)
Sierra's + In-Ceilings (How to aim?) (3 replies)
I got some speaker stands--could you help? (7 replies)
My Setup with these settings - any advice? (6 replies)
The setup with settings - any advice (0 replies)
Hello--just bought Sierra L/R/C last night (4 replies)
Help connecting a squeezebox directly to amp (5 replies)
Ascends at work, too... (2 replies)
Sub for LFE only w/Sierra-1 (13 replies)
REW help from a fellow mac user??? (4 replies)
Ascend 170s or HTM-200s (2 replies)
What 12awg for Sierra L/R/C...and what Sub cable?? (15 replies)
Room Diagram for your perusal (6 replies)
340 SE Center Orientation (13 replies)
pc to lcd and amp? (11 replies)
HTM-200SE and in-room FR (3 replies)
Stacking Sierra 1s (2 replies)
Amping Sierras (2 replies)
HTM-200SE and mounts (1 replies)
Sierra setup advice (1 replies)
Has anyone wall mounted their Sierras? (8 replies)
cmt340's at large and use the subs crossover? (13 replies)
340SE - speaker distance (2 replies)
avr not enough power for speakers? (18 replies)
reference levels with 340s/170s please advise (11 replies)
CBM-170s and BT34 Ceiling Mounts? (1 replies)
Sierra-1 With Yamaha RX-V861 (6 replies)
Speaker suggestions for an enclosed entertainment center (10 replies)
For those using 4-conducter speaker wire (6 replies)