Ascend Owners Frappr Map...come join!

[Jonnyozero3]

Edit - Frappr no longer exists.


http://www.frappr.com/ascendacousticsowners

What do you think guys? A good way for people to see if there is someone around to demo for them? I have no problem giving control over to the fourm mods to maintain this if they want as well.

[curtis]

Looks good to me! I added myself.

[bikeman]

I'm in. I guess I'll havta get a picture up sometime soon.

David

[dae3dae3]

I'm on there too. :D

[bikeman]

Our geographic distribution is looking good. All we need now is about 200 more volunteers and we should be good to go. ;)

David

[dae3dae3]

How do I get the photo I uploaded to show up when you click on me on the map?

Oh yeah, please excuse the baby toys. :o

[curtis]

We need someone in Colorado and Texas, northwest too.....

[davef]

Hey Jonny..

Awesome idea.. thanks!

I will make this thread a "sticky" for a while.. see how many volunteers we get.

[Jonnyozero3]

Colorado and Texas were the last two places I lived. :D

[Jonnyozero3]

How do I get the photo I uploaded to show up when you click on me on the map?

Oh yeah, please excuse the baby toys. :o

Hmmm. It's kind of a pain, but I did it by clicking "remove" to delete myself, and then re-adding my info back in, but browsing and including a photo unlike before. I'm still trying to figure out how all of this works. There must be a better way.

[Jonnyozero3]

Hey Jonny..

Awesome idea.. thanks!

I will make this thread a "sticky" for a while.. see how many volunteers we get.

No problem Dave, just trying to do my part :) Like I said, if you or the forum mods would like to have admin access just shoot me a pm and I'll send the password.

I would also like to use the Ascend Logo as the "group photo" if that is okay with you. Just thought I would check first (and see if you had a good copy under 1.5mb) :)

[Lou-the-dog]

I'm in. Good idea Johnny!

Randy

[Eddie Horton]

I'm in. Good idea.

[demunb]

I'm in.

[Mag_Neato]

I'm in!

[curtis]

What's up with Ascend owners east of Texas?

[Quinn]

Who the heck is their cartographer? They used the little suburb of Pasadena for Houston.

[curtis]

Yeah...I noticed that. I guess Houston is not worth mentioning. :D

[Jonnyozero3]

Hehe, funny :D

[Mag_Neato]

I'm surprised they got Bedford correct....there's two or three suburbs with my Zip code! ;)

[Lou-the-dog]

What's up with Ascend owners east of Texas?

Yeah, that's weird. Except for a pocket around the Los Angeles area, so far it looks like the rest is East of a line drawn south from Fargo, ND. Are those of us on the "right" side of the US the only ones that know what an excellent sounding speaker is??? :eek: I think Ascend HQ should enter their ZIP too.

Randy

[Kpt_Krunch]

I guess I made it as the first "Canadian" on the map anyway. Believe it or not, we have no snow yet (though it's -14 C out right now...brrrrr).

[tjennings]

I see Tim from Australia joined it today! :)

[swank121]

Utah, represent! I have some SE's on preorder, I'll take some pics when they are all set up. In the meantime, I'll help fill in the map a little. :D

[Jonnyozero3]

Hey guys, nice showing! :) Glad to see everyone joining. We're getting a nice mix...including some between CA and that Fargo, ND/TX line, :P

[doc5]

Hi newbie here, I have been lurking around on the internet researching speakers for awhile now since I live in the middle of nowhere and there are no speaker stores around.
I think I'm very close to being a PA representative on the map for ascend :D I think I may wait to get the SE's :)
Unfortunately, I think my room limits me to a multipole surround (I have no way to fire them accross my listening area).
-doc

[chiabob]

There is now someone representing the Pacific NW!

-Matt

[demunb]

Well, the Frappr map works. I've had two emails and one actual audition at my house. I think he's going to buy based on the in-house audition.

[Jonnyozero3]

That's good news :) I'm glad to see that it has helped some people out.

[drewface]

I'm in. Looks like I'm the only one in the Baltimore/DC area!

[jerrodshook]

Just got my 7.1 setup.... and am on the map now.

Jerrod

[audibleconnoisseur]

There are 50 states and of all of them GA seems to be lacking owners? Step up now and be counted... I sure could use some time listening to these 170 SE's or 340 SE's if anyone can pony up some time for me. I am willing to bring my sub out as well if you don't have one at this time. Please let me know so I can decide. I live near Lawrenceville, GA

[Gov]

I just added myself. I am in the NW burbs of Chicago

[Tim Dean]

Alaska!

340's and 170's...
plus alot of subs...

[Lee Bailey]

I added my entry today

[mark]

count me in!

[whichreceiver]

The first time I visited the map, there was an owner of Ascends in Fargo, ND. Now that listing seems to have disappeared. Can anyone tell me if there is a member in the area or region?

[curtis]

The first time I visited the map, there was an owner of Ascends in Fargo, ND. Now that listing seems to have disappeared. Can anyone tell me if there is a member in the area or region?
There is still someone there.....you have to hit the "show rest of the markers" button.

[scottkelly]

Thats right 340 SE mains 340 SE center and 170 SE surrounds to go with my VTF2 mk2 . I cant wait till they get here. It is torture waiting especially to Anchorage Alaska . Thanks for all of the help in making my decision . Reading all of the threads here have made my decision so easy . And most of you dont even know that you were helping so many of us new audiophiles make informed decisions . I shiver at the thought of almost being one of those unfortunate persons that go to a retail store and make a split second decision and regretting it for years . Anything I can ever do for any of you just let me know .. Thanks again . Scott

[cyberbri]

I added myself. I'm in the San Jose area.

[mark]

funny how there isnt one girl owner on the frapper map! :D :D :D I guess theyre not into this kinna toys.

[BeansRDone]

Just added my tag to the Frapper map.

John Burton

[Jonnyozero3]

Hey guys - I updated the map a little with the Ascend logo and put a blurb in there that Frappr decided to remove.

Also - can anyone else with Firefox see the pins? I'm not showing any pins unless I use IE. wierd.

[scottkelly]

I use firefox and the pins do show up . I did a upgrade about a month or so ago so see if you are using the newest version .

[Jonnyozero3]

Okay, that's good. At least I know it's my problem. Thanks!

[RJW]

I added myself. North of Dallas in Texas, city of Mckinney. 340SE's and 200's in a 7.1.
Great idea by the way!

[davef]

Hey guys - I updated the map a little with the Ascend logo and put a blurb in there that Frappr decided to remove.

Hi Jon,

Looks great! Thank you so much for maintaining this. It has proven to be very useful for interested consumers.

Take care!

[curtis]

Looks good.....I just checked it out for the first time in a while. When did they put in that chat function? I guess we could all congregate there and chat with each other.

[Jonnyozero3]

Hi Jon,

Looks great! Thank you so much for maintaining this. It has proven to be very useful for interested consumers.

Take care!

Not a problem, Dave. Glad to contribute to the common good with more than my terrible sense of humor :p

[leon55]

I've just added 170se's to 340se's mains and center and couldn't be happier. I guess you can add a Georgian to the map now. Commerce Georgia, 30530. Oh yeah forgot to add the stf-2.

[curtis]

I've just added 170se's to 340se's mains and center and couldn't be happier. I guess you can add a Georgian to the map now. Commerce Georgia, 30530. Oh yeah forgot to add the stf-2.
You are suppose to add yourself. :)

[bryanb]

Just added myself to the map - that makes two of us in Utah. :)

Actually, I've been an Ascend owner for nearly a year now. I gradually replaced my entire speaker system, starting with the 340SE Center speaker and then moving to 340 Classics for the mains. I just got a pair of B-stock 170SEs for the surrounds. Definitely a case where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts (which are themselves quite considerable) - the whole system sounds beautiful.

Maybe one day my wife will let me upgrade from our current Velodyne sub to a HSU, but it already delivers plenty of juice for our midsize living room.

[Jonnyozero3]

Welcome :)

[audibleconnoisseur]

AudibleConnoisseur is asking permission to be listed and inserted in the Frapper Map for the state of GA! I am in the Dacula, GA area. I just need to know what else to do to get on board and listed with my 340SE mains, 340SE center and HTM200's pulling surround duties. Round that out with a solid VTF-2 MK 3 HSU sub and my estate will be producing some quality audible sound with the low 16-18Hz extension to back up the great movie scenes and 32" pipe organ music :eek: !

[curtis]

You just register and add yourself.

[Jonnyozero3]

Go right ahead :) All you need to do is register on Frappr and add yourself to the AsendAcousticsOwners map. Should be easy.

[audibleconnoisseur]

I am working on adding myself. Trying to put me on the map and seem to have issue. Others come up as email name and I am coming up as "Hi (Name)" and the one I entered looks different than the others. Anyone able to walk me through this?

[Wiluven]

Will be adding myself in Scottsdale AZ in the next few days. Speakers coming in today.

Scottsdale AZ
Samsung 61" DLP HDTV (HL-S6188)
Yamaha RX-V1700
Oppo DV-981HD
Ascend 340SE's L/R/C
Ascend 170SE's for Sides and Rear (7.1 System)
HSU VTF-3 MK3

[Grayson73]

Added myself to the map, Potomac, MD

Panasonic 50" DLP HDTV
Panasonic SA-XR57
Sony DVP-NS75H
Ascend 340SE's L/R/C
Ascend 170SE's for Sides (5.1)
SVS CS25-31

[audibleconnoisseur]

finally it went through. i think it had to take some time to work well. so i am in and am waiting my purchase... waiting... waiting... yep, patiently waiting... nope, not here yet... maybe... nope :(

[JackT]

Just added meself. Another Marylander.

5 x HTM-200
VTF2-MKIII
Panasonic TH-50PH9UK
DVDO VP30
OPPO 970HD
Panasonic SA-XR55
XBOX 360

[zkaudio]

I wager there are a lot more so.bay owners than that map would say

[curtis]

I wager there are a lot more so.bay owners than that map would say
I am not so sure.

I have owned Ascends now for almost 4 years....and I only know of 2, and with you, 3. All of those coming in the last year.

[davef]

I am not so sure.

I have owned Ascends now for almost 4 years....and I only know of 2, and with you, 3. All of those coming in the last year.

Oh -- I know of many, many more in this area... But they don't frequent forums and confidentiality laws (and the fact that it is just wrong) prevent us from giving out customer information.

[curtis]

Cool....we could have had a Sierra party!

[Grayson73]

Anyone in the Washington D.C. or Richmond, VA area have the Sierras?

[curtis]

Just edited my "pin" to list the Sierras.

[Mike^S]

I just added myself. I'm in Lomita.

[robe619]

Just had my 340s and 170s delivered today! They go well with my Hsu 3.3. I just added myself. San Diego, CA.

[Galwin]

Is there anyone in the Tampa Bay Florida area who would be willing to audition the Sierra's?

Thanks,

Jim

[TheSloth]

I just put the first pin in the UK (London)! Sierra-1's, pno. black, hopefully on their way soon (only ordered yesterday).

[Blue Dude]

Is there anyone in the Tampa Bay Florida area who would be willing to audition the Sierra's?

Thanks,

Jim

I'll have LCR Sierras in a dedicated room in a few weeks. East of Orlando. It's a drive but you're welcome to have a listen when it's set up.

[azanon]

Anyone in the Little Rock Area is welcome to hear my Ascends on demo; just send a pm. I'm currently running 340SE L/R, HTM-200SE center, and HTM-200's in the back (with HSU VTF-2 sub for bass). I'm 5.1 now, but should be 6.1 in about 1 week.

[get_zwole]

just ordered my 340se' l/r/c cant wait to get them cant afford the rears until next week :) im happy

[robe619]

just ordered my 340se' l/r/c cant wait to get them cant afford the rears until next week :) im happy

Congrats! You'll enjoy them:)

[get_zwole]

phew got my payment in i think 20 minutes before the ups truck left :) hopefully they will be on their way tonight. Im glad ill be out of town tomorrow so i wont think about it too much im pretty excited. Now if ED would just get my dang sub out of the woodshop wed be in serious business hehe.

[get_zwole]

welp its official they shipped out today :) ups ground says average of 3 days to oklahoma from there so hopefully friday. But worst case early next week cant wait. Im all grins right now lol. thanks again for the great service Dave.

[kabeer_g]

Anyone in Washington DC/ Northern Virginia/ Richmond with Sierra 1?? There are couple of people on Frappr who have 340SE but so far I haven't found anyone with Sierra 1

[gr1m]

my boy next to the 170.

(oh and a little subtle jab @ you la faker fanboys teehee...)

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/7103/dekscnz6.jpg

[raw nerve]

Anyone from NJ with some 340's to hear? Thanks

[talannar]

From the little town of Smithsburg, MD

340SE L/C/R with 200's as surrounds and a HSU VTF3 MK2 sub. I also have a recently acquired pair of 170SE's that I'm not sure what to use for, but I'll think of something.

[Matt34]

Hello all, I'm looking to audition some 340SE in southern Arizona (Tucson) area. I've read too many good things about these not to have had a chance to listen to them yet.

I may be able to get up to Phoenix if that's what it takes. I see a member that goes by the name "drivie" has some in Scottsdale.


-Matt

[m3guy]

Hello everyone.

I am new to this forum and it seems like this is the thread to ask. I want to audition the Sierras and I live in Flushing, NY right outside Manhattan. I would like to know if anyone is in the area that have sierras that I could listen to? Thank you.

[wideeyedwanderer]

I live in the NYC vicinity too and would *love* to audition the Sierras. Is there a generous soul out there who would be kind enough to let me? :D

[newbee]

funny how there isnt one girl owner on the frapper map! :D :D :D I guess theyre not into this kinna toys.

:D I'm a girl! I just added myself. Just got my 340 LCR and 170 rears. Still tyring to set-up with my denon avr 1910 (arrived less than 3 hours ago).

[Jonnyozero3]

oh my god a girl! expect 47 responses in about three minutes with links and how-to-guides on how to set up your new avr , lol.... no really, do you need hints? :p

[curtis]

LOL!!

uh...where do you live? :D

[newbee]

oh my god a girl! expect 47 responses in about three minutes with links and how-to-guides on how to set up your new avr , lol.... no really, do you need hints? :p

LOL Still waiting for the 45 or 46 other responses. I live in Corpus Christi,TX. I "finished" setting it up last night. I still need to wall mount the 170s hopefully tonight. Had to set up myself as hubby is a **** fan.LOL. I've been lurking in the forums for more than a year. The receiver set-up was pretty easy too. I enjoyed terminated my wires with banana plugs. It's my first real HT and first time to do all these things. I feel pretty good about it.:p

[Jonnyozero3]

LOL Still waiting for the 45 or 46 other responses. I live in Corpus Christi,TX. I "finished" setting it up last night. I still need to wall mount the 170s hopefully tonight. Had to set up myself as hubby is a **** fan.LOL. I've been lurking in the forums for more than a year. The receiver set-up was pretty easy too. I enjoyed terminated my wires with banana plugs. It's my first real HT and first time to do all these things. I feel pretty good about it.:p

Oh no! A hubby? forty-five keyboards just stopped tapping in despair!

Sounds like you're moving right along though. How does it sound?

[newbee]

:p It sounds great. Still unable to mount the rear speakers though.:(

[Jonnyozero3]

I have a tough time showing my rear speakers I'm dominate as well. Meh, it happens.

[newbee]

Finally got done last week! We watched the Pacquiao-Clottey fight Saturday. WOW! My husband was so sweet as I said was a **** fan said "Honey, you have an excellent taste in speakers,everbody just loved it. You're right." ;)
Nothing makes a girl feel happier than knowing that she's always right.:D

[williamjay]

Anyone in Southeastern MA willing to let a newbie listen to your Sierra 1s?

I have a large living/great room with cathedral ceilings and was wondering if they would work in this room.

Thanks in advance.

Bill

[ride525]

Map link at start of thread did not work for me.

Hoping to hear Sierra's in SF Bay Area, Fremont.

[jephdood]

I don't think Frappr exists anymore.

[kma100]

Any chance I can hear the Sierra-1's (original or NrT) in the NYC area? I live in Hoboken (just outside NYC) if that helps.

Thanks!

[davef]

Any chance I can hear the Sierra-1's (original or NrT) in the NYC area? I live in Hoboken (just outside NYC) if that helps.

Thanks!

Please send me a PM... I have family in this area and might be able to work something out for you.

[beatle]

I have a set of Sierra-1s (fronts and center) but I'm interested in listening to a set of 340s. Anyone in the area up for some comparisons? I'm in Northern VA - Springfield.

[kma100]

Please send me a PM... I have family in this area and might be able to work something out for you.

PM sent.

[kissell]

Anyone have any Sierra-1's in the Minneapolis area? I have some 340's and I am seriously considering an upgrade but would like to hear the Sierras first.

Thanks,
Jason

[Rob from NJ]

New to the forum and currently going through a speaker search for my new HT. I have a real strong interest in Ascend Sierra Towers (and Horizon) for HT. Need to find someone in the Central New Jersey, North New Jersey, NYC area that will be gracious enough to spend a little time with me for a demo of the Towers. Would love to hear the Horizon, as well, however, will take what I can get.
Will also travel to South Jersey or Philly area if needed to expand the possibilities of a listen to these speakers. Thanks for any help you can provide.

[davef]

New to the forum and currently going through a speaker search for my new HT. I have a real strong interest in Ascend Sierra Towers (and Horizon) for HT. Need to find someone in the Central New Jersey, North New Jersey, NYC area that will be gracious enough to spend a little time with me for a demo of the Towers. Would love to hear the Horizon, as well, however, will take what I can get.
Will also travel to South Jersey or Philly area if needed to expand the possibilities of a listen to these speakers. Thanks for any help you can provide.

While it is against privacy laws to give out customer information, I have a family member that will will soon have a set of towers in the Philly area. It might be a month or two but if you are interested, please send me a PM.

Thanks!

[Cane1992]

I can host in South FL (Ft. Lauderdale) for those wanting to get a listen to the Towers and STC with RAAL.


Ascend Acoustic Towers - with RAAL in Satin Espresso
Ascend Acoustic STC - with RAAL in Satin Espresso
Ascend Acoustic CBM-170 SE - surround wide /surround side
Rythmik F12SE - a pair in piano black w/silver woofer
Speakercraft AIM8 - back surround channel in the ceiling
Onkyo TX-NR1009
Oppo BDP-95
Emotiva XPA2
Logitech SqueezeBox Touch
Denon turntable with Shure M97xE
Monster Power Center
Logitech Harmony 1100 remote
Panasonic VIERA TC-P65VT30

[rooster19]

Anyone in the Minneapolis area able and willing to demo Sierra towers and Center to a poor soul in search of good sound????:)

[Wetwilly_600]

Anyone in the Minneapolis area able and willing to demo Sierra towers and Center to a poor soul in search of good sound????:)

I would love to know this as well. Looking to audition either these or the sierra-1. Thank you

[sharpie2828]

Anyone in the bay area with the towers? I currently have the 340SE's, which i bought 3-4 years ago. I want to demo both the nrt and the raal versions. Please send me a PM if willing, Thanks!

[mchrisbrown]

Does anyone have the towers anywhere near Raleigh NC that would be willing to let me have a listen? Thanks in advance :)

[jollo]

Does anyone have the towers anywhere near Raleigh NC that would be willing to let me have a listen? Thanks in advance :)


I am pretty far away (about 6 hours I think) but if you want to come to Athens, Ga, I have the towers with Raals you can hear.

[mchrisbrown]

I am pretty far away (about 6 hours I think) but if you want to come to Athens, Ga, I have the towers with Raals you can hear.

Thank you! I'll PM you if I can figure out a time to make the trip. I appreciate the offer :)

[Nachmanowicz]

Sorry.... what is Raals??? ;x

[jollo]

Sorry.... what is Raals??? ;x

Ribbon tweeters.

[curtis]

Sorry.... what is Raals??? ;x
RAAL is a brand of ribbon tweeters.
http://www.raalribbon.com/products.htm

[Nachmanowicz]

Ohh thanks! So you guys use 'em to upgrade your Ascend speakers? In which speakers you install 'em? Is it that good? I've got CMT-340's and CBM-170's.

Btw, I live in São Paulo/Brazil.

[Mag_Neato]

Ohh thanks! So you guys use 'em to upgrade your Ascend speakers? In which speakers you install 'em? Is it that good? I've got CMT-340's and CBM-170's.

Btw, I live in São Paulo/Brazil.

The RAAL Ribbons are used in the Sierra line. First in the towers & Horizon, then used in a custom Sierra-1 version. We have yet to see what tweeter will be used in the upcoming Sierra-2 monitor.

[ats_phd]

Do we have any alternative for Frappr?

I am in Michigan, and I want to audition Sierra Towers and bookshelf.

Aravind

[Zman]

New guy here from central Indiana that would like to audition some Sierra Towers, preferably Raal tweeters, but the NRT's would suffice.

[Rockntroll]

Anyone in the Florida Panhandle that has the towers and center I may listen to?

Thanks
Greg

[patrickj]

Anyone near N. VA with Sierra-1's or the CMT340's? I'm interested in both, but would like to hear them before buying. Thanks.

[Bsound]

Anyone near N. VA with Sierra-1's or the CMT340's? I'm interested in both, but would like to hear them before buying. Thanks.
I'm in NVA and would be happy to give you a listen on my system. I've got both, plus a second set of Sierras with nRt upgrade plus CBM170's plus HTM200's, and Rythmik F12, all SE. Send me a PM and we can set something up.

[patrickj]

I'm in NVA and would be happy to give you a listen on my system. I've got both, plus a second set of Sierras with nRt upgrade plus CBM170's plus HTM200's, and Rythmik F12, all SE. Send me a PM and we can set something up.

Wow, you have everything. :) Very cool.

[parimento1]

Anyone in the New York city area have the NrT towers that would be willing to give me a quick listen. Will bring beer or cake as reward! :)

[eyecatcher]

Please anyone in the NY/Long Island area. I'd love to hear some sierra series.

[Binkobonko]

Anyone in the UK??

[Binkobonko]

No-one?

:(

[davef]

Hi Binkobonko,

Try posting a new thread entitled "Audition Request in the UK"... It will get more attention.

Thanks!

[hemant21]

Hi Binkobonko,

Try posting a new thread entitled "Audition Request in the UK"... It will get more attention.

Thanks!

Hi Dave,

I ordered the towers and horizon with RAAL yesterday. Wanted to talk to you but I guess you were not available. I need some suggestion the room is prewired for 7.1 and surround speakers (4) are prewired in ceiling. I was thinking of going with 4 HTM 200 SE 's and use some ceiling mounts to install them. Do you have a better suggestion.

Thanks

[davef]

Hi Dave,

I ordered the towers and horizon with RAAL yesterday. Wanted to talk to you but I guess you were not available. I need some suggestion the room is prewired for 7.1 and surround speakers (4) are prewired in ceiling. I was thinking of going with 4 HTM 200 SE 's and use some ceiling mounts to install them. Do you have a better suggestion.

Thanks

Thanks for getting your order in!!

Our HTM-200's would be perfect for this and they will work will with the towers as fronts. This is the most popular surround speaker with your setup...

Thanks again!

[Audiolover458]

Anyone have the Ascend Towers in Dallas, Texas area who would volunteer an audition please...

thanks.

Neal