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Biscayne
06-22-2006, 05:50 PM
Has anyone listened to these? Can't believe what they're asking for them. Tell you the truth, the 170SE's are about as good as they get. Thanks to all involved, Dave in particular. Great company, great people, great product!
http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/606snell/
BradJudy
06-22-2006, 08:05 PM
$2k for a pair of MTMs is nothing, there are some SERIOUSLY expensive speakers out there.

Heck, here's a $7k pair of MTM stand-mount speakers that I heard at the RMAF - http://www.eben.dk/eben/x-streme-series/index-x-centric.htm

Or this $10k pair of MTM stand-mount speakers that were also at the RMAF - http://www.theultimatemonitor.com/default2.htm

If you get into floorstanders, then all budget bets are off and you can go well north of $100k a pair.
Biscayne
06-23-2006, 04:24 AM
Well, in fact, these are $6000 and I found them interesting because they use the SEAS drivers. Just wondering where all the extra money went.
BradJudy
06-23-2006, 05:46 AM
Well, in fact, these are $6000 and I found them interesting because they use the SEAS drivers. Just wondering where all the extra money went.

Ooops, I was reading the price they mentioned for the non-XL version.
Jonnyozero3
06-23-2006, 11:03 AM
I think only the tweeters on the Ascends are SEAS right?

I'm not sure where the Aerogel woofers come from...anyone know?
Quinn
06-23-2006, 11:43 AM
I think only the tweeters on the Ascends are SEAS right?

I'm not sure where the Aerogel woofers come from...anyone know?

Yes, only the tweeters are SEAS. The Aerogel was from Audax. I don't think the new polygel is though.
curtis
06-23-2006, 11:49 AM
The Polygel woofer, as I understand it, is an Ascend exclusive.
Jonnyozero3
06-23-2006, 12:35 PM
That's good to know. But, I'd be interested to hear what company makes them for Ascend...