CMB 170 SE to the Sierra 1 question

[ematthews]

What could one expect in sound going from the CMB170SE to the Sierra 1? More or less bass? Better mids or highs. Just curious as I searched around and couldn't find the info. Just curious in my search for a really good lower priced book shelf.

[curtis]

The Sierra-1 is much more speaker than he CBM-170SE.

The Sierra-1 has deeper bass, more resolving mids and highs, and not quite as forward as the 170.

That said, for what the 170 is, for its cost, there isn't much that can compete with it.

[SunByrne]

As curtis said, the Sierra-1 is sonically better in pretty much every way.

It is also a much, much more attractive speaker. I think the Sierras are just gorgeous and the 170s are... well, at the risk of being branded a heretic, they're just not particularly attractive speakers.

[ematthews]

Thanks
Looks like the Sierra 1 natural Bamboo is in my future. I own the CMB and they are one heck of a speaker. Looks like the Sierra will fit nicely in the middle of my RAAL towers and the CMB.

[davef]

The Sierra-1 is much more speaker than he CBM-170SE.

The Sierra-1 has deeper bass, more resolving mids and highs, and not quite as forward as the 170.

That said, for what the 170 is, for its cost, there isn't much that can compete with it.

I also think one of the biggest differences between the 2 speakers is imaging :)

[curtis]

I also think one of the biggest differences between the 2 speakers is imaging :)
Yes! The. CBM1-170SE already out classes anything in its price range is that category. Imaging in the Sierras is outstanding.