Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
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Originally Posted by
merrymaid520
I have owned both (not at same time obviously) and the STC is by far much more dynamic and accurate. The vocals have more weight and clarity even at very low volume levels. Not that the 340c is bad, but its really not very comparable:)
Thanks. I am thinking about replacing my 340SEC with the STC, but leaving my 340SE mains. I use my HT system for movies a lot and think the center channel is extremely important, probably the most important after the subwoofer :D
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
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Originally Posted by
Gov
Thanks. I am thinking about replacing my 340SEC with the STC, but leaving my 340SE mains. I use my HT system for movies a lot and think the center channel is extremely important, probably the most important after the subwoofer :D
I am running Towers w/ 340SE's as surrounds now and think they blend very well. I'm not sure if this is very helpful since your 340 mains will be more prominently heard than my surrounds, but I can't say the surrounds ever stand out or apart from the surround experience (which is a good thing).
Edit: And if you are baby-stepping into Towers across the front, I would say go for it!
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
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Originally Posted by
Gov
Thanks. I am thinking about replacing my 340SEC with the STC, but leaving my 340SE mains. I use my HT system for movies a lot and think the center channel is extremely important, probably the most important after the subwoofer :D
Hi Gov,
I think this would be a very worthwhile upgrade :)
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
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Originally Posted by
davef
Hi Gov,
I think this would be a very worthwhile upgrade :)
I am getting closer now.......:cool:
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
merrymaid, like the others have said, you have an awesome system, and a beautiful home. Congrats!
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
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Originally Posted by
RCDAVE
merrymaid, like the others have said, you have an awesome system, and a beautiful home. Congrats!
Much appreciated! Hoping to get out of work a bit early today and get some listening time in on the system:)
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
I am really enjoying all the feedback on the Horizon.
It's pretty clear that Dave knocked the ball out of the park with the Towers/STC. One thing I've learned about Ascend is that each new product is not just an incremental improvement in one area or another. No, it's "one giant leap" that dramatically bolsters performance and aesthetics, demonstrating Ascend's commitment to quality and "audio purity" in exciting new ways. It's not hyperbole, it's simply the truth.
My dedicated Horizon fund is nearly complete. I anticipate ordering "my Precious" in either April or May. :cool:
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
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Originally Posted by
merrymaid520
Much appreciated! Hoping to get out of work a bit early today and get some listening time in on the system:)
I'm sitting here early on a Saturday morning listening to a multichannel SACD (Eugene Ruffolo) his vocals coming from the Horizon, and it is so beautifully exquisite, beyond description! I am truly stunned with the SQ, as well as the dynamic capability of both the Towers, and the Horizon.
Now if only I had a listening space as gorgeous as yours! Congrats on the beautiful new center, I have no doubt you will love it. I know the new Ascend complement has completely crushed any thoughts of "upgradeitis" for me.
Jay
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
Jay,
You are enjoying your STC as much as I am! Last night I threw in Tron on blu-ray as one of my reference movies, wow:eek: I do have several DVD-A's but I tend to notice bigger differences on movie soundtracks.
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Originally Posted by
petmotel
I'm sitting here early on a Saturday morning listening to a multichannel SACD (Eugene Ruffolo) his vocals coming from the Horizon, and it is so beautifully exquisite, beyond description! I am truly stunned with the SQ, as well as the dynamic capability of both the Towers, and the Horizon.
Now if only I had a listening space as gorgeous as yours! Congrats on the beautiful new center, I have no doubt you will love it. I know the new Ascend complement has completely crushed any thoughts of "upgradeitis" for me.
Jay
Re: Sierra Horizon (Sierra Tower Center)
Man you guys are making the wait a wee more harder on me! Well just a few more days and I'll be experiencing what you both have for weeks:D
I think I'll put some Patricia Barber sacd first and then hit some movies.
Djoel