Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
The lack of prototype speaker pr0n of this thread is disconcerting! :p
Ok so what do we know, a RAAL Sierra bookshelf? It if it's an upgrade, it must fit in the hole, so it's smaller than the current RAAL in the tower, so similar to this (maybe vertical similar or slightly bigger thanvisible ribbon area?) with a round flange?
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curtis
It is amazing what Dave's suppliers/vendors will do for him to make things "perfect". There is such a high level of respect between Ascend and its suppliers....engineer to engineer working on optimizing everything. Not just picking drivers off the shelf and developing a crossover to work with them...so much deeper than that. I learned some very interesting things.
like what?
Re: Sierra-1 NrT: Next phase?
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Originally Posted by
GirgleMirt
like what?
That Ascend is special. :)
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I saw this recently and it made me think of the upcoming Sierra-2. Well, only because it is a ribbon-based two-way monitor. :p
One of these days, Dave is gonna post in this thread to say, "It's here! It's what you've been waiting for! I am proud to unveil our new Sierra-2 Reference Monitor, a high-efficiency, bi-polar, hybrid coaxial/horn-loaded speaker weighing 190 pounds. This is an easy DIY upgrade that requires an arc welder, three sets of Craftsman tool sets, and about 120 hours of labor. Best of all, this new and radical design can be yours for only $3,999!"
:D
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Originally Posted by
Dark Ranger
I saw
this recently and it made me think of the upcoming Sierra-2. Well, only because it is a ribbon-based two-way monitor. :p
All I can think after seeing that is this:
"One of these things is not like the others,
One of these things just doesn't belong,
Can you tell which thing is not like the others
By the time I finish my song?"
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Haha! :D
OK, it looks like the emoticons are working again. N/M.
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Interesting. Obviously a "lesser" ribbon tweeter than the almighty RAAL. You can be fairly certain that those drivers are "Off the shelf" and that the crossover has been designed to get them to play nicely together.
This just makes me more appreciative of the lengths Dave goes with customized drivers so that the crossover is relieved of the chore of having to step in to tame them.
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Why does it have to be 'upgradable'? I'd rather have the mighty RAAL designed into a new bookshelf speaker so that it fits nice and tidy.
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bkdc
Why does it have to be 'upgradable'? I'd rather have the mighty RAAL designed into a new bookshelf speaker so that it fits nice and tidy.
If, indeed, the Sierra-2 will have a RAAL (or other ribbin tweeter) you will be able to purchase it "New" rather than upgrading from a Sierra-1/NrT. The fact that Dave is taking the lengths needed to turn a Sierra-1/NrT into a -2 benefits us Sierra-1/NrT owners who desire an upgrade path without having to pay the full cost of a -2, or having to sell off our Sierra-1/NrTs in order to afford the -2. Not all of us (me!) can readily afford that. Upgrading at maybe 1/3-1/2 the cost is much more doable. Plus, I'd think using the same cabinets for both will save production costs too.
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Shameless bump.
After reading the last 15 or so pages, I need more! I'm guessing not much has been accomplished over the holidays?
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Well, 15 pages is great, but you missed 4 pages! :D
From past experience, Dave is always working on something even though it appears like everything is quiet. For many reasons, he'll also wait to announce something or provide additional info until he feels comfortable with its certainty. I can't fault that, as it prevents the "over promise, under deliver" issue. Over the past several months, much of the time was spent evaluating components (and the endless revisions). After all, Dave's a perfectionist. :)
Yes, 2013 will be a great year. I've been following this thread since its inception. I can't wait to finally see the fruits of his labor and install a pair into my Sierra-1s.
That said, hopefully he and his family actually did get to enjoy the holiday.
It will be here soon, folks, the moment we've been waiting for. :D