New: Sierra-2EX V2!!!

[merrymaid520]

I have 2 dual Rythmik systems as well! My living room HT setup has dual front ported LV12's.

Wow! We have very similar tastes! Duals may be overkill, but I sure smile every time a movie plays with any content below 20hz

[racrawford65]

Wow! We have very similar tastes! Duals may be overkill, but I sure smile every time a movie plays with any content below 20hz

I don't think duals are overkill (dual Rythmik E15HPs in my setup). Also using a miniDSP to EQ/dial them in prior to running ARC Genesis on them to any final touch-ups. Also added some Crowson actuators to enhance tactile feel.

[merrymaid520]

I don't think duals are overkill (dual Rythmik E15HPs in my setup). Also using a miniDSP to EQ/dial them in prior to running ARC Genesis on them to any final touch-ups. Also added some Crowson actuators to enhance tactile feel.

True! It does provide a much better integration and room response! I think the everyday (non audiophile) person would think its overkill...I know folks who visit my place look at my setup and go "why do you need so many speakers and why are they so huge?". LOL!

[MrGuru]

I just ordered the EX to EX2 upgrade package and have a silly question - the current EX crossovers that I will be swapping out - can they be used in another pair of normal S2's that I use in a different setup? I am guessing "probably not" is the answer as that kit has a different woofer to install to get the full EX experience, but I thought'd I'd check. Can't wait for the EX2 kit to get here!

Edit: fixed typo.

[racrawford65]

Not sure I understand your question. You'd have EX, not EX2 cross-overs left over. I don't think you can use them in normal S2's as the woofer is different. You may want to see if you can get the old EX woofer (or just upgrade the S2's to EXV2)

[MrGuru]

Yes, sorry - typo. I meant using the old EX crossovers in a normal S2.

[racrawford65]

figured that's what you meant. Same amswer as before - likely not due to woofer being different.

[davef]

Yes, sorry - typo. I meant using the old EX crossovers in a normal S2.

Not recommended, the EX crossover is designed to see the EX woofer, not the S2 woofer.

[bkdc]

Just did a Sierra-2 to EX V2 upgrade. Funny findings.

My current Sierra-2’s were sent to me about five years ago as warrantied replacements after one of the original Chinese-manufactured gloss finished cabinets developed a split. The Chinese gloss ones were no longer made so I was offered American-made bamboo cabinets. There was always a slight rattling noise in one speaker but sound quality was never an issue. I figured one of the wires was just tapping on the bracing.

Anyway, I remove the tweeter and woofer and what do I see? An acorn and a few nuts…. I know I didn’t have a squirrel infestation inside my house. I had to guess some critter was thinking about storing away some food and getting in/out through the porthole.

Dave, did you have any squirrel issues some years ago? LOL.

Love the Sierra-2EX V2 upgrade!

Ok. Completely unrelated to my above upgrade. I purchased another pair of Sierra-2EX’s off one forum member’s estate last year (he lived in rural Illinois, and I assume the speakers were sitting in his garage for a period of time before they were sent to me) and I finally swapped the crossovers to V2.

What do I see? One speaker contained a few mouse droppings. The other speaker had numerous seeds within it. I guess they do make a perfect rodent hangout.

I could only chuckle and shake my head. Again, I could hear the improvement. It’s amazing what a well designed crossover can do with the identical drivers.

[davef]

Ok. Completely unrelated to my above upgrade. I purchased another pair of Sierra-2EX’s off one forum member’s estate last year (he lived in rural Illinois, and I assume the speakers were sitting in his garage for a period of time before they were sent to me) and I finally swapped the crossovers to V2.

What do I see? One speaker contained a few mouse droppings. The other speaker had numerous seeds within it. I guess they do make a perfect rodent hangout.

I could only chuckle and shake my head. Again, I could hear the improvement. It’s amazing what a well designed crossover can do with the identical drivers.

Ha - that's funny!

We recently performed an ELX upgrade on a pair of towers for a customer. During testing and moving the speaker around, I heard some noise that concerned me. We couldn't find the issue until we took the woofers back out and then Joe reached into the bottom of the cabinet where the port tube is and found 3 little foam balls. They looked like the small balls some nerf guns shoot. I believe we returned these to the customer