Hi, I'm in the market for home theater/music speakers and I did a LOT of internet research when I stumbled onto Ascend and how much positive reviews they get from unbiased owners. Love the fact that they're made (with bamboo) in the USA! I think this is the brand I'm going with; I like Ascend's no-nonsense approach and lack of advertising. Was originally considering the Goldenear Tritons vs Magnepans...
Currently I have an old KEF surround setup, and I love their performance for their size, but I'm moving to a larger house soon, and now need some serious speakers... I'm considering the Sierra Towers (unsure if I need the RAAL upgrades) and Sierra Horizon Center with RAAL. My listening preference is about 40 music/40 television/20 movies. I want/need crystal clear dialogue in my setup. I'm not planning on surrounds yet, and I think the 3.1 setup will work for me for now. I also need help in selecting a sub to match.
Hopefully I will soon schedule a visit to the company HQ and demo some speakers and pick some up as well! Looking forward to speaking with Dave regarding his recommendations.
Cheers,
Alan