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Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1

Performance Rating:(4.5 out of 5)
Value Rating:(4.0 out of 5)


MSRP: $

Review date: Aug 7, 2007

If I had to describe it in a word, that word would be "pandemonium." That was what seemed to be happening in the audiophile community as Ascend Acoustics announced their new "reference" bookshelf speakers, the Sierra-1's. Long time lovers of the brand were putting their beloved speakers up for sale with the Sierra-1's on pre-order. Sight unseen, ear unheard, the Sierra's were being compared and debated against speakers many times their price. As bookshelf speakers go, they aren't the cheapest but this is definitely a case of "you get what you pay for." And you're getting a lot. The bass and treble extension seems out of place in the same box. Usually you hope for one or the other. In this case, you get both and in a bookshelf package.

ProsCons
  • Imaging
  • Bass response
  • Treble extension
  • Two beautiful finish options
  • 7 year warrantee
  • A tad bass heavy? (is this really a con?!?)

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