I have enjoyed my pair of Ascendo C8 speakers for about 2 years. The are powered by ARC tube preamp and tube amp.You cannot classify the C8's by their $10K price since they easily match the performance of $20~$30K speakers. Such is the magic of German engineering.With virtually no distortion, the C8 provide a sweet, smooth, palpable holographic mid range that leaves you breathless.
It produces a crisp, airy, vibrant and
spacial treble. In the lower registers, it develops a powerful, well extended, tuneful bass with a nice
grip and very good timing. But what amazes even more is this coherency
of the sound, how well all 4 drivers work with each either delivering
sound reminding single-driver speakers.
I find the C8 provides a joyful sonic experience.
Ascendo C8 Renaissance: any opinions?
I'm considering a pair of Acsendo C8R's but beyond a few paid reviews, I haven't been able to learn much about these seemingly fine speakers. ( I should have studied German instead of Spanish) . I'm wondering how they perform in general as I realize everyone's system is different. I was ready to pull the trigger on a pair of Harbeths (shl5) when I stumbled on these.
Any opinions would be appreciated.
Any opinions would be appreciated.