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Ascend Sierra Towers ribbon or dome

Hi everyone,

Thinking about going with some Ascend Sierra Towers for my main system (shown on my system page). As you can see, it is a 2.0 AV multipurpose system. I think I would definitely go with the RAAL ribbon tweeters if I only listened to high quality vinyl and CD/DVD sources. But I also use a Comcast cable box with below to average source quality.

With the revealing RAAL ribbon tweeters, will my lower quality sources be too fatiguing / unlistenable?

Anyone have this similar 2.0 AV setup with the Sierra Towers?

TIA!
sbrownnw
sbrownnw OP
686 posts
 
Just ordered some espresso satin towers today with the RAAL ribbon tweeter.
runnin
397 posts
 
Very nice, keep us posted on your impressions/experience. I found Ascend to have top notch service, they really seem to care about every last detail.
vladimir
346 posts
 
Go for the ribbons, the best tweeters out there, and you'll then have a solid basis for later upgrades for the rest of your system (I suggest MJ Acoustics or REL subwoofers to start). The Ascend Sierra Towers are sleepers and a bigger bang for your buck than anything I can think of.
sbrownnw OP
686 posts
 
@Vladimir, not sure what else I would upgrade except maybe my bluray player for now. My system sounds quite nice with my Audio Refinement separates and my modded RP6. I wanted some more bass than I was getting out of my Tekton monitors, so I went with the Ascends. Don't think I will add a sub...
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