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Chris, Which speakers did you decide on?

Lew, You mention you prefer the ELT center over the Ascend center.. Have you even directly compared the two in a listening test? If yes, what was it that you heard that made the difference for you? -R

I have had my 340s (with stands) for 30-days now and I am.. . . . . . . . . . . Keeping them for sure! As usual, they do exactly what Ascend claimed they would do. Play very loud without fatigue yet very detailed, fill a large room with great sound (sound good even from almost...

Hi Tommy, I just wanted to comment that there are plenty of unbiased professional reviews of the Aperions. What I mentioned in my post was that I was looking for measurements, that's all, as that diaural crossover technology interests me.

Hi, Actually Brad has it correct. The Ascends do go deeper then the Aperions. While aperion rates the response at 60-20khz, they don't say what the tolerance is and according to the aperion graph, they look to be -3dB down at 100hz while the Ascends are -3dB down at 69 hz, -10dB at around...

Just read the SoundStage! review on the Ascend site. What a great review and the measurements taken on the CBM-170 are certainly impressive? Every seen a flatter frequency response? I have ordered a preproduction version of the new center and I should have mine in about 5 days. Can't wait!

The C-3s certainly have a flat response, but, the recent soundstage measurements taken on the ascend CBM-170 is noticeably flatter. FYI, yes, I have seen a flatter response for considerably less money (the CBM-170).

Hi Chris, I have had the pleasure of listening to the S38s and I am a proud CBM-170 owner. Both are excellent speakers for the money but both are VERY different. I don't know why this thread has ended up in a "how loud this speaker plays" debate, you did not ask that question. The CBM-170s...

A warm welcome from me too, HF! I not only enjoyed your review of the Ascend speakers, but have also enjoyed many of your reviews over the years. I have also browsed though your HT book at a local Borders some time ago. I think it is a good idea to post curves in your reviews. I for one...

Hi, Speaker wire labelled as CL-3 is suitable for inwall wiring. It is not so much as a shielding issue as it is for the strength and type of dialetric (insulation) around the strands of wire. Wouldn't want the insulation rubbing against a metal jbox overtime and thus exposing raw wire which...

Just read the review tonight. I found it very positive. HF basically stated that the CBM-170s combined with any Hsu subwoofer will stack up very well and knock the chip off the shoulder of many of the so called high end brands costing many times more. He also favorably compared the CBMs to a...

Someone mentioned my name? I don't think I was supposed to mention that new ascend center channel on a public forum. oops, my bad. Regardless, I do plan on picking one up as soon as they are available. If it sounds as good (or even better?) than what I have already, Im sold!

Rob, I own some ascends and couldn't be happier. Simply amazing with music and excellent for HT as well. I enquired if they were available in white (wanted a set for the bedroom). Unfortunately for me, they were not. Oh well. I have considered painting a pair though. Best of luck!

Brad, Great review!!! Bravo! I couldn't agree more about the ascends!

Hi Donald, I too own an Ascend 5.1 system and I have heard both the Axiom M3t and M22t, although I have not heard there larger speakers. My listening experience witht the axioms was a fairly positive one but I found for me that the speakers were overly bright and tinny. Good for HT but not...

I agree with Russ's suggestion. The complete 5.1 system from Ascend (which includes the renowned Hsu Research subwoofer) is the way to go. I own their 22-1003 system (Hsu vtf-3 as opposed to vtf-2) and it is an incredible system for both HT and music!

Hi Mike, I own a VTF-3 and it is absolutely incredible! I don't know too much about how the woofer driver itself compares with the SVS, but I know Dr. Hsu has been designing these things for MUCH longer than SVS. (no disrespect intended) The sub is fully optimized so that the woofer...

Hi, I think the very best you can do for that budget is the ascend acoustic 5.1 system 22-1001. 3 cbm-170 in the front, htm-200s in the rear, hsu VTF-2 subwoofer included. Noticed that ascend is having a sale so you can pick this system up for approx $1100 with free shipping. The system...

Sean Parque, I like your stands. What are they?

Hi, I own these exact same stands although I got 'em from audio advisor because ascend was out of stock on them a few months back. Audio advisor sells them for $90 / pair plus shipping. Here is the link to the stands at audio advisor http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/pr...ribute_1=30+in...

Buy Bose and get Hosed! I just bought a new Nissan Pathfinder and they were touting the Premium "Bose" sound system that comes with the SE model. Well the stereo in my lovely new SUV --- IT SUCKS!!! AHHH. My old piece of shit stock stereo in my last SUV which was just "standard" sounded...

Santana, Supernatural. This is such a great CD!

Hi Tim, You seem to be, "sittin on the fence" and I will help you out a bit. In all honesty, that Athena system (I believe you are talking about the point 5 system) is not in the same league as the Ascend system you are considering. I think this is why nobody has responded to your...

Jason, I own the CBMs and that tweeter is definitely not the tweeter used in the CBM-170. The tweeter you are asking about has some sort of plastic extrusion covering the dome whereas the tweeter in my CBM has nothing over the soft dome. I agree with Kevin on this one, why not ask ascend?

To BenM, Thanks for the link to those newsgroups. I have enjoyed reading the lively no holds barred threads. In my browsing I came across this other link from Howard Ferstler talking about his upcoming ascend review: http://groups.google.com/groups?q=%2...e. com&rnum=8 Here he calls the...

Marcus, That's a great review and I agree with it 100%. I am happy that you finally got your system up and running. Sounds like you had a small string of bad luck. My review is posted here: http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_125308_1594crx.aspx -Randy

Be sure that none of your cables going to the subwoofer (rca interconnect cable) are not laying near or on top of any power cords. AC current = 60hz Hum... -Randy

Just got LOTR as well. It should be a great workout for my ascend speakers and hsu VTF-3 subwoofer. Only problem is when is the next episode coming out? Christmas?? Can't wait that long...

Hi Kevin, I purchased the CBM-170 for center channel duty. It is being used horizontally on top of my tv. A neighbor of mine has a complete ascend setup as well, but he is using the HTM200 for a center. He has had the setup for over a year now and his system is why I bought mine. Anyway, I...