Sierra 2 vs Dynaudio Focus 160

I should also throw the ProAc Tablette Anniverary in the mix. I listen to a lot of rock, jazz, female vocalists, piano, and some new-agey stuff. Thanks

The easiest way to make a mistake, is to buy equipment using reviews and opinions only. You really should demo first.

Ascend has a 30 day full refund policy so you could demo one that way. otherwise if you're anywhere near southern california you could demo one in their showroom and also demo Dynaudio at a local dealer in LA.

i have the Sierra-2's for my office system but other than telling you it's a versatile speaker, you should demo to see if it's a fit for you.

Pretty much if you want to hear how the Ascend Sierras 1 or 2 are going to sound, you are ordering a pair. This should be common sense, as Ascend is a mail order company. With all that said, I own the Sierras 1 and can not say enough positive about them, whether I would be talking tubes or solid state or vinyl or CDs.

What led me to the Sierras to the first place is that they can be placed close to the wall and can be placed on their sides with no ill effects.

Going to the web-site and reading reviews may help you narrow things down. Auditioning would be nice, but let's get real, with a number of brands there are not too many ways of doing that.

I have thought about pulling the trigger on the Sierras 2. There is at Massdrop special that has the Sierras 2 for $1250, if that helps any. The Sierras 1 in piano black are also on sale at Ascend's web site for $750 or so.

Regards,

Rich