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Ascend Acoustics - any experienced users?

Preparing to sell (actually are sold) very large format horn speakers and have already become attached to my Coherent Audio 12’s. Klipsch LaScala are still in mix so now some sanely priced stand mounts are wanted. Ascend appears to use very high quality divers (RAAL, ScanSpeak) and solid bamboo cabinets. New prices are actually within reason, much less than a comparable Fritz. Opinions from actual owners are those who have any experience is appreciated. I just can’t bring myself to spend $3,4,5 6K on a one or two cubic “box” no matter the name or sophistication behind it. 
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baylinor
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I had the Ascend raal towers for over 7 years. They used to be $3k a pair. Absolutely amazing quality and sound for the money. Surprisingly deep and articulate bass and the raals produced extremely precise treble but without fatigue. Huge sounstage too, covered the entire front wall. Plus Dave Fabrikant is one of the nicest audio company owner in the business. You can't go wrong. Only reason for moving on from them is once I built the house of stereo I went with much larger towers for a bigger sound.

grislybutter
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they are tremendous value, any comparable speaker would cost twice as much.  Decent looking too...

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tony1954
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I helped my ex-wife put together a small system and picked up a pair of Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1's for her. They are great speaker for their size and cost, but I do not have any experience beyond that.

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