Thinking of getting some decent lower cost some speakers

[Guest sacd lover]

Any of you guys heard the Ascend Acoustics? I love small two ways like the 170SE. But I really like the Ascend 340SE ... MTM + high efficiency = big soundstage, big dynamics. The 340 is a lot like my old JM Labs I liked so well. Plus, I usually like soft dome tweeters > metal dome tweeters.

Any input will be greatly appreciated ....

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[Grand Enigma]

I loved my CMT340s and my parents still greatly enjoy theirs. I highly recommend them at that price point. If you can stretch it a bit the Linbrook Signature Monitors takes everything the 340s do well and amplifies it quite significantly.

[n_maher]

Earl,

I've really enjoy my AA 170's, especially in the near-field setup that I currently have them in. I'd certainly buy their products again although Zach's advice about the Linbrooks is something that I'd definitely take under consideration as well.

[swt61]

What will you be amping them with Earl?

[Guest sacd lover]

What will you be amping them with Earl?

I am probably going to get another Monarchy SM-70 Pro and I already have an Axiom passive.

Man I really torn between the 170SE and the 340SE. I wont be able to use them that much but I just miss having speakers. The 170SE should be more than adequate but the 340SE is only a couple hundred more. Zach, did you use the Ascend speaker stands on the 340SE? I have some 24" stands but the top plate is pretty small.

[n_maher]

I expect to be selling my 170s in the next couple of weeks Earl after I get my new bookshelf speakers built. They aren't the SE model, maybe that makes them not an option for you, but they'll be pretty darn cheap.

[Dusty Chalk]

"...built..."

...and you don't have time to mod the Orthos?!?!?

(Don't mind me, just giving you a hard time...I have to admit to being envious of your abilities..."

Back on topic: some of my favorite speakers I've ever heard were cloth-dome (Spendor S3/5's). But I've also heard metal domes which I've really liked.

Okay, that did nothing for the thread, I think I'll move along...