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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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.

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.

What will you be amping them with Earl?

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.

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.

"...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...