Le site :
http://www.ascendacoustics.com/
Les enceintes:
La gamme Sierra :
Sierra 1, le modèle de référence (848 dollars la paire) avec HP de la marque SEAS et cabinet en bambou, comparé favorablement à des Dynaudio Focus 110 et 140, Paradigm S2, Harbeth 7ES... :


Spécifications:
Typical In-Room Frequency Response 39Hz - 22kHz ± 3dB
In-Room Sensitivity 87dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter
Frequency Response (Anechoic) 44Hz - 22kHz ± 3dB
Sensitivity (Anechoic) 86.5dB @ 1 watt / 1 meter
Average Impedance 8 ohms
Minimum Recommended Power 45 watts
Maximum Continuous Power* 200 watts
Maximum Short Term Peak Power* 400 watts
Cabinet Exclusive V-LAM™ construction featuring vertically laminated bamboo. Bass reflex via flared rear port tube
Dimensions H x W x D** 14.25" x 7.5" x 10.5"
Weight (each) 20 lbs each
Shipping Weight (pair) 43 lbs per pair
Tweeter (1) 26mm high-definition soft dome tweeter w/integrated elastomer wave guide, wide surround, low-viscosity magnetic fluid cooling, pole-piece damping chamber. Fully manufactured by SEAS of Norway
Woofer (1) proprietary 5.25” long throw mineral-filled polypropylene cone, non-resonant cast aluminum frame, copper shorting rings, low-inductance motor assembly, vented pole-piece and vented spider.
Mesures:
http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/measurements/speakers/ascend_sierra1/
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1083232
A noter qu'une colonne dans cette gamme doit être commercialisée prochainement, les composants sont de très haute qualité pour un prix de 1 998 dollars la paire:
http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/images/ascenduploads/srt_specs.gif
*RAAL ribbon tweeter upgrade will add $350 for each speaker.

La gamme Signature Edition:
CMT-340 SE comparé aux Paradigm studio 100 :

CBM-170 SE utilisée dans des studios pour sa très grande neutralité à 298 dollars la paire !:

Tests et divers liens:
http://www.soundstageav.com/onhifi/20070901.htm
http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/ascend_cmt340se_cbm170se.htm /http://www.ascendacoustics.com/pages/reviews/HTS340Ascend.pdf
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-loudspeakers/bookshelf-monitor-loudspeakers/ascend-acoustics-sierra-1-monitor-loudspeakers.html
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/speakers/bookshelf/ascend-acoustics-sierra-1
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=629769
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/ascend-acoustics/cbm-170/prd_125308_1594crx.aspx
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1329022
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/ascend-acoustics/cmt-340m/prd_324384_1594crx.aspx
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/ascendacoustics_cbm170.htm
http://forum.ascendacoustics.com/showthread.php?t=2933 : comparaison des sierra 1 avec des Usher Be-718 et des KEF 201/2 !
http://www.facebook.com/AscendAcoustics?filter=1
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