Lord Nikon
03-11-2004, 08:42 AM
I didn't read through the insturctions but I hear there is a break in period of a week or two. Any information on the break-in period is welcome/
I just received my Ascend Acoustic CBM-170's and all I can say is WOW! I have them hooked up to my old 1997 Technics receiver which is not anything to compare to the new receiver I plan on getting in a couple weeks. Besides that, even on the old receiver these speakers sound amazing. I purchased new wire cables which I plan to use because the old ones I am using are not exactly decent.
My current HT system had a 7" powered sub or something like that. I unplugged the sub, and the technics center channel and I am just running the CBM-170's. I sat the kids down to watch finding Nemo and I went upstairs. The freaking house was rocking from the bass. I understand many people complain that there is not enough bass and a sub is needed. That may be true, but I am amazed how hard the bass is. During some scenes the sound hit so clear and so fast that I flinched as if I was there.
I cannot wait to finish my HT system. Still torn between the Marantz SR5400, HK 330, and a Yamaha which I feel is somewhat bright. I planned to get the Ascend CMT-340c center and the HSU 10" and the CBM-170's for my surrounds in the near future.
I do not want to use my current 7" sub or technic center channel because I feel it will make the sound on the CBMs not as nice. Receiver is being ordered in 2 weeks. What do I get next? Center channel, surround, or sub. I already have the mains, and the receiver coming. Some people say subs, some may say center... I just want to know the reasons.
I just received my Ascend Acoustic CBM-170's and all I can say is WOW! I have them hooked up to my old 1997 Technics receiver which is not anything to compare to the new receiver I plan on getting in a couple weeks. Besides that, even on the old receiver these speakers sound amazing. I purchased new wire cables which I plan to use because the old ones I am using are not exactly decent.
My current HT system had a 7" powered sub or something like that. I unplugged the sub, and the technics center channel and I am just running the CBM-170's. I sat the kids down to watch finding Nemo and I went upstairs. The freaking house was rocking from the bass. I understand many people complain that there is not enough bass and a sub is needed. That may be true, but I am amazed how hard the bass is. During some scenes the sound hit so clear and so fast that I flinched as if I was there.
I cannot wait to finish my HT system. Still torn between the Marantz SR5400, HK 330, and a Yamaha which I feel is somewhat bright. I planned to get the Ascend CMT-340c center and the HSU 10" and the CBM-170's for my surrounds in the near future.
I do not want to use my current 7" sub or technic center channel because I feel it will make the sound on the CBMs not as nice. Receiver is being ordered in 2 weeks. What do I get next? Center channel, surround, or sub. I already have the mains, and the receiver coming. Some people say subs, some may say center... I just want to know the reasons.