The Ascend Sierra line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 7 models, from the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2 and Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon to the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 v2, Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 and Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX. Ratings run from 3.7/5 to 4.7/5. Of these, 5 are still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
Sierra 2 to Sierra-2EX V2
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 replaced the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2. It rates higher, 4.3/5 against 3.7/5.
| Spec | Sierra 2 | Sierra-2EX V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | ribbon tweeter, woven cone woofer | RAAL 10mm true ribbon tweeter, 6” SEAS Excel Curv cone woofer |
| Sensitivity | 86.4dB | 85dB @ 2.83V/1m anechoic (manufacturer) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85.7Hz | 58.6Hz |
| Weight | 20.1 lbs (9.1 kg) | 20.1 lbs (9.1 kg) each |
Sierra Horizon to Sierra Horizon V2
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon V2 replaced the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon. It rates higher, 4.3/5 against 4.2/5.
| Spec | Sierra Horizon | Sierra Horizon V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | RAAL ribbon tweeter, midrange and woofers shared with the Sierra Tower | RAAL true ribbon tweeter, mineral-filled polypropylene midrange, 2x mineral-filled polypropylene woofers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63.0Hz | 60Hz |
Full Sierra Horizon vs Sierra Horizon V2 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Ascend Sierra are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Ascend Sierra, from the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2 and Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon to the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 v2, Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 and Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX.
What replaced the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2?
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2 replaced the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2. It is rated 4.3/5, against 3.7/5 for the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2.
What replaced the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon?
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon V2 replaced the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon. It is rated 4.3/5, against 4.2/5 for the Ascend Acoustics Sierra Horizon.