chainsdb Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I wonder if anyone has heard the ascend ascoustic speakers? http://ascendacoustics.com/ They have had good reviews. The CMT-340 SE front pr + CMT-340 SE center + 170 SE surrounds package goes for US$1,118.00 + shipping US$180 (to doorstep in Singapore). Looks tempting.
SiriuslyCold Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 how would they ship the speakers? CBM *ROFL*
chainsdb Posted January 22, 2007 Author Posted January 22, 2007 i believe it's by air. they asked for the nearest airport in calculating freight charges.
SiriuslyCold Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 oic they ship direct - should be OK... recently there's been a few threads about speakers being held up at vPostUSA
gerald1624705841 Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 How do u know that the shipping to Singapore is US$180? I wonder if anyone has heard the ascend ascoustic speakers? http://ascendacoustics.com/ They have had good reviews. The CMT-340 SE front pr + CMT-340 SE center + 170 SE surrounds package goes for US$1,118.00 + shipping US$180 (to doorstep in Singapore). Looks tempting.
relakbro Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Specs/reviews looks good - easy to drive too (90-92 db sensitivity, 8 ohms). Don't forget to give us your assessment, if you get them.
relakbro Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Don't forget to give us your assessment, if you get them. Ooh er, I'm beginning to sound like SC, lol ;D
SiriuslyCold Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 pffft! :P at least I don't quote myself ;D
petetherock Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I concur with SC on shipping I eyed a few US Internet direct retailers before. Fantastic reviews, by magazines and some forums, but the cost of shipping deters me (do check on the nett shipping cost) Bear in mind once they approximate the cost of more traditional brands (eg MA is also made in China now) and the difference is less than 20%, you may not get a really value for money setup. Temper the reviews, especially those where ads are places on the sites of the reviewers and owners in forums tend to write lovingly about their purchases. I hope you are successful, then I might be tempted to order some Maggies ;)
Quest88 Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 agree with pete. don't forget to include GST!
petetherock Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 BTW have you tried comparing the money (USD 1.2k) to get something in SG? I think say an MA equivalent (BR series - you can tell I like them) is a pretty good sound too ;) Please write about your ordering adventures, I may try and get something in USA when I go later this year -- Maggies...
petetherock Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 Maybe, the MMG floorstanders, esp if I opt for the RS series MA, then I have a bit of cash for experiments. I figured my 140w can't drive the Maggies well. Hey counting you for my MA day to get your opinion ok? pete, MMG-Ws? ;)
SiriuslyCold Posted January 23, 2007 Posted January 23, 2007 I may not be around dude.. I'm sure there'll be enough ears though
chainsdb Posted January 23, 2007 Author Posted January 23, 2007 The US$180 shipping charge was from ascends themselves. BTW, can you get maggies in singapore? Also, I assume MA is Monitor Audio. I have heard some of the lower ends one, (BR6 i think), and can't say I appreciate the sound that much. They are a bit laid-back, and muddy when compared to more expensive equipment. I guess once I heard the vr-1 system, there was no going back. The imaging/sound staging was just amazing (but they cost twice as much). $1500 for a pair here, without stands.
petetherock Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 If Ascend is willing to ship for USD180 - not going through vpost, its worth considering. Why I suggested MA is simply because I liked their MA B2 and its a start. If you like a pair of 1.5k speakers, these Ascends may not satisfy you. Maggies (MMG at least) are US as well, thats why I was hoping someone was succsseful recently in shipping items. Cheers
Quest88 Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Absolute sound brings in magnepan to Singapore, but they don't bring in the MMG. They have a set of 1.6QR display units for sale now though. :P http://www.absolutesound.com.sg/absound/bargains.aspx?id=5
petetherock Posted January 24, 2007 Posted January 24, 2007 Thanks Q They are pretty expensive and I don't think even my Reference series Marantz AV amp will do them justice. Besides I need a matching centre and my 140W might not be enough for them. As you said there is no MMG or MMW, so if I go to the states, I might grab a pair and send them via DHL. Absolute sound brings in magnepan to Singapore, but they don't bring in the MMG. They have a set of 1.6QR display units for sale now though. :P http://www.absolutesound.com.sg/absound/bargains.aspx?id=5
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