Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1 Reference Monitor

Boasting a sleek design and heavily researched technology, the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 focuses on delivering clean and accurate sound production comparable to speakers well above its price point. Check out impressions, comparisons, and more on the official Ascend Acoustics Sierra thread.

Equipped with a custom SEAS 1-inch soft-dome tweeter, the Sierra 1 features a unique semi-waveguide insert to help maintain a good off-axis response, reduce diffraction, and absorb stray high frequencies. The custom 5.25-inch long-throw woofer delivers powerful linear bass, resulting in a clean separation from the midrange. Durable and aesthetically pleasing, the Sierra 1 is constructed from long and slender laminated bamboo panels, making it sturdy and resistant to harsh climates. Not only does the bamboo construction look and feel great, but it also dramatically reduces energy loss and resonance on a level equivalent to a 3-inch-thick slab of MDF.

Four and a half years in the making, the Sierra-1 brings you best-in-class bass and dynamics, with a level of accuracy and detail that will impress. Ascend Acoustics has the engineering to back up the claims, and you can find measurements on the Sierra-1 unsmoothed and using a 5 dB/division scale in the gallery below. This coupled with a 7-year parts and labor warranty ensures your speakers will bring music to your ears for a very long time to come.