Sierra-2 vs Quad 12L2
The 12L2's impedance is 6Ω against the Sierra-2's 8Ω and its low-frequency extension 45 Hz against 46 Hz. Both share sensitivity (86 dB) and ways (2).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$600
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Sierra-2
The Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2 is a high-performance, two-way passive bookshelf loudspeaker featuring a custom RAAL true-ribbon tweeter and a 6-inch SEAS Excel Curv treated-cone woofer. Its rear-ported cabinet, sophisticated crossover, low distortion, and extended treble make it suitable for detailed two-channel music listening and high-quality home-theater systems. The quoted specifications vary somewhat by source and production documentation; the figures below represent the original Sierra-2 rather than the later Sierra-2EX V2.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 46 Hz - 38 kHz
- Power Handling
- 300W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 45W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 150W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 6"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.0 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 191 × 362 × 267 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 9.1 kg (20 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 46-38000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions