Ascendant 2 vs Hyperion Sound Design HPS-938W
The HPS-938W's impedance is 6Ω against the Ascendant 2's 4Ω and its high-frequency extension 22 kHz against 20 kHz. Both share sensitivity (90 dB) and low-frequency extension (30 Hz).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,937.89
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About the Ascendant 2
The Avalon Acoustics Ascendant 2 is a two-way, three-driver floorstanding loudspeaker using two 17.5 cm (7-inch) Nomex-Kevlar composite-cone woofers and a 3.1 cm (1-inch) proprietary composite-dome tweeter. It has a bass-reflex enclosure and a nominal 4-ohm impedance, with a minimum impedance of approximately 3.6 ohms. Published specifications list 89 dB sensitivity, a frequency range of 28 Hz–25 kHz (±1.5 dB), and recommended amplifier power of 50–200 watts. The enclosure measures approximately 254 × 940 × 330 mm (W × H × D) and weighs about 35 kg per speaker. The Ascendant 2 is recognized for coherent imaging, natural tonal balance, and controlled, detailed reproduction.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 4Ω
- Frequency Response
- 30 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 200W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 25W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 200W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 7"
- Driver Count
- 3
- Enclosure Type
- ported
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 280 × 940 × 330 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 34.5 kg (76 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Quilted cherry, Curly maple, Figured walnut, Myrtle, Walnut burl
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 4Ω
Frequency: 30-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions