I also have the Ascendants and used to build speakers for Avalon.
I've found them to be like a pair of flashlights that need utter attention paid to room placement and proximity to sidewall versus rear wall, as they are capable of such focus. Congrats on a great system. I've heard the 'dants paired with ridiculously high-end components, and rest assured, they will raise their performance to match associated gear.
Here's to music!
