Weiserb nailed it. The 9's are really nice sounding speakers, provided you give them plenty of good current. The 10t's are a great bargin and have certainly stood the test of time, as have other Michael Kelly speakers (e.g., ADS speakers). The 9's use improved drivers and the four woofers provide tighter, more dynamic low frequencies than the single driver used by the 10t. The narrow front baffle of the 9 images very well and coherently, although the small novalith head on the 10t did a good job there also. If your budget only goes to $2K, the 10t with sound anchors will be hard to beat (although some would say try Vandersteen), if you can swing $5-6K, you should be able to find used 9's if you are patient. Another benefit is that you will not find many companies with customer support equal to Aerial.
Aerial 10T and Aerial 9
For any Aerial fans out there I have a question. Firstly, let me say I am a big fan of Aerials, every time I have heard them they have really impressed me.
So, is a 6 year old model 9 definitively better than a 10T? I know where some second hand models are available and I plan to listen to each. The 9's are approximately 2.5x the price of the 10Ts. I plan to let my own ears be my guide but I am curious what the audiogon community has to say.
What price is fair for each speaker assuming good condition?
thanks in advance for responses!
So, is a 6 year old model 9 definitively better than a 10T? I know where some second hand models are available and I plan to listen to each. The 9's are approximately 2.5x the price of the 10Ts. I plan to let my own ears be my guide but I am curious what the audiogon community has to say.
What price is fair for each speaker assuming good condition?
thanks in advance for responses!