I've got the 8b's and have never been disappointed with their performance on music. I've driven them via Proceed HPA-2's and a Theta Dreadnaught. Heck, I'm even thinking of foregoing the sub for theater applications. The bass is not lacking from my perspective. At this point, I point the woofers inward, but have not played enough with position to totally rule out having them fire towards the outside walls. Bought them used (although couldn't tell from looking at them) in rosewood for $3,800 over a year ago. In a thorough side by side with 3 different amps, they were, IMHO, better than the Revel F50's.
Aerial Acoustic Model 7Bs vs. Model 9s?
I'm trying to cost-justify the more expensive Aerial Acoustic Model 9s for my main stereo listening room. I have auditioned them at the dealer side by side, and found them both to be very exciting; but have not yet been able to drag them to my home for a shootout.
I use tube amplifiers (ASL Hurricanes) and Linn Ninka speakers now, with a Linn Sizmik subwoofer backing them up. This is a nice combination, and performs beyond it's price point, IMO - but using a subwoofer instead of a truly 'full-range' main speaker: I get bass in my feet, instead of in my chest. I know the Model 9 is more efficient then the Model 7b; and that because of it's four bass drivers has alot of surface area to work with.
Bottom line, though - is will I be happier with the 7Bs and my subwoofer or ditch the sub completely and bring on the 9s? Anyone out there with experience or comments on this kind of a trade-off?
Thanks.
I use tube amplifiers (ASL Hurricanes) and Linn Ninka speakers now, with a Linn Sizmik subwoofer backing them up. This is a nice combination, and performs beyond it's price point, IMO - but using a subwoofer instead of a truly 'full-range' main speaker: I get bass in my feet, instead of in my chest. I know the Model 9 is more efficient then the Model 7b; and that because of it's four bass drivers has alot of surface area to work with.
Bottom line, though - is will I be happier with the 7Bs and my subwoofer or ditch the sub completely and bring on the 9s? Anyone out there with experience or comments on this kind of a trade-off?
Thanks.