The Alethas are an unbelievable sounding speaker. The separation , tightness of the bass and accuracy will make you want to listen to any cd you can find. The speaker's realism and accuracy will occassionally catch you off guard and startle you...making you think a "sound" emanated from somewhere in your house other than the speakers. I listened to the Cantatas at a dealer in Avalon NJ. They sounded great but I went with the Alethas even though the dealer didn't have them. The look of the Athenas compared to the Cantatas are no comparison....in fact, when you see these speakers you will be amazed at how good they look(mine are cherry wood). I spoke with Mr. Dunlavy himself and he indicated the Alethas have more enclosure which provides for a slightly deeper sounding bass.
...but you can't go wrong with either speaker.
...but you can't go wrong with either speaker.