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Experience with Aerial models 6 or 7b

This will not happen soon, but I would like to take as much time as possible on this decision so here it goes. I currently use ML Aerius i with Proceed HPA2. Just moved to a bigger room, ( 17w x 15d w/cathedral ceilings ) and it just doesn't seem to fill the room enough. I am not looking for concert level volumes, maybe a good solid 90db would be fine. I will purchase something local and have been considering the Aerial models 6 or 7b. I want to be able to place the speaker within a couple of feet of the back wall also. Other options would be the new ML Ascent, but that might be a little imposing for the room. Dealer also carries B&W, Vandersteen and Maggies although the last two are out due to the cat factor. Will the model 6 fill the room? will 7b work that close the back wall? Or maybe try the 6 with a Vandersteen sub? I listen mostly to rock and the final bill needs to come in around 4-5k. thanks in advance for your experiences.
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siddh
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Hi No Money,

I have owned both the 6 and 7B; both driven by a Classe 300. I had downsized my system and attempted to combine the listening space with a rec-room for the kids. This forced a need to place the speakers nearer to the front wall than I had ever done before. The results were unexpectedly good. Both sets of speakers performed very well, with better bottom end from the 7B. I agree that power is essential to open these babies up. I have no familiarity with the Proceed, but if it offers clean power it may produce the music you are looking for. If at all possible, audition speaker cables. As with most systems, much improvement can be eked out. Good luck.
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