I had Aerius's for a long time about 4.5 years ago. They were my first real high performance speaker purchase. To even attempt to do big time hardrock or heavy metal you would probably want a huge power amp and a fairly small-sealed room. Even then you might find the heavier stuff a little lacking in punch. Electrostatics, to my ears, are everything that people say they are,-fast, precise, detailed, open, etc. But, it took me a while to figure out what they needed more of, weight or meat. All those wickedly fast notes kind of fly by your ears without imparting the meat of those notes. Even solo violin notes have some weight and heft to them. With extra meaty music like heavy metal it is much more apparent--the lack of slam. So, if you really favor big and krunchy tunes- you may want a moving coil loudspeaker. Just my 4 cents, all Martin logans are pretty much huge over achievers for what you pay.
Logans and Heavy Metal?
I am reall interested in a pair of Aerius I's, and I like all kinds of music. From Jazz to Country, Blues to Extermely Heavy Metal. I've heard these speakers with all kinds of music except Heavy Metal. I've read that they are not that great at the hard stuff. Is this really true? Is it a listenable reproduction of the music, or is it so bad that I should avoid them? Most of my Heavy Metal listening is at work or in the car, but there are those days... These speakers will be used as home theater as well. Any comments or other recommendations are greatly appreciated.
FYI the driving amp is an Odyssey Stratos.
FYI the driving amp is an Odyssey Stratos.