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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.
no_money
emster
75 posts
 
My experience with the 7b has been quite good and should work for you if the power is adequate. (250 per minimum). I would say that the naut 803 is another valid choice, different voice and more dynamic than the Aerial, although I find the Aerial easier to listen to consistently. You need to try the 803, especially given your rock tendencies. (Same power issues.)
blbloom
286 posts
 
No money. I owned the 6s for about a year. They are very nice. They do need power to open up. They could sound lifeless without it. I agree with Emster, 250wpc. I found this to be frustrating and limiting when choosing or changing amps. I now own Meadowlark Heron i's. I suggest you try to give them a listen. They are much nicer speakers in my opinion. Transparency, dynamics and sweetness. They are also much more efficient and would have an easy time filling a large room.
no_money OP
565 posts
 
Thanks for the response. The proceed is a dual mono 250 watt per side @ 8ohm, 500 @ 4ohm amp that I think should do fine for now. Emster, I have a set of 601 s2 in a bedroom sytem that I have been happy with so the 803 is also in the picture. I wonder if they might be a little bright in the long run though, like you said the aerial seems a little easier on the ear during long sessions. As far as the Meadowlark I am sure they sound great, it's just with a purchase this size I really want to stay local. Thanks again for the input.
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