Aerial 7T/6 vs Vandersteen Quatro/Treo/2Ce Sig II

Curse this thread!!

The talk about how great the Dali's are, especially along with the negative comments regarding Aerial Acoustics, has me wondering if I should consider the Dali speakers for my home theater.

I built my HT speaker system around the Aerial Acoustics CC5 center (im actually using the LR5 vertical version) channel speaker. To finish it off I used identical LR5 speakers for my left and right.

Does Dali make a center that will at least equal the Aerial CC5? Ideally I would like to use identical speakers for left, right and center. Any recommendations for what I might consider/audition?

At this point in my life I am 75-80% home theater.

JonnyR,

Thanks for the compliment. I have a great deal of respect for you and your store. I'll definitely stop by and listen to the new CT.

Knghifi,

"I have 2 friends using Vandersteen 2's and every time I listen to them, I want to rip the sock out of the drivers. It's muffled, peaky ... can't stand them."

Good call. No one uses socks to tune speakers anymore. They probably didn't even wash them with the special soap for best thread consistency. Vandersteen gives you much better setup options. Why don't you go over and remove the socks, position the speaker, set the back tilt using the formula Vandersteen gives you and make any necessary adjustments to the 2 gain settings on the back of the crossover. Show your friends how to set them up right. They'll thank you for it.

"I am unable to audition Treo/Quatro/5A with the Vandy dealer that is close to my place."

That's sad. Also, not to be judgmental, but powering $10k - $15k speakers with an Emotiva amp???

"I want speakers that disappear when I listen to music. Large soundstage, clear separation of instruments and accurate voice reproduction is important for me."

Well, that certainly is in Vandy territory. To get what you're looking for and to get the most out of them you'll need good amplification and a good preamplifier (haven't seen you mention what you use for a preamp -- what are you using?). Not sure how they do at low volumes. I'd also mention Joseph Audio Perspectives in your price range if you can find a dealer. Not sure how they do at low volumes either though.

If you're currently using a prepro you could insert something like one of the new Rogue integrated amps (or many others) for stereo and use your prepro and Marantz amp to run center/surrounds in HT duty. Not hard to integrate all that into one system, and you'd have the best of both worlds. Best of luck.

Hi Soix,

Emotiva is one of the many options, the reviews seem to suggest the XPAs and XPRs are more than match for Vandys. I am impressed by Rogue Audio too either will work fine with me.

ARC or Ayre gear seems to be favorites with respect to using them with Vandersteens but I do not want to get them unless I can notice a difference that will justify the cost bump.

Good call. No one uses socks to tune speakers anymore. They probably didn't even wash them with the special soap for best thread consistency. Vandersteen gives you much better setup options. Why don't you go over and remove the socks, position the speaker, set the back tilt using the formula Vandersteen gives you and make any necessary adjustments to the 2 gain settings on the back of the crossover. Show your friends how to set them up right. They'll thank you for it.
Zd542 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

I got the same advice on my Bose 201. After setup, it destroyed KAISER KAWERO. I guess the instruction works for all speakers. Unfortunately my friends traded them in after 6 months NO thanks to me. I guess with friend like me, who needs an enemy. LOL!!! Many Thanks for the suggestion.