Youll be happier with the 8 or 8b. Read the reviews. it is a true full range speaker. If necessary Aerial makes IMHO one of the best "music subs" in the business. The 8 has more bass than the 8b. you'll save a little money,too.
Aerial Acoustic Model 7Bs vs. Model 9s?
I'm trying to cost-justify the more expensive Aerial Acoustic Model 9s for my main stereo listening room. I have auditioned them at the dealer side by side, and found them both to be very exciting; but have not yet been able to drag them to my home for a shootout.
I use tube amplifiers (ASL Hurricanes) and Linn Ninka speakers now, with a Linn Sizmik subwoofer backing them up. This is a nice combination, and performs beyond it's price point, IMO - but using a subwoofer instead of a truly 'full-range' main speaker: I get bass in my feet, instead of in my chest. I know the Model 9 is more efficient then the Model 7b; and that because of it's four bass drivers has alot of surface area to work with.
Bottom line, though - is will I be happier with the 7Bs and my subwoofer or ditch the sub completely and bring on the 9s? Anyone out there with experience or comments on this kind of a trade-off?
Thanks.
I use tube amplifiers (ASL Hurricanes) and Linn Ninka speakers now, with a Linn Sizmik subwoofer backing them up. This is a nice combination, and performs beyond it's price point, IMO - but using a subwoofer instead of a truly 'full-range' main speaker: I get bass in my feet, instead of in my chest. I know the Model 9 is more efficient then the Model 7b; and that because of it's four bass drivers has alot of surface area to work with.
Bottom line, though - is will I be happier with the 7Bs and my subwoofer or ditch the sub completely and bring on the 9s? Anyone out there with experience or comments on this kind of a trade-off?
Thanks.