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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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nomad
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Hello there No money.
I've owned 7Bs for about 7 or 8 months now. My listening room is smaller (14'x11') and I'm running them on the low end of the recommended wattage, a little over 100 watts from a Threshold t200. But they sound great man! I listened to the 6s at the dealer but when he took me into the room with the 7Bs I fell in love on the first CD (I swear). Big difference in the way they sounded to me. 7B ported on back, 6 is ported on front. According to dealer the 6 could go closer to wall than the 7B. Heavy 2" thick cabinet. Seemed like the best value out there for my money. By the way, I listen primarily to rock as well. Happy hunting!
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