Aerial Acoustics Model 7B Floorstanding Speakers
Aerial Acoustics Model 7B Floorstanding Speakers
[Sep 21, 1999]
RH
an Audiophile
The Aerial 7b speakers are simply great speakers. It is funny how the 7b's can get such a wide range of scores, 1-2 stars to 4-5 stars, while the 8's and 10T's get higher scores more consistently. I really think I know why. The Aerial 10T's are in a higher price range. Dealers usually have them setup in a highend listening room with very good electronics. The 7b speakers, however, are usually setup along walls with lower priced equipment. Dealers usually have only a few highend rooms and they aren't going to setup the 7b speakers in these rooms. I have seen how the 7b speakers have been setup and know that they don't come even close to sounding their best for the following reason:1. Not enough power to open up the speakers. I have recently gone from a |
[Jul 21, 2000]
Dennis
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Airy, 3D sound. Great for home theater. beautiful finishes and construction.
Weakness:
Can be bright with wrong electronics or cabling. Just bought these in June after hearing them for the first time a year ago. I spent alot of time going around listening to different speakers before I did this big upgrade (for me)and these were the best all around. When I first heard these at a dealer I was immediately impressed with how, for lack of a better word, "airy" these speakers were. I also listened to the 6s which I also liked but they lacked the bass of the 7B. The 8s had great bass but were too large and not as fast or tight asthe 6s or 7Bs. The 10Ts were fabulous in all respects, but too expensive and large footprint. Similar Products Used: Thiel 3.6, NHT, Polk, Martin Logan Aerius, Paradigm, Revel. |
[Feb 16, 1999]
Dan Lini
an Audio Enthusiast
I just heard the Aerial 7bs in Sterio Exchange in NY. I must tell you, I did not like this speaker at all.. I agree with what the person above me said. This speaker is very lean and uninvolving. But what i noticed most about this speaker, is the bass. The Bass is horrible. There is no bass on this speaker. I would tell people, the Aerial 10ts which i really like, are light years better then the 7bs. There more open, much bigger soundstage and the Bass is great on the 10ts. I wouldn't buy the 7bs. Get the Aerial 10t Thanks |
[Mar 14, 1999]
Tom
an Audio Enthusiast
Outstanding sound, fully living up to Bob Harley's review in FI magazine . These speakers produce a very smooth, real sound, and produce an accurate, deep bass. My dealer thought these speakers were a large improvement over the previous Model 7, which were excellent. |
[Feb 02, 1999]
Eric
an Audiophile
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[Aug 25, 2000]
Joe
Audiophile
This is a follow-up to my February post. I've had the 7Bs for 6 months, and all the break-in is done, including the MIT SHotguns (750). I love these speakers..in my opinion they do best with acoustic and vocals, but just don't do well with electric, rock, etc (not necessarily a bad thing). I had reason to call the company twice, and each time Michael Kelly answered the phone and spent time helping me with my questions. |
[Jan 07, 2000]
Kai
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Performance, build quality
Weakness:
set up for sweet spot This is my best investment so far for my audio / home theater set up. I have been really happy with my Aerials. Similar Products Used: HAL Rev 3 |
[Mar 20, 1999]
Murray C. Cherkas
an Audiophile
I have owned a pair of 7B's since just after christmas. Initially, I was very disappointed with the sound. Out of the box new they just sounded terrible. Approximately 2 months later they started really breaking in well, and they sound very good now. I would highly recommend these speakers, just give them time to warm up. I have owned Monitor Audio speakers, and B&W 802's. The 7B is far superior to either. Bass is great, midrange excellent, treble excellent. These speakers have depth, power, force, definition, and dynamics, and some of the best vocal reproduction, both solo and harmony, of any speaker I have heard. |
[Jan 10, 2000]
Charles
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
All around outstanding performance. Great mids, decent highs, super bass for size/price.
Weakness:
None. My dealer kept recommending these to me as the natural next upgrade. Finally I agreed to listen to them. Wow, what a jump from the original 7. These things absolutely blow you away. The price seems unbelievable. If you are looking at spekers in the $3000 to $6000 range, look hard at the 7b. The Aerial 8 has stronger bass, but slightly less controlled and not as faithful musically. Probably 8 is better for Home Theater but not for music. 10 has all you are looking for. Similar Products Used: Vandersteen 3, Martin Logan Re-Quest, etc. |
[Feb 17, 2000]
Joe
Audiophile
Strength:
tonal quality, full, rich sound, excellent bass, details in wood finishes, posts, etc
Weakness:
trying to position a 100 pound speaker, no guide to installing the stands I spent 4 months auditioning speakers and finally decided on the 7Bs. Others came close, but the overall musicality of these, for the price, couldn't be matched. I am still going through break-in and new cable (MIT Shotgun 750 bi-wire) burn-in, and can't wait for things to settle down. Similar Products Used: Logan Aerius, ProAc 1.5 and 2.5, Audio Physic Tempo, Vandersteen |