Aerial 10t vs B&W 802

Like to add to my previous comments. Its not that the 802 sounded bad, but was lacking on the bottom end. The 802 is a better looking speaker in my opinion and might sound better with proper subs than without. The amps and pre that were used were the Pass X350 and Pre and Various Classe and Theta equip. The 801 were auditioned with a Krell FPB 300 and HT Standard, did not like the FPB300 and 801 at all. The Krell HT Standard and Krell 5ch amp had a good sound. Your better off in spending the time and travel and listen for yourself. We all have different taste, after all we are only human and this stuff is not cheap ---------> happy hunting

I have had the B&W 802's in my home for audition, but I prefer the sound of Aerial. I purchased the 10t for my audio only system 5 years ago and could not be more happy. For my second system used for home theatre and music I went with the Aerial 7 with a single 5 for the center. I don't think you can go wrong with Aerial and it's a great company to deal with. However, either would be a good choice and only your ears will know for sure.

Yup,one of those 10 tees owners on a rant.I have KKnow idea why so many folks think 8's; when they cost less than 10's new; but seem to be worth more used/or about the same.Listen to the 10's if you can; and the B&W's.Then you'll be closer to the orchid. These speakers NEED good ancillary eqpt.If your equipt. ain't good enough now;when you do upgrade they will sound better and better as in they won't be the limiting factor.I've read a few who say they don't immage or dissapear well.Few do until they are in the right room/and set up well. As I have upgraded to better stuff/the soundstage gets deeper/and beyond the speaker boundrys (sides) I'm also not quite sure why most people think 10T's and HT at the same time.Well they are a 2 channel speak.1st/then bodacious SS next. Sorry if this sounds like a paid disclaimer--??

As a 10t owner, I can tell ya, these need a quality frontend to show their stuff. 10t has no sonics of it's own, it's a mirror of the source. I've owned mine a year, and have completely replace my entire frontend in that time. Pure magic now! System: BAT VK50SE preamp, BAT VKD5 tube CD, Sony SCD777ES SACD, Pair of Levinson 33H, 10t's. I do not regret a penny of what I spent. Awesome!

I came down to the 802s and the 10ts for a system. I chose the 10ts because they had great sound at all volume levels. Thew 802s needed higher volumes to sound alive. I can listen all day to the 10ts.