I upgraded to the CC5 from the CC3 a year ago. The CC5 is significantly better than the CC3. The CC3B improved the midrange clarity with a crossover change. The cabinet height
is lower and the depth is longer. The CC3B is a good match for the
7B's. The CC5 is terrific but will overpower the 7B's. I have the 8B's and the CC5 is almost too much for them. The CC5 is a big speaker and is meant to mate with 10t's and above. The Aerials need a big amp to drive them to their potential. They also lean toward the warm polite side so the amp and HT processor should lean toward the brighter more analytical side. The Krell components are a good example and a good match.
is lower and the depth is longer. The CC3B is a good match for the
7B's. The CC5 is terrific but will overpower the 7B's. I have the 8B's and the CC5 is almost too much for them. The CC5 is a big speaker and is meant to mate with 10t's and above. The Aerials need a big amp to drive them to their potential. They also lean toward the warm polite side so the amp and HT processor should lean toward the brighter more analytical side. The Krell components are a good example and a good match.