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2ch HT spkr: Aerial 7B; Dyn S3.4; or Solil 6.3?

Need a nice full-range slim floorstander for 2-ch home theater use that works well with mid-fi/high power SS amp (amp will probably be Rotel RB-1090 @380 wpc into 8 ohms).

I have a small Soliloquy S10 sub to help out in the bass dept., but still, the fuller range, the better. Excellent detail retrieval yet not 'too' harsh a tweeter would be good. Room is ~20'x20' open concept. I have found smaller speakers are 'lost', therefore the fuller range the better. Budget ~$3k used.

I am leaning towards the Aerial 7B, only 'cause there is a pair locally. Any opinons on any of these 3 choices?
sutts
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
The Sols 6.3s really don't need much power...oh man will they rock out thou! I felt no need to have a sub on when I ran these fullrange. This is one manufacture that didn't play with the specs to much. These speakers certainly get down to the mid 20 hz range and without the boxiness.. all the while putting some subs to shame!

Good Luck!
sutts OP
701 posts
 
thanks for the feedback guys. John- that was an EXTREMELY detailed and helpful response! I may contact you off-line for some further thought once I hear the AA 7B's (the other two I have no chance to audition).
sedona
144 posts
 
I've only heard the AA 7b's and without question they are an excellent speaker and if you decide to go HT they would be a great foundation to a five channel setup. They do need a bit of power to make them shine - there is a 8b currently on Audiogon for $2800 that is a steal.
sutts OP
701 posts
 
Sedona- I read somewhere that there were more issues (room placement??) with the 8b, whereas the 7B seems to get more universal accolades. Comments on this??
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