Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: Three-way, floorstanding loudspeaker. Drive-units: 1" (25mm) soft ring-radiator tweeter with dual magnets and machined waveguide; 5.9" (150mm) papyrus-blend midrange cone with 1.25" (32mm) voice-coil, dual magnets, and cast magnesium frame; two 7.1" (180mm) bilaminate-cone woofers with 1.5" (39mm) voice-coils and cast magnesium frames. Crossover: 400 and 3000Hz, both four-order Linkwitz-Riley. Frequency response: 28Hz–25kHz, ±2dB; –6dB at 23Hz. Dispersion: 30Hz–15kHz, +0/–3dB from axial response over 45° horizontal window. Impedance: 4 ohms nominal, 3 ohms minimum. Sensitivity: 89dB/2.83V/m. Power requirements: 25W minimum, >100W recommended. Two sets binding posts for biwiring/biamping.
Dimensions: 44.5" (1130mm) H by 9.7" (245mm) W by 15.3" (390mm) D (height includes base). Weight: 96 lbs (44kg)
Finishes: Gloss Cherry, Gloss Rosenut, Nero Metallic Black.
Serial Numbers Of Units Reviewed: 074051, 074052.
Price: $9850/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 23.
Manufacturer: Aerial Acoustics Corporation, 100 Research Drive, Wilmington, MA 01887. Tel: (978) 988-1600. Fax: (978) 988-1661. Web: www.aerialacoustics.com.