Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: Three-way, reflex-loaded, floorstanding loudspeaker. Drive-units: 4.1" aluminum ribbon tweeter, 7.1" bilaminate-cone midrange, two 9" bilaminate-cone woofers. Frequency response: 28Hz-30kHz, ±2dB (-8dB at 40kHz). Impedance: 4 ohms nominal, 2.8 ohms minimum. Sensitivity: 90dB/W/m.
Dimensions: Overall: 45.7" H by 12.6" W by 22" D. (Head cabinet: 15.4" H by 10.7" W by 22" D. Bass cabinet: 30.2" H by 12.6" W by 22" D.) Adjustable base adds 1" to total height. Weight: 270 lbs (head cabinet, 80 lbs; bass cabinet, 170 lbs; base, 20 lbs).
Finishes: Black Ash, Natural Cherry, Santos Rosewood; add $4500/pair for Bird's-Eye Maple, Black High Gloss, Silver High Gloss, Rose Walnut, other finishes.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 200061 & 62.
Price: $23,500/pair-$28,000/pair, depending on finish. Approximate number of dealers: 65. Warranty: 3 years parts & labor, transferable.
Manufacturer: Aerial Acoustics Corp., P.O. Box 81248, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. Tel./Fax: (781) 235-7715. Web: www.aerialacoustics.com.