Price Paid:  $0.00 from audio illusion

Summary:
Having been a enthusast for 20 years owned several makes of speakers .I believe i have found the perfect speaker for my room. 12x11 ft.They not only sound good the finish is perfect.

Strengths:
wonderful sounstaging tight base perfect mid to top range

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
spendor. dynaudio .monitor audio .sonusfaber

Price Paid:  $2400.00

Summary:
These speakers have to be the sleepers of this product category. Having started in 2-channel stereo 13 years ago with a dedicated room and gradually adding all the necessary tweaks, i.e. dedicated line, balanced power transformer, room acoustical treatment, endless speaker positioning, and every cord upgrade, I owned three different well reviewed full- range pairs of speakers before acquiring the Aerial 6's. It took me that long to finally realize that it is impossible, I repeat IMPOSSIBLE, to find a suitable compromise between good imaging and good bass for free standing full range speakers. I auditioned different 2-way speakers and subs for several months and knew that this was the answer but I couldn't get excited by the 2-ways. I literally stumbled onto the Aerial 6 3-ways [not full range] which provided a much more accurate and refined sound. I knew it after listening to these during the first 10 seconds. Combined with an REL Storm III sub, I am in audio heaven. I have never heard such great sounding music in my room.The speakers image fantastically-wide and deep, and most importantly, the musical quality and accuracy are wonderful. Also, the small size of these speakers provides a much airier sound.
system; Rega Jupiter cd player
Placette remote volume controller
Threshold T-100 amp
Equi=Tech 1.5R

Strengths:
top to bottom accuracy within their design range

Weaknesses:
factory stands were too small and unstable for me. I had a custom pair made which are outstanding.

Similar Products Used:
Vandersteen 2CI, Mirage 3 and Von Schweikert VR-4.

Summary:
I don't own the Model 6s but auditioned them in the context of using them as compact floor standing mains in a home theater system. What appeals to me most about the Model 6 is its size and build quality. They are only 7.25" wide and 39" tall. When I listened to them I was surprised at the quality and depth of the bass, and how well balanced the Model 6 is top to bottom. They are also resonably transparent and detailed, although on the darkish side. One poster noted below that he found the 7Bs to be much better. On the contrary I found the 7B's bass to overwhelm the small midrange driver and to upset the speaker's overall balance. In the smooth black finish the Model 6 is a good value (soundwise), but moving up to a veneer finish adds substantially to the price (looks too), plus the addition of the tilt back stands.

Strengths:
Build, nice slender size, balance, top to bottom coherence.

Weaknesses:
Relative to size the 6 requires a lot of power to open up. Ultimate value may not be the best out there.

Similar Products Used:
Aerial 7B, CC3B, Thiels, B&Ws, etc.

Price Paid:  $2800.00

Summary:
These are some great sounding speakers and they look great. They are worth every penny with good front end equipment. People who give speakers like these one star are either deaf, dumb, or have an axe to grind. Either way their opinions are of little use.

Strengths:
Sound, build quality, and wife acceptance factor.

Weaknesses:
None that I have found.

Summary:
Auditioned these today with Rotel Amp and Lexicon DC-1. Very sloppy bass, midrange somewhat bright, and highs slightly rolled off. Soundstage also somewhat limited. Model 7B is much better, much more neutral, with might tighter lower range. Would strongly recommend trying Joseph Audio 25s (not 22s) and B&W 805/804 or paying more for the 7Bs.

Strengths:
Bass

Weaknesses:
Bass

Similar Products Used:
B&W 805, 804, Joseph Audio, Linn 5140, Aerial 7B,Martin Logan,