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How would the Aerial Acoustics 7T compare to Canton Reference 3.2 DC?
I'd like to build a 2-channel system around a McIntosh MC452. I realize it's a little weird to pick the amp before the speakers, but the MC207 I got for my home theater system has made me a McIntosh convert. Plus I've demoed the MC452 (w/802 Diamonds) a couple times and just love it. I did consider the 802 Diamonds, but they just don't go low enough for me. I'd like to avoid a subwoofer, so I've been researching speakers in the $10k price range (used or new) that go down into the mid-20s (Hz).
I wan't planning to start this project until next year, but then I came across a used pair of Canton Reference 3.2 DCs in my area. High-end used stuff like this isn't common here and since the asking price is within my budget, I thought I should give them a listen. I liked what I heard, but it didn't totally blow me away...but part of that was probably the sub-optimal room. The electronics were also different than what I'm planning. The Cantons were running on a Naim disc player, Audio Research preamp, and Classe Delta M600 monoblocks. Initially I'll use my Oppo BDP-95 as source and preamp going directly into the MC452. Eventually I may get a separate (McIntosh?) preamp. I don't know if I'd ever get a chance to demo the 7Ts here, so I was curious if anyone who has the 7Ts have had experience with the Cantons and could describe how they'd compare? |
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I've listened to both and for me, the 7T's sounded better with the gear they were hooked to (Bryston). I listened to a lot of speakers before I purchased some Aerial 8's (found a great used deal) and I kept coming back to the 7T's when I was looking.
Of course those were my ears and not yours that were listening. I hope you get a chance to listen to a pair and I'm sure others will chime in on the subject. I wish you luck in your search.
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Why not a sub? Space issues?
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Thanks for the fast reply Michael! Just from everything I've read so far, I have a feeling my ears will like the 7Ts better as well! But you're right, the only way to know for sure will be to demo them.
I do travel to Seattle and Salt Lake City regularly. Any 7T owners in those areas willing to have me over and listen to them for a few minutes? |
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It's partly a space issue, but I really just wanted to keep this system as simple as possible.
I'm a bit OCD and have spent many, many hours tuning my HT system with it's dual F112s (and Sound Anchors...thanks Ivan!). While it now sounds incredible, I rather not go down that rabbit hole again. The fewer components, the less I'm tempted to tweak this that and the other... |
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Agreed.
My 8's came with 10" woofers built in rated down to 28 Hz so I have no worries when it comes to bass.
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Michael 4K QLED|Aerial Acoustics|McIntosh D100 - MC501 - MX151|Bluesound|Schiit|Wyrd4Sound
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I have been thinking 6Ts, but I think I'd keep my REL......
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There's a nice pair of 6's locally on CL, John.
Just sayin...
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Michael 4K QLED|Aerial Acoustics|McIntosh D100 - MC501 - MX151|Bluesound|Schiit|Wyrd4Sound
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