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At US$692, this Aerial Acoustics Model 9 listing is a steal, sitting far below any realistic used market value given the speakers’ original retail of US$8,800 to US$12,500 per pair. Even aggressive used depreciation for high-end floorstanders typically lands them in the US$2,000–US$4,000 range, making this price a genuine bargain that defies normal market expectations.
These three-way towers are well-regarded for their full-range performance, featuring a tweeter, midrange, and four 7" woofers that deliver robust bass and clear detail. They competed strongly in the under-US$10,000 arena with unique design features that still hold up today. At this price, even without knowing the exact condition, the upside is massive: you’re getting a rare, high-performance speaker system for less than 10% of its original cost, with minimal risk and maximum potential reward.
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Aerial Acoustics traces its roots to 1989, when music enthusiasts Michael Kelly and David Marshall, former engineers at a/d/s, left to pursue their vision of superior loudspeakers. Kelly, armed with a Master’s from MIT’s Sloan School, formally incorporated the company in 1991 in the suburbs north of Boston, Massachusetts. Their debut Model 10T floorstander, featuring a pioneering cast-in-house Novalith stone head and Kevlar midrange, quickly captured audiophile acclaim and financed further growth, embodying New England’s artisan heritage of meticulous craftsmanship.
The brand focuses exclusively on high-performance loudspeakers, spanning floorstanders, bookshelves, on-wall designs, and home theater systems. Every model integrates state-of-the-art custom drivers, advanced crossovers, and furniture-grade cabinets, all designed and hand-built in their American facility. Standouts include the award-winning 20T V2, along with recent favorites like the 6T and 7T, prioritizing acoustic precision over diversification into amplifiers, DACs, or cables.
Positioned as a boutique high-end contender, Aerial Acoustics delivers concert-hall realism and build quality rivaling pricier rivals, with pairs like the 5T bookshelves starting around $3,800. Dealers praise its unwavering support for legacy products, fostering loyalty among discerning buyers who value made-in-USA excellence and understated elegance in a market dominated by imports.
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