Aerial Acoustics Model 20T V2 – Sonic Beast of the Field

Speakers – many people claim that a quality pair of loudspeakers can elevate the sound quality of an entire audio system, far more than any other component. Some listeners take this philosophy to the extreme, and for those willing to pay big bucks for big sound, there are manufacturers out there ready to serve you.

Aerial Acoustics is one such brand. Beginning in 1991, engineer Michael Kelly began producing floor-standing legends like the Model 20T Version 2 that might put some theatre sound systems to shame – they’re that good. For $30,000, which is what a pair of these beauties will cost, they’d better.

Each 20T weighs around 250 lbs. It’s like having two stout Egyptian guards on duty by your stereo or entertainment center. This is not dead weight, either. A sophisticated network separates the bass and head units, with custom features for optimum sound quality and minimal distortion and vibration from 25Hz to 35kHz, its rated frequency response.

The 2” thick cabinet holds a 4-inch aluminum ribbon tweeter, a 7-inch midrange driver, and two 8.9-inch woofers that have a bottom port at the speaker base for additional resonance. The crossover network in the head has an air-cooled chamber to isolate it from sonic pressure. Find more info here.