Upgrade from Aeon i to Vantage - how much an improvement

[Scumurculum]

I recently passed on a plan to acquire a pair of prodigy's - mainly due to ebay nerves.

7k is a lot of money for me sight unseen - In monopoly money (Australian dollars that is)

However, another possible deal has come my way for brand new vantages , at a very good price.

I guess before I choose go to go for it or not, I thought I would give a call out to the forum to anyone who has heard both the Aeon i's and Vantages and/or may have an opinion to the level of improvement I may see with them


Any thoughts would be greatly apreciated

Cheers
Frank

 

[wrat]

Have you listened to them? can you before purchase? some may say one is better than the other BUT its your ears. I have a pair of Vantage and like them I heard the Aeons years ago thought they were good but did not buy them

 

[David Matz]

I think it's HUGE. You are going up 1 or 2 products in the family and a significant generational technology change.

It will depend on your room and electronics ultimately.

 

[Scumurculum]

Have you listened to them? can you before purchase? some may say one is better than the other BUT its your ears. I have a pair of Vantage and like them I heard the Aeons years ago thought they were good but did not buy them

I have heard them briefly, however before I make any decision, as I cant take then home to audition, I plan to Take my CD player and integrated amp over to try to replicate my system as much as possible.

 

[wrat]

I have heard them briefly, however before I make any decision, as I cant take then home to audition, I plan to Take my CD player and integrated amp over to try to replicate my system as much as possible.

Great idea but remember your room has a very strong influence on the sound

 

[MOON]

I think the prodigy's would have been the way to go

 

[twich54]

Frank, as David "M" said, room and your componetry will have significant influence. If you're able to take your equipment over that will help some for sure.

Will there be a difference...... my bet says yes, your ears and wallet will detirmine what direction you head.

Have fun !

 

[jjay]

I previously had ML Aeon 1 speakers before I purchased ML Vantage speakers. What I was dissatified with the Aeon 1 speakers was a lack of bass so I purchased a ML Grotto subwoofer. This helped alot with the bass. When I purchased the ML Vantage speakers i found that Vantages had much better bass without the sub but also (surprise) the panel was better also. I still use my ML Grotto subwoofer but you could go without a sub IMHO. I also like the looks of the Vantages much better.
Jim

 

[amey01]

Ja - heard both. The panel will be a significant upgrade - very little doubt about that. The bass on the other hand you'll have to hear - I found it a lot drier - perhaps more accurate (and certainly deeper), integrating better as well, but lacking the romance of the older generation.

I agree - the Prodigy would probably have been the way to go! I think listening in another room will give you a reasonable idea of what you can expect. Are they in Brisbane?