“The Aperion 4T is a wonderful loudspeaker that could have easily been overlooked if sold through the traditional high-end retail establishment. For one thing, it’s small -- it looks almost puny -- and lacks the physical "presence" of the more impressively sized speakers it would no doubt be standing next to. In addition, it’s a truly neutral speaker designed to serve the music and avoid listener fatigue, qualities that are revealed only through the sort of extended and undisturbed listening sessions rarely offered by audio dealers. Yet have a pair (or more!) delivered to your home, as Aperion invites you to do, and see how easily they can be integrated into your lifestyle. The 4T asks little in terms of space, watts, or money, but play through them your favorite but imperfectly recorded LPs or CDs and they’ll make the most of the good that’s there while downplaying the bad. In a world of cynical hi-fi gear, the Aperion 4T is a true optimist. Highly recommended!”
- Ron Doering, Goodsound.com, November 2009
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“Anchored by its minitower speakers, the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD is an exceptional surround speaker system that ably combines good looks and superior sound.”
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“Aperion's awesome 5.1 speaker system is pricey, but the Intimus 5B Harmony SD's great sound and superb build quality are definitely worth it.”
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5T-DB Hybrid HD
“At first, I felt that the Aperion Intimus array, with its modest driver complement and exotic electronics was a bit too shy for the kind of music and movie duties our family room demands. I learned quickly, however, that cranking them up evoked an experience unlike any other. Simple switches of bipole to dipole and Music to Movies created subtly customized aural environments that were unavailable with any other surround-sound array we’ve had here. The Aperions’ fit’n’finish is terrific, and the company’s support (free shipping, home trial, warranty) is unsurpassed. The total price of the system reviewed, $2829, is competitive, given what’s included. Further, the Aperion website provides all sort of aids to help you select the right speaker for your environment, be it a room small, medium, or large.”
“These are marvelous products. If your speaker-system budget limit is around $3k, then I’d short-list them.”
- Kevin East, hometheatersound.com (The SoundStage! Network), July 2009
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Intimus 6T Tower
"Aperion's biggest tower looks sharp decked out in high-gloss black or real cherry wood. The sound is refined and still packs a wallop. Recommended for home theater and two-channel use."
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Intimus 4T Hybrid SD
“Best mid-size speakers for the money
If you're serious about surround sound, you need to invest in a speaker system with some real gravitas--but most people just don't want the living room overrun with giant tower speakers. But the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD package manages to downsize the towers without sacrificing the sound. At just 34 inches tall and only 5 wide, these mini-towers gorgeous minitowers will fit into smaller rooms with no problems. And you can choose an 8-inch (shown), 10-inch, or 12-inch subwoofer, depending on your bass (and size) requirements.”
- John P. Falcone, cnet.com, February 2009
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Bravus 8D Subwoofer
"Why it's best: Ideal for movie sound at loud volumes, this beautiful unit delivers breathtaking, home-filling bass. Dual 8" subwoofers, evenly powered by a 150-watt BASH amplifier, rest in a reinforced cabinet producing the best possible sound with no vibrations in the box. Offering great features (like a customizable EQ with remote) and expandable options (like daisy-chaining multiple units), this is the best mainstream subwoofer at this price level."
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Aperion Audio Intimus 6T Tower Speakers
“The 6T tower speakers are the perfect choice for the customer that enjoys both music and movies. The ultimate in sonic excellence for medium and large rooms, the new Intimus 6T Tower Speaker offers flawless sound reproduction, tight bass, superior midrange, crisp highs and an absolutely enormous soundstage. The thick, furniture-grade cabinetry is easy on the eyes and minimizes resonance while our new custom 1” silk dome tweeter and redesigned dual 6.5” woven-fiberglass woofers deliver tight bass and exceptional midrange clarity.”
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Aperion Audio Intimus 5B Fusion SD
Aperion has won a Consumer's Digest Best Buy Award in the premium speaker category for our 5.1, Intimus 5B Fusion SD. This system includes two 5B bookshelf speakers, two 4B surround speakers, a 5C center and a Bravus 8D powered subwoofer.
Consumers Digest defines a Best Buy as a product that offers outstanding value for its price and that merits special attention from consumers. It is awarded to nationally available products that Consumers Digest considers to have a great value in the marketplace. On average, a Consumers Digest Best Buy rating is awarded to less than 3% of competing models in any given product category.
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Aperion Audio Intimus 6T Tower Speaker
“"Aperion may have raised the stakes to new highs with the 6T. Bass is big and taut, and the overall distortion levels are low. And thanks to Aperion's direct sales approach, you don't have to take my word for it."
- Steve Guttenberg, Playback Magazine, June 2008
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Aperion Audio Intimus 533-T Loudspeakers and Intimus S8-APR Subwoofer
“Aperion’s Intimus 533-T and S8-APR ... are attractive and unassuming enough to match any décor (or meet any significant other’s approval), and handle the complexity of music and the dynamic range of DVDs with equal aplomb. Their uncolored sound and talent for imaging are rarely found at this price. Their designers, while paying equal attention to musical truth and aesthetic beauty, have managed to deliver high quality and superior value in one package.”
- Jeff Stockton, goodsound.com, September 2007
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Aperion Audio Intimus 632-LR Bookshelf Speakers
The staff of Enjoy the Music compiles a yearly list of products that they feel rise above the rest; the best of everything they reviewed that year. Our top of the line bookshelf speaker was chosen in their "Budget Beaters" category for 2007!
“These are just fun little speakers. If you are an audiophile on a budget, you owe it to yourself to give the Aperion line of loudspeakers a try. They are very solid performers with a deep, clean presentation. They give you that down front presentation without having that 'in your face' character and fatiguing sound that so many inexpensive monitors do. The Aperion's perform equally well on aggressive music or something more laid back. Toss in a 30-day in home, risk free audition and these are a no brainer.”
- Scott Faller, Enjoy the Music, September 2007
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Aperion Audio Intimus 633 Cinema XD System
Sound and Vision Magazine recently put our 633 Cinema XD System through a cinematic and musical obstacle-course and it came out shining.
“For movie playback, I give the Series 6 a big thumbs-up: These speakers can really sizzle, kick and punch on demanding soundtracks. And I was quite pleased with the system’s prowess with music, though the towers' somewhat pulled-back, relaxed midrange prevented me from falling completely in love. Still, quibbles aside, Aperion can't be faulted here for delivering very good sound and truly excellent value for the money.”
- Ken Pohlmann, Sound and Vision Magazine, July 2007
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Aperion Audio Intimus 533-T Tower Speaker
Aperion Audio has picked up the "Stereophile Recommended" award in the Class C category for our 533-T Tower Speaker.
"So if you're a man in the street who wants a pair of speakers to play a wide range of music, and if your significant other likes the Intimus 533-T's looks, why not buy a pair online? With a 30-day, no-risk return policy, how can you lose? If you want deeper bass, you can always add a subwoofer. Well done, Aperion!"
- Bob Reina, Stereophile Magazine, April 2007
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Aperion Audio Intimus 532 Concert System
Aperion has won a Consumer's Digest Best Buy Award in the premium speaker category for our 5.1, 532 System. This system includes four, 532 bookshelf speakers, a 532 center and an S-10 powered subwoofer.
Consumers Digest defines a Best Buy as a product that offers outstanding value for its price and that merits special attention from consumers. It is awarded to nationally available products that Consumers Digest considers to have a great value in the marketplace. On average, a Consumers Digest Best Buy rating is awarded to less than 3% of competing models in any given product category.
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Aperion Audio Intimus 632-LR Loudspeakers and Intimus S-10 Subwoofer
“The Aperion 632-LR’s sound was clear, uncongested, and lively, and the S-10 subwoofer worked admirably to provide nice, deep bass and fill out the sonic picture painted by the main speakers.”
- Eric Hetherington, goodsound.com, May 2006
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Aperion Audio Intimus 422 Harmony System
Rating: 96 (out of 100)
After allowing the speakers to play pretty much continuously for several days to allow them to "break in," the really serious auditioning began. Batman Begins was my first movie experience with the Intimus 422/S-8 system. This was a good choice for me because I had just watched this movie on my regular system. Without going into a lot of detail let me just say that my regular system has a whole lot more of everything (i.e. power, speaker size). To say I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. Soundstage, claity, and fullness were all more than expected. The first thing to catch my attention was the integration between the subwoofer and the satellites...
...Aperion, in my very humble opinion, is walking the walk. I have seen products costing up to three times as much as the Aperions, but I did not feel that they were any better quality."
- Michael Baker, HDTV Etc, June/July 2006
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Intimus 533-PT System
AVRev.com's Top 100 Awards are back for 2005 with the absolute best gear money can buy for home theater and beyond. While there are many big ticket products to represent the absolute cutting edge of AV technology - value plays a huge role in our editor's decision as to what products make the list and how they are ranked. Make no mistake - to get on the list at all is one heck of a feat considering how many products are released each year.
- Audio Revolution, December 2005
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Aperion Audio Intimus 532 Concert System
“Aperion's knockout package has survived a makeover and still offers great sound, superb build quality, and extraordinary value.
Aperion Audio's recipe for success couldn't be more straightforward: offer state-of-the-art customer service, build great-sounding speakers and sell them direct, via the Internet. By eliminating all of the middlemen's profits, Aperion offers a level of build quality rarely achieved at this price range. A couple of years ago, we were wowed by the sound (and the gorgeous looks) of the company's 522 bookshelf speaker. The company has tweaked it slightly and rechristened it as the 532. While messing with success is always a dicey proposition, we're happy to report the "newly voiced" Intimus surround system is not only as impressive as its predecessor, the sound quality is actually slightly improved.”
- Steve Guttenberg, CNET.com, December 2005
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Aperion Audio Intimus 532 Cinema System
This Intimus system won the coveted "Sound & Vision Approved" Award for its outstanding quality and value.
"Aperion’s Intimus 532 system, with its well-balanced and engaging sound, should please even demanding listeners, especially if stereo music figures large in your listening. And it delivers great value thanks to its excellent center speaker, powerful sub, and fine finish and build quality."
- Daniel Kumin, Sound & Vision Magazine, November 2005
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Aperion Audio Intimus 422 Harmony System
“From product packaging to product features and performance, Aperion Audio has impressed me big time. The product packaging and the accessories included truly show the company’s care for its customers. The build quality and the finish of the Intimus 422 speaker system, together with the S-8 and S-10 subwoofers, are excellent and about as good as you can get for the price. Versatile" is probably the right word to describe this system. With flexible placement and mounting options, and strong all-around performance, it was hard not to like this system. The Intimus 422/S-8 speaker system is one of the best compact systems I have ever tried. And if you are still not satisfied in the bass department, you can replace the S-8 subwoofer with the bigger S-10, which will give you lower bass extension and higher SPL capability. But regardless whether you choose to match the 422 speaker system with the S-8 or the S-10 subwoofer, you can be sure that you've made the right decision that value-wise is hard to beat. Highly recommended!"
- Yongki Go, digitaltrends.com, July 2005
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Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
“Direct sales from Aperion allows them to sell Home Theater enthusiasts speakers that would cost three or four times more in a traditional retail store. Worried about buying speakers on-line? Just ask their customers how glad they are that they bought Aperion."
- Audiovideorevolution.com, December 2004
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Aperion Audio Intimus 5 Series Power Towers
"Aperion's latest triumph sets a high standard for sound and build quality. For $1,200 a pair, the Intimus 522D-PTs are easily the best bang for the buck for discriminating listeners who'll appreciate the powerful, refined sound offered by these towers of power."
- Steve Guttenberg, CNET.com, August 2004
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Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
"The INTIMUS 7.1 channel speaker set really did redefine how I listen to music and movies. These speakers look great and transform my room into a complete movie theatre. Aperion Audio set a goal: to create some really great sounding speakers. They overshot their goal and created a masterpiece.
For speakers in this price range, you are getting your dollars worth; these are worth it. Congratulations Aperion Audio, you made a great looking, and great sounding speaker set. Now my computer is more than worthy enough for all my audio needs!"
- Trevor Welsh, Unique Hardware, February 2004
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Aperion Audio 532 Concert System
“"The sound that filled the room could have been coming from towers several times their size instead of these bookshelf speakers."
"The looks, performance and price of the Intimus 5.1 home theater system should make this a very attractive option for many home audio enthusiasts. It can stand up to the sound and power of many more expensive systems and won’t break the bank in doing so.
The well engineered system and quality components provide outstanding sound quality. For an installation where bookshelf speakers are desired or towers simply won’t fit, the Intimus 5.1 system should definitely be considered. "
- Mike Bell, digitaltrends.com, February 2004
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Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
"Of the new breed of direct-to-the-consumer speakers, Aperion Audio makes one of the absolute best. Their website is ultra-slick yet personable. Readers rave about how Aperion bends over backward in the buying process."
- audiorevolution.com, February 2004
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Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
"Aperion Audio's recipe for success couldn't be more straightforward: offer state-of-the-art customer service, build great-sounding speakers, and sell them directly over the Internet. By eliminating all of the middleman's profits, Aperion can boast a level of quality rarely achieved at this price range. Oh, and we were dazzled by the system's gorgeous look. If you have the taste and the space for full-sized bookshelf speakers, the Intimus won't disappoint."
- Steve Guttenberg, CNET.com, March 2003
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Aperion Audio Intimus 522D/S8-APR System
"You owe it to yourself to experience audio like this in your home at least once in your life.
The Aperion Audio Intimus is a straightforward and affordable approach to high performance loudspeaker design—with a simple and elegant look reminiscent of high-end speakers and the performance to back it up. It’s clear that those people behind the Aperion name have affections for music and a taste for the finer things in life. Whereas I always recommend that you audition products for yourself before making the purchase, with the Aperion line you can actually have them delivered to your home at no risk."
- Clint Walker- DVD ETC., April 2003
Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
"These are special speakers, indeed—designed to breathe life into your films yet built at a shockingly low price point. The Aperion Audio 512D Home Theater and Music System is a no-brainer. If you’re in the market for an inexpensive but especially good speaker array that will satisfy for a long time, move this system to the top of your short list. If you’re not in the market, listen to them anyway just to see whether your more-expensive speaker system is suddenly missing a few licks."
- Jerry Kindela, Home Theater Magazine, March 2002
EdgeAudio 502D Bookshelf Speakers
"Aperion Audio's renowned 502D's have been selected for a 2002 audioreview.com Choice Award.
These are the hottest products for the past year, - all of which were chosen by the audioreview community. Each year they recognize the best of the best to receive the Choice Award. The winners of this award are chosen because they have the highest rating and have met the minimum number of reviews required in their product category."
- Audioreview.com, January 2002
EdgeAudio 502D and SW-12 Home-Theater Speaker System
“The EdgeAudio 502D and SW-12 combination provided me with a glimpse of just how much the wary shopper can buy these days. The system taken as a whole provides a dynamic, concise sound, with clarity that is refreshing. How much this is attributable to the DiAural crossover circuitry I can’t say. But I will tell you that the speakers are real performers in the home theater, and you get a serious finish that will enhance most decors.
Many consumers need a system that is unassuming and will fit in a small to moderate-sized room, but they don’t want to sacrifice quality of performance either. The EdgeAudio system bespeaks quality and fits the bill on many levels. You can get better sound, but this would mean larger speakers and more money. At the price point, I don’t see how you can go wrong with this system. For Home Theater & Sound, this means that EdgeAudio earns a hearty recommendation for anyone shopping in the sub-$1500 price range or above. Well done!”
- Jeff Fritz, hometheatersound.com, February 2001
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EdgeAudio S-12 Subwoofer
"The winners have been selected because of their exceptional performance, value, or technological innovation, or because of a blend of these virtues..."
Best Subwoofer Under $750: EdgeAudio SW-12/320 ($599)
"Sold exclusively over the Internet from its manufacturer, EdgeAudio's SW-12/320 is, according to Tom Miller, "the gem of the system." Solid-wood cabinet construction, a 320W digital switching amplifier, and a 12" driver produce "a big, juicy bass sound with just enough heft to convincingly mimic true low bass."
- The Perfect Vision Magazine, April 2001