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Stereophile Names Intimus 6T to ‘Recommended Components’ List for Loudspeaker Systems – October 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	October, 2009
	Stereophile Magazine publishes an annual list of ‘Recommended Components’ where the “…Stereophile editors reveal the industry’s best audio gear.” “The ‘sexy’ Intimus 6T has a hefty front-ported cabinet made of 1”-thick high-density fiberboard, and uses a 1” tweeter and a pair of 6.5” woofers. It lacked some high-frequency air and midrange ambience, but offered an impressive ‘ability to render low-level dynamic nuances in an organic fashion,’ said BJR...Sold factory-direct with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 10-year warranty.” - Stereophile Magazine, October 2009 Review currently available at newsstands View Product

Affordable$$Audio Reviews the Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker – October 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker	October, 2009
	“Bass frequencies with the Intimus 6B’s came to absolute life…One could feel the room pressure change above 85db…It’s the detailed notes that impressed me. The 6B’s are distinct in this regard, offering something that many monitors in the under $1k price range lack the ability to recreate.” “I was quite impressed by the high frequency capabilities of the Intimus 6B’s…The result on the Intimus 6B’s is a natural presentation that belies its $700 a pair price tag.” “…the Intimus 6B’s played well above their price point with ease. Give the credit to engineer/designer Ken Humphreys for finding the narrow sonic target.” “The 6B’s present a naturalness and character that is quite rare for just $700 a pair. If you have an amplifier that offers up at least 75wpc of solid power and have 30 days of listening time to kill, give the 6B’s a tryout. Just don’t be surprised when you decide not to send them back as the Aperion Audio Intimus 6B’s offer up smoothness and detail at a bargain price that is hard to match.” - Dan Nielsen, AffordableAudio.org, October 2009 Read Full Review View Product

HomeTheaterReview.com Reviews the 6T Tower Speaker – August 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	August, 2009
	“While $1,400 a pair loudspeakers are by no means cheap these days, the Intimus 6Ts are a relative bargain, considering you'll have to spend more than double their asking price to achieve even an incremental increase in performance. The Intimus 6T is Aperion's flagship speaker and if it proves to be too big or to costly for you, the company has numerous options that are more compact and budget-friendly, while incorporating the same drivers and technology, ensuring you'll be getting the same quality sound in a smaller package. If you have the room and the budget and are in the market for a solid home theater and audiophile speaker, take a good look at the Intimus 6T.” -Andrew Robinson, HomeTheaterReview.com, August 2009 Read Full Review View Product

Audioholics 5B Review (4.5 out of 5) – July 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker	July, 2009
	“There is little not to like about the Intimus 5B bookshelf speaker system. The Intimus 5Bs have the ability to disappear into a room thanks to their excellent imaging capabilities and very detailed open sound. Aperion Audio proved in droves that they could combine great sound, aesthetics (score one for the wives) and build quality into a compact package that most budding audiophiles can afford. Although the color options offered are limited, Aperion Audio chose the two most commonly requested colors (cherry and gloss black) and masterfully executed the fit and finish of the cabinetry making these pieces of furniture that just happen to sound really good. Mated with a powered subwoofer, you’ve got audiophile performance and aesthetics on the cheap. Considering their very liberal return policy, FREE 30 day home trial program and FREE shipping (both ways) I can’t say anything else other than “highly recommended!”” Performance: 4.5 out of 5 Value: 4.5 out of 5 - Gene DellaSala, Audioholics.com, July 2009 Read Full Review View Product

#3 on CNET's "Best Home Theater Speakers" list (out of 14)
	Professional Review	Intimus 5B Harmony SD	July, 2009
	"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." - cnet.com, August 2008 See the Full List View Product

Winner: SoundStage! Network Reviewers’ Choice Award - Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD – July 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD	July, 2009
	“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 Read Full Review View Product

SoundStage.com 6T Review – June 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	June, 2009
	“You also won’t get the quality of the Intimus 6Ts' bass for so little money.” “Stacked up against my nearly twice-as-expensive Paradigm Studio 100 v.3’s ($2200 per pair when still available), the Intimus 6Ts were cast in an even brighter spotlight.” “…if you want to jump off the audiophile merry-go-round, then the Intimus 6Ts would be the perfect speaker for you -- and at a price that will allow you to sleep easier at night, especially in these tough economic times.” “Throughout this review I’ve harped on two aspects of the Intimus 6Ts because they continued to amaze me: their price and their way of honoring the music. I had to keep reminding myself that these wonderful-sounding speakers are affordable by almost anyone’s standard, not just an audiophile's…a smart choice for anyone who wants a pair of loudspeakers that can fulfill both the desires of the music lover and the audiophile.” - John Crossett, SoundStage.com, June 2009 Read Full Review View Product

SonicFlare Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD – June 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD	June, 2009
	“This is a great value play for music and movies. I have not seen a better-built, better-looking package than this for under $4000. The Aperion system plays with power, composure and coherence -- they excel at all important parameters for soundtracks.” “If movies are the primary use with some music listening as well, the Intimus 6T – DB Hybrid XD package is a home run. I recommended it to my friend Marty for his new home theater – he’s the very happy guy there in the front row.” - Robert Learner – SonicFlare.com, June 2009 Read Full Review View Product

Gear Patrol Review of the Bravus 8D - May 2009
	Professional Review	Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer	May, 2009
	Gear Patrol reviewed our Intimus 4T Hybrid SD system and the Bravus 8D Powered Subwoofer is a component of that system. Here’s what Gear Patrol had to say specifically about the 8D in that review: “The Bravus 8D’s ability to shake the shelves, walls, floor, and large intestines, satiated any desires I had for bass. Testing it on Terminator 2’s infamous opening scene involving a skull crushing foot stomp had me laughing with glee. Laughing partially in surprise but partially in awe of the Bravus 8D’s gravitas. It felt like the woofer punched me in the stomach. Thankfully the sub’s included remote and convenient built-in digital display quickly allowed me to tone things down after receiving the look of death from oh… pretty much everyone in the building.” - Ben Bowers, GearPatrol.com, May 2009 Read Full Review View Product

Enjoy the Music Budget Speaker Shootout Review of the 5B
	Professional Review	Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker	May, 2009
	“First impressions of the Intimus 5B is that they are extraordinarily well built, and boast a fit & finish that would not be out of place on speakers four times their price.” “...they delivered enough detail to be lively, but weren't so ruthlessly revealing as to spoil it. Vocals were excellent across the board on the Aperions as Natalie Merchant sounded great on Tigerlily, as did Brian Johnson on Back in Black. Electric guitars had plenty of grit and impact. The 5Bs can rock!” - Clarke Robinson - enjoythemusic.com, May 2009 See the Full Shootout View Product

6T Tower Named in CNET’s The Top Ten Greatest Audiophile Speakers – May 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	May, 2009
	“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. “ See the Full List View Product

Gear Patrol Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System – April 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD	April, 2009
	“Ready your living room, you’re about to be buried in an avalanche of glorious rich surround sound. The Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD Surround Sound Speaker System is one of Aperion Audio’s finest home theater systems.” “Long story short, it will rock your face off.” “What this means to you: Warning, the Aperion Audio Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD Surround Sound Speaker System will create mad scientist laughter as picture frames fall from the walls, noise complaints are made, wives file for divorce, girlfriends move out and all forms of life cower at the sound of your Richter Scale measurable home theater.” - Eric Yang, GearPatrol.com, April 2009 Read Full Review View Product

Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award - 6T Tower Speaker - March 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	March, 2009
	"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." - Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award, March 2009 See all the awards View Product

Audioholics Review of the Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD - March 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD	March, 2009
	Performance Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Value: 5 out of 5 “The bottom line is that the Aperion Audio Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD system is one of those systems you'll get hooked on quickly. There's simply no way to miss how well they mesh together into a cohesive system and how well they handle lots of output without compressing the top end or losing control over the bottom frequencies. I wonder how well the system would do with two subs - I suspect that would be an upgrade many users might want to consider for even better bass integration.” “This is a well-rounded system that is sure to please for both music and movies. At just over $3700 for a complete 5.1 system that doesn't really skimp on anything, this is not only a good-sounding system - it's a bargain.” - Clint DeBoer - Audioholics.com, March 2009 Read Full Review View Product

CNET Named Intimus 4T Hybrid SD to “Best 5 Home Audio Products” List – February 2009
	Professional Review	Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer	February, 2009
	System includes the Bravus 8D Powered Subwoofer. “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 See the full list View Product

Home Theater Magazine Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System - February 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	February, 2009
	“At A Glance: Three-way center for superior dialogue intelligibility. Awesome room-filling surrounds. Classy good looks.” “So here’s another synergistic, the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts speaker system. Although you’ll have to buy it sight unseen (sound unheard?), I’m confident you won’t be disappointed in the good fit.” - Fred Manteghian, Home Theater Magazine, February 2009 Read Full Review View Product

Home Theater Magazine Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System - February 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD	February, 2009
	“At A Glance: Three-way center for superior dialogue intelligibility. Awesome room-filling surrounds. Classy good looks.” “So here’s another synergistic, the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts speaker system. Although you’ll have to buy it sight unseen (sound unheard?), I’m confident you won’t be disappointed in the good fit.” - Fred Manteghian, Home Theater Magazine, February 2009 issue Read Full Review View Product

Secrets of Home Theater & HiFi Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD - February 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD	February, 2009
	"Offering higher quality sound than other speakers I have heard for the same price, and a build quality that is superior to anything I have seen among their competitors, this is a speaker setup I would have no hesitation recommending to someone that was looking for either a full surround system, or a pair of stereo speakers. With Aperions wonderful 30 day trial you would have no risk to give them a try as well." - Chris Heinonen - Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity, February 2009 Read Full Review View Product

Bravus 8D Wins Bestcovery #1 Best Product Award
	Professional Review	Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer	February, 2009
	"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." - Bestcovery.com, February 2009 See Award View Product

Stereophile Review of the Intimus 6T - January 2009
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	January, 2009
	Robert Reina & John Atkinson from Stereophile magazine put our new 6T’s through their very detailed review process. Here’s a summary of what they had to say. “Aperion Audio should have another winner with this neutral, detailed, dynamic, sexy-looking floorstander—I had a difficult time hearing any flaws in the Intimus 6T, which could be the ideal choice for someone seeking a large speaker with a dramatic sound but who doesn’t want to pay more than the price of a pair of good bookshelf speakers. And with Aperion’s liberal, no-risk return policy, the Intimus 6T should be on many readers’ short lists. Keep up the good work, guys!” - Robert J. Reina, Stereophile Magazine, January 2009 Read Full Review View Product

Bravus 8D "Exceptional Value" Award from Tone Audio
	Professional Review	Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer	December, 2008
	"If you are looking for a high performance, compact subwoofer, the Bravus 8D is the best choice for your system at this price point." - Jeff Dorgay - Tone Audio, December 2008 Read Full Review View Product

EnjoytheMusic.com review - October 2008
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	October, 2008
	"Anyway, on first listen and directly comparing the 6T's to the older 633T's I am immediately struck by how much more detailed the 6T's are. It's not just detail for details sake, these are simply more refined sounding, more natural and far less congested. That's not to say the 633T's were a bad sounding speaker by any stretch because they aren't. It's just that Aperion has taken the 6T's to a new level that firmly resides in the audiophile realm. In my mind, this is pretty amazing considering the 6T's list at just under $1400 clams." - Scott Faller - Enjoythemusic.com, October 2008 Read Full Review View Product

Playback Recommended Award - June 2008
	Professional Review	Intimus 6T Tower Speaker	June, 2008
	"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." - Playback Magazine, June 2008 Read Full Review View Product

CNET 5B Harmony SD Review - 8.7/10
	Professional Review	Intimus 5B Harmony SD	May, 2008
	The Bottom Line: 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. - Steve Guttenberg - CNET.com, May 2008 Read Full Review View Product

Stereophile Names Intimus 6T to ‘Recommended Components’ List for Loudspeaker Systems – October 2009

Affordable$$Audio Reviews the Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker – October 2009

HomeTheaterReview.com Reviews the 6T Tower Speaker – August 2009

Audioholics 5B Review (4.5 out of 5) – July 2009

#3 on CNET's "Best Home Theater Speakers" list (out of 14)

Winner: SoundStage! Network Reviewers’ Choice Award - Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD – July 2009

SoundStage.com 6T Review – June 2009

SonicFlare Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD – June 2009

Gear Patrol Review of the Bravus 8D - May 2009

Enjoy the Music Budget Speaker Shootout Review of the 5B

6T Tower Named in CNET’s The Top Ten Greatest Audiophile Speakers – May 2009

Gear Patrol Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System – April 2009

Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award - 6T Tower Speaker - March 2009

Audioholics Review of the Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD - March 2009

CNET Named Intimus 4T Hybrid SD to “Best 5 Home Audio Products” List – February 2009

Home Theater Magazine Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System - February 2009

Home Theater Magazine Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System - February 2009

Secrets of Home Theater & HiFi Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD - February 2009

Bravus 8D Wins Bestcovery #1 Best Product Award

Stereophile Review of the Intimus 6T - January 2009

Bravus 8D "Exceptional Value" Award from Tone Audio

EnjoytheMusic.com review - October 2008

Playback Recommended Award - June 2008

CNET 5B Harmony SD Review - 8.7/10