Please keep in mind the external line level input into the sub amp as well as a phase adjustment to the subwoofers.  I think this would really define the speaker as a total solution package.

If you were going to do some type of crossover disable, I would like to see that able to be triggered externally by a contact closure.  NHT had this feature a while back but it's kinda a pain to get up and reach behind your speakers to enter that mode.  (or kinda ugly to have it on the front panel).

 

 

Ben, Please keep me posted when you actually have a curvaceous higher-end line (please not as high-end prices as B&W!). I hate to be shallow, but I'm a sucker for good looks and curves. David

I would like to see the 633T about the size of the 533PT.

I would like to see the 633T be able to get closer to the wall.

I would like to the 633T to be 8ohms.

I would like the 533VAC to be shorter (7 inches high) so it will fit in the TV stand

Also, I would love for Aperion to put together a tower package deal where you can get 4 towers a center speaker and the S12 sub. However, this package should able to perform without burning out part of your amp at higher volumes with a decent receiver (Onkyo SR702 or AVR 635).

I too would like to see the 633T as a 8ohm speaker, I would also like to see it as a power tower speaker with a 10"sub.

The 633 at 4ohms does not present any issues with your receiver. Because of it's impedence, it is louder, more efficient. From a production standpoint, we opted to do it this way so that we could use the same 6.5" woofer for the 632 bookshelf, thereby reducing some manufacturing costs by utilizing the same woofer for both speakers.

We are certainly going to consider the 633 with 10" sub built in. I think that's a great idea.

 

In general, I would prefer a separate high powered subwoofer because it gives you more placement options, allows the subwoofer to be positioned to optimize the bass for your room, and reduces the strain on your AVR by allowing it to cut off at ~80Hz.  I realize this might not be ideal for all folks, so maybe a powered tower (upgraded 533-PT) along with an upgrade for the 633-T.  With that in mind:

(The tweeter isn't variable here, so it's not an option)
Why not? Even if you want to stick with the silk dome, at least the option for one or two?

1. midrange driver: one 4", two 4", one 5.25", two 5.25", one 6.5" or two 6.5".
This is really tough to answer solely based on count and size.  I would expect a lot of listening/instrument tests to best match and balance the entire system.  With that said I would start with two 5.25”

2. Bass driver (optional): one 5.25", two 5.25", one 6.5", two 6.5", one 8", or one 10".
With a separate subwoofer in mind, I would start with two 6.5”

3. Subwoofer (optional): 8", 10", 12" (If you choose one of these tell me if it should be powered or not. If it is powered, how many watts do you want?)
As previously mentioned, I prefer a separate high powered subwoofer (I would like to see an upgrade for the S-12)

4. Port. Front, rear, or none?
Front port since it gives you more placement options. I like the way you did the 633, simply hide it behind the grill.

If you want to go another step, tell me what type of dimensions you prefer. Have some fun!
Since I would prefer it to blend into the room rather than stick out on its own, I would keep the height less than 48”, the width less than 15”, and the depth less than 20”.  (as if something with those dimensions won’t stick out, its all relative)

 

Ben,

I would like to add my support for a 633 PT with a 10" sub.

Thanks,

Son

How about you tell me why, a 4", 5.25" and 8" wouldn't be a good speaker, I know nothing about building speakers but it just seems like more range the better, no?...Of course, I think a seperate sub sounds best to my ear, so not powered on the 8"... Oh, also, front port so you don't have to worry about being to close to the wall (is that how that works?)

I'd like to see a mid-size tower with dual 5 1/4 inch drivers and front ported.

Has there been any progress on this speaker?

I really love my current PT's but would upgrade in an instant to the 633PT version.  Especially if you were to provide the other things I have mentioned earlier like...

1)  Outboard line-level input to the subwoofer section.  Essentially this would be a crossover enable/disable with it disabled and an outboard crossover doing the work, just using the internal amp of the speaker.

Perhaps you could have a high-pass x-over adjustable with a potentiometer on the back of the speaker for the 'crossover disabled' mode.

2)  Phase adjustment on the subwoofer section if your running in 'crossover disabled' mode with a line-level subwoofer input.  I'm sure this is somewhat of an engineering challenge, but, would prove very valuable to the 'tweakers' out there.

 

 

 

 

I also would like to voice my support for a 633-PT speaker.  Please do this for us Aperion.

I believe the 633-PT would be a simply outstanding product, and an ideal choice for audiophile two-channel stereo systems.

i would like a large speaker tower.

2 6-inch mid drivers front ports

8-inch sub sub powered by internal amp (200 watts)

taller, a little wider than current tower.. to fit larger compenents

seperate (0.1) channel for subs

I'd like to see a 533-T (NON-Powered 5-series Tower). A 633-VAC (Center Speaker) would also be great for the 6-series.

 

632 BASE subwoofer (left and right)

completes a 632 powered tower

allows for easy upgrade from 632

more aesthtically pleasing than a stand for the 632 (IMO)

rounded corners to minimize difraction

2-peice construction, optimizing each internal volume and further stiffening the cabinets

(I know I have shown this to you already Ben, just though I would post it here to get others comments)