Aperion Audio Speakers and Subs

Re: 5B review.

Dan — Fri, 23 May 2008 13:51:24 GMT

Yes...Very bubbly...

I wanted more technical details..Such whether or not they thought the new sensitivty ratings affected performance or what electronics customers are going to need. But then again, this is CNET...so they usually keep it simple and bubbly..

Re: 5B review.

nbuchen — Thu, 22 May 2008 23:44:15 GMT

From the CNET review of the 5B:

"...when you consider its (Intimus 5B Harmony SD) extraordinary build and sound quality, it's well worth it for audiophiles and home theater fans. We highly recommend it."

Is it just me, or does this review approach bubbliness?

-Nick (AKA Puppetz)

Re: 5B review.

JoeZ — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:17:04 GMT

c/net review of:

Aperion Intimus 5B Harmony SD (Cherry)

http://reviews.cnet.com/separate-speakers/aperion-intimus-5b-harmony/4505-7869_7-32981519.html?tag=nefdprod.rev

Re: 5B review.

rockarruda — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:41:47 GMT

I became a teacher to use my degree... But I worked as an IT guy for many years...

I am still teaching now, but I looking to get back to IT..

To an above poster.. I don't get involved in those debates at all... no point to it..

Re: 5B review.

Russ — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:22:49 GMT

rockarruda:

Thank you Jack..
My degree really is in Physics by the way though... But I am working on my horizons..

Hard to contribute when you guys cover all the bases anyway. I was just messing around...
I would be labeled the forum clown I suppose... But anyway.. I am not sure how the 632's compare to the 5b's since I only had the 532's... But I would imagine the only difference would be the improved tweeter.. The bass would obviously be better with the 632's.. I had the cherry versions of the 5B's and the cherry looks very nice.

So what do you do with that Physics degree anyway. Just curious. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and don't use it at all!

Re: 5B review.

dmgoodman — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:57:46 GMT

Physics degree - that tells us where you will line up in the Fact vs. Conjecture debates. Liberal Arts guy here so I think facts just get in the way of my reality.

Re: 5B review.

rockarruda — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:22:45 GMT

Thank you Jack..

My degree really is in Physics by the way though... But I am working on my horizons..

Hard to contribute when you guys cover all the bases anyway. I was just messing around...

I would be labeled the forum clown I suppose... But anyway.. I am not sure how the 632's compare to the 5b's since I only had the 532's... But I would imagine the only difference would be the improved tweeter.. The bass would obviously be better with the 632's.. I had the cherry versions of the 5B's and the cherry looks very nice.

Re: 5B review.

Jack Gates — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:12:02 GMT

Hey Rock,

All of us here have a degree in BS, but don’t limit ourselves to Physics.

We can encompass any field known to mankind, critters, crawlers, creepers and crappers and the list goes on.

Expand your horizons.

I think Circuit City has an excellent transition program for those want to become part of the real world.

When we need to back up our BS we say that we only studied physics. J

Hang in there Rock.

I do read all of your posts so please keep posting. Most everyone here has something useful to contribute. Just bring in to the topic a new perspective and I am sure that you can. You can probably add a lot to what some of us have overlooked. It would be great to read other perspectives other than SPL and power.

Don’t feel ignored.

I would like to welcome you to this forum.

Sincerely,

Jackson

Re: 5B review.

dmgoodman — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:53:48 GMT

rockarruda:
Is this why I am basically ignored when I post? My B.S. is only in Physics and not in home consumer electronics.. Am I allowed to play here too?

You should have gone to Best Buy University for a degree in HCE.

Its no fun if we can't make stuff up and then act like we really know what we are talking about.

Mike

Re: 5B review.

rockarruda — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:15:06 GMT

Is this why I am basically ignored when I post? My B.S. is only in Physics and not in home consumer electronics.. Am I allowed to play here too?

Re: 5B review.

Jack Gates — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:32:12 GMT

Mr. jrhooper,

I consider you to be knowledgeable in the realm of electronics. I can tell by your post.

I have been on this forum for over a year and it is sometimes difficult for those to fully understand what I am trying to say.

I may speak too technically which shuts people down.

If one does not present facts versus fiction then how can one decide?

I prefer fact over fiction.

Thanks jrhooper.

Jackson

Re: 5B review.

jrhooper1963 — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:14 GMT

Jack is right about increasing individual speaker output levels, via your receivers set up menu. This is done strictly for calibration purposes. It will in no way increase the output level of any receiver, on the planet. The most cost efficient way to increase the output of your receiver is to invest in speakers with a medium to high sensitivity rating. Most audiophiles agree that any speaker with a sensitivity below 87 db. is hard to drive. The 632 LR from the old line had a sensitivity of 86 db.. The new 6B speaker has a sensitivity of 82 db. The 632LR driven by 100 watts would play louder than a 6B driven by 200 watts, at the same given volume level. For every three db's lower in sensitivity a speaker is, the wattage must be doubled to produce the same volume level.

Re: 5B review.

Dan — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:46:39 GMT

Honestly..Why mess with a piddly 90wpc receiver when I can have a massive 300 WPC x 5 amp...I'm sure with 300 WPC I'd be able to drive the Aperions.....

Becuase I can't afford it that's why...

To be honest my stuff sounds awesome with the Yamaha. There are times however that I wish I could turn the volume up a little bit more when watching movies...

Re: 5B review.

Jack Gates — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:40:08 GMT

Hi Mike,

I just wanted to be sure I had the headroom and that is why I set my most insensitive speaker to 0 db and the rest in the minus direction if needed. I think I have a really good balance with various sound fields from the 805.

I don’t mind turning the 805 up to +5 for movies since I know there is more there to give.

All my 10 Aperion’s are within 0 or minus 4db. My 532-C center is at –4db. I don’t like a lot of center. Some here say you really need a great center; I would rather have great fronts. For some reason I can still hear dialogue with ease.

The final word is that if you are pleased with the sound just go with your own perception.

We all see things a bit different so what works for me may not work well for you. Trust your ears and you be the judge. Experiment and then do it again and if you are ambitious just do it one more time.

I found that when you try a few things and experiment a bit you could then begin to help others.

Jack,

I am one of the three “805” Amigos.

Re: 5B review.

Scottiemon — Tue, 06 May 2008 22:05:35 GMT

Onkyo 805+Aperions....

Good times gentlemen, ah yes. Good Times!