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Intimus 4T Hybrid SD |
$1,569.00
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Have a smaller room but crave big sound? The Intimus 4T Hybrid SD home theater speaker system delivers the goods. We start with a pair of our NEW 4T Tower Speakers, with shocking performance for their size and price. Then we add two 4B bookshelf speakers and our 4C center channel speaker for crystal clear vocals and immersive surround sound. All this is backed up by the rumble of our Bravus 8D, 8” subwoofer with dual aluminum drivers that fills your room with beautiful, tight bass.
The punch of a prizefighter, wrapped in a small elegant package that fits almost anywhere. The Intimus 4T Hybrid SD will delight your ears and your eyes, with performance that rivals systems twice its size and cost.
Features:
FREE SHIPPING - a $120 Value*
FREE CUSTOMER CARE KIT - Including an SPL meter, polishing cloth and handling gloves
FREE lifetime customer support
TEN YEAR WARRANTY
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*Free shipping value is based on ground shipping costs from Portland, OR to New York, NY. Individual rates vary.
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4T Hybrid SD Review after a couple of months.
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Steven Andress |
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5 |
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Friday, March 13, 2009 |
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When I decided to add a nice surround/music system to my living room, I drove to every Audio dealer in a 50 mi. radius. I researched the A/V forums and listened to the usual recommended speakers. After posting a question about speakers in a non-A/V forum I frequent, someone pointed me to Aperion Audio. I read all the reviews I could find and all of the forum discussions to decide if ordering fairly expensive speakers over the internet was a worthy risk.
I initially bought two 4T's, a 4c and an 8D. After the break in was complete I was surprised at how good these speakers sound. I nearly purchased a well respected named brand set of speakers that cost a little more than twice what I spent on these speakers. I'm still shocked that the Aperion speakers sound noticeably better. And I can assure you my off centered living room setup is no match for the sound quality of the audition room at the A/V store.
After a month I purchased a couple of 4B's for surrounds. I've been in other homes with surround systems and none have come close to the full sound I get with these speakers.
I'm most impressed with the 4T's. I'm still amazed those little speakers can put out as much bass as they do. I like to listen to music in pure 2 channel mode, and initially I thought my receiver was outputting to the Sub in 2 channel mode. I even turned off the sub to convince myself it was the 4T's producing the bass. Very well done for such small drivers. I don't like head thumping bass, and by no means will the 4T's satisfy those who are, but if you like nice tight integrated bass, they sure do deliver. When I am in the mood for a little wall shaking, the 8D delivers more than enough to vibrate the walls.
For movie watching the sub is essential for the LFE and boomy low end bass that adds to the experience. Having a surround system that performs so well adds tremendously to the movie watching experience. You really don't know what you are missing until you have it. Now I hate to watch TV elsewhere. It's just dull.
A note about break in. I read a lot about this on the forum and had I not, I might have mistakenly taken them up on the 30 return offer. The speakers don't sound bad out of the box, but they are a bit flat and not very full bodied. Even after reading about the break-in, I didn't really expect the difference to be so dramatic. Give them 3 weeks though and you will be amazed that you can get the quality and sound these speakers provide at a minimum of 1/2 what you'd pay for other brands. |
Amazed and Exceeded Expectations
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Michael |
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5 |
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Monday, February 09, 2009 |
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Well, this all started by upgrading my receiver a couple of months ago (to an Onkyo 706). G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome) made me look to upgrade my speaker system.
I spent quite a bit of time researching reviews, forums, etc. etc. What initially attracted me to Aperion was the fact that all of the reviews seemed to be very positive and their commitment to customer service was very evident (and these guys/gals seem genuinely jazzed about a/v and seem to be very proud of their product).
Once I narrowed down my decision to Aperion I needed to determine what was going to fit in my room. It was evident that, given my layout and what I was/wasn't committed to doing in terms of modifications, I would need to go with a 4c and either 4b's or 4t's as fronts (I opted for the 4T's). I also went with four 4B's for a 7.1 system (and 8D sub).
Initially, I was a little bit concerned with all the talk about people opting for the 5C vs. the 4C and 5's or 6's in general over 4's. I was worried that I might not have enough power for my room. I realize this all depends on room size and naturally, we are all inclidned to get more than we need in most things!
My listening area is about 10x10 space which actually opens up into a much larger space (kitchen). Well, it didn't take me any time at all to realize that the 4's are more than enough power for my room. Unbelievable and amazing sound! The quality of the build/aesthetics is only surpassed by the amazing performance. The bass delivery of the fronts and sub blew me away. Master and Commander Blu-ray was a perfect listening test and the Aperion's were simply amazing. Such a smooth and precise delivery and these speakers never showed any signs of strain even cranked to levels that make my neighbors cringe.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Aperion to anyone who values quality, performance, customer service, and...value. |
AWESOME!!
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Patrick Salisbury |
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5 |
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008 |
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I love these speakers. I am not an audiophile but I do have a good ear and these speakers sound great. I live two hours from Portland so I went into the showroom. When comparing speakers I could either tell a very slight difference or a significant difference. Here's my evaluation:
Mains:
5B vs 4T: 4T was significantly fuller (more midrange, I guess)
5T vs 4T: 5T slightly better (but $350 more for the pair)
Center:
4C vs 5C: 5C slightly better (but $190 more)
Surrounds:
4B vs 6-IC: 4B significantly better
Subwoofer:
Bravus 8 vs no sub: Bravus 8 significantly better, but when Jason switched it off, I don't think the mains were not set to full-range (I think they had the 80 hz crossover set so there was no bass). My Bravus 8 is back ordered until December, but at home I find that the 4Ts have nice low end though I'm not a big booming bass fan.
The bottom line is that you can't go wrong with these speakers. You just have to decide what your needs are and how much you are willing to spend. If you decide you want to upgrade to a higher level speaker within a year (i.e. 5C for a 4C) they will give you full credit for your used speaker. You just pay the shipping.
They are also ridiculously nice and helpful at Aperion. The packaging is unbelievable. A custom, double-wall box, foam spacers, plastic bag, then VELVET BAG. They even send you white gloves so you don't get your speakers finger printed. They even have a 30 day in-home trial, but I doubt you would use it unless you're just switching to different Aperion speakers.
I heard about these speakers on the cnet review, and they are everything I'd hoped for. They aren't cheap, but as cnet says, the quality is at the level of much more expensive speakers.
I am not affiliated with Aperion in any way. I'm just an very satisfied customer. I usually don't take the time to write extensive reviews like this, but this product is worth it.
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Enjoy the Music Nearfield Speaker Reviews (4B Bookshelf Review)
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When used in a nearfield environment the 4B does a wonderful job of preserving music's best intrinsic qualities. Boy, is this new millennium great or what?
- Steven Stone - Enjoythemusic.com, August 2008
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CNET 4T Hybrid SD Review - 8.8/10
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The Intimus 4T Hybrid SD is a hard system to fault. Its compact dimensions should make for a fine fit in most rooms and decors, and the sound is fully up to Aperion's high standards. All in all, its nearly $1,600 asking price is an absolute bargain considering the quality of speaker system you're getting. We highly recommend it.
- Steve Guttenberg - cnet.com, August 2008
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Bravus 8D "Exceptional Value" Award from Tone Audio
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"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
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Secrets of Home Theater / HiFi Review of the 4T Hybrid SD
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"With a no risk audition program (they will pay shipping both ways if you actually return the product) and a ten year warranty, you can trust they stand behind their product. As I found out, they have good reason to. Overbuilt cabinets, beautiful sound and looks, and rarely seen features for the price make for a tremendous value."
-Jared Rachwalski, Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity, December 2008
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Affordable Audio Review of the 4T Hybrid SD
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"The old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” definitely doesn’t apply in the case of the Aperion series, by carefully following
the group listening sessions speaker engineer/designer Ken Humphreys, has created a valued upgrade to the
complete Aperion Audio lineup. The 4T’s are a speaker worthy of placement in any budget conscious, WAF required,
audio fanatic’s system. The 4T’s smooth, consistent performance, coupled with an endless listenability, makes it an
absolute winner. With Aperion’s 10 year warranty, free shipping, and 30 day trial, make the 4T’s in any grouping: 2
piece, 3 piece, or the Hybrid 5.1 HT, an obvious choice for for an in-home audition."
-Mark Marcantonio, Affordable Audio, January 2009
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CNET "Best 5 In Home Audio"
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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.
- cnet.com, February 2009 |
GearPatrol.com Review of the 4T Hybrid SD System - May 2009
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"Combined in all of it’s glory, I challenge anyone to find a better performing system for under $1,600 that is backed by the same warranties and sonically comparable."
"...any competition in this category is moot. Whether you’re passionate about music or movies, no other tower based set at this price range comes close to matching the aesthetics, build quality, and sonic accuracy of the Intimus 4T Hybrid SD."
- Ben Bowers - gearpatrol.com, May 2009
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Big Picture Big Sound 4T Hybrid SD Review (3.5 out of 4 Stars) – June 2009
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“And when they arrived, I got an idea of how serious the company is about quality. The speakers were boxed securely, and inside the boxes they were dressed in elegant packaging: purple velvet sacks with golden drawstrings. Inside the bags, the meticulous presentation continued with speakers finished in a lush glossy piano black…the packaging and the speaker fit and finish scream ‘luxury.’”
“The sound of this system in a 7.1-channel set-up is deep, wide and expansive, drawing you into the action of movies, music and TV shows encoded in surround.“
“This system really does satisfy the ears on a variety of 2-channel, 5.1 channel and 7.1 channel material.”
“…the performance that this system delivers compares favorably to much more expensive home theater loudspeaker systems.”
- Chris Boylan, bigpicturebigsound.com, June 2009
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Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 4T Tower Speaker |
| Small. Light. Powerful. The ALL NEW Intimus 4T Tower speaker will amaze you with its tiny footprint, shocking sound quality and unprecedented value. |
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Center Channel: 1 Intimus 4C Center Channel Speaker |
| If you’re short on space, you can still be big on sound. The new Intimus 4C has been improved across the board and is the perfect choice for a home theater that’s in a smaller room, bedroom or den. |
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Surrounds: 2 Intimus 4B Satellite Speaker |
| The all-new Intimus 4B is perfect for filling smaller rooms with dramatic theatrical soundtracks and multichannel music. You won’t believe how large this small, attractive speaker sounds until you hear it for yourself. |
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Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer |
| Don’t let its small size and gorgeous design fool you. Coming in at just over one cubic foot, this diminutive subwoofer is small enough to fit anywhere, yet packs one heck of a punch. Featuring dual 8” active drivers and 150 watts of digital power, the D8 will fill your small to medium sized room with powerful, articulate bass for your favorite movies and music. |
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Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 4T Tower Speaker
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34" H x 5" W x 7.5" D (Base: 8.25" x 10") |
| Frequency Response |
(+/- 3dB) 55Hz -20,000Hz (+/- 6dB) 45Hz -22,000Hz |
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86 dB |
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Center Channel: 1 Intimus 4C Center Channel Speaker
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5.33" H x 12.8" W x 5.5" D |
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(+/- 3dB) 80-20,000 Hz -- (+/- 6dB) 70-22,000 Hz |
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84 dB |
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Surrounds: 2 Intimus 4B Satellite Speaker
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8.75" H x 5.33" W x 5.5" D |
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(+/- 3dB) 120-20,000 Hz (+/- 6dB) 100-22,000 Hz |
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84 dB |
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Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer
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13.5" H x 12" W x 12" D (with feet attached) |
| Frequency Response |
-3dB, 35Hz - 180Hz -- -6dB, 30Hz - 180Hz |
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N/A |
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Dual Drivers |
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