Intimus 5B Fusion SD

Surpassed my expectations... and more!

Name:	Trevor
Rating:	5
Date:	Thursday, August 07, 2008
Comments:	Feeling rather defeated searching for Paradigm dealers close to me, then to find out they want a lot more than I was willing to pay, plus my state's rather high sales tax, I figured I'd give Aperion a try. After all, there's that 30-day return right? No need. I've already thrown the boxes out. This complete system rocks. Everything is so clean & clear, it is amazing. I have the 5B Fusion SD connected to a Marantz SR4002 receiver, using Aperion's speaker & subwoofer cables. Simply amazing. The finish (I went w/ glossy black) I was a bit skeptical too, looking at the photos online. I figured there might have been a lot of photo editing going on to make them look like that on the website. But after I had removed the speakers from the velvet bags (with my Aperion-supplied white gloves of course), they truly looked just like it appears on the website. The glossy black perfectly matches my Pioneer plasma TV, as well as my PlayStation 3/Blu-Ray player. Packaging was great--boxes within boxes to keep everything safe & protected. User guides were simple & easy to follow--fortunate, since I'm one of those super-impatient types who just wants to connect everything and throw "Ronin" on. Unlike most, I use this system very little for music, perhaps only 2% of the time. I'd say 49% is used for PS3 gaming; 49% for movies. And with the convenient remote that the Bravus 8D remote, I can easily switch from gaming to movie mode. Clean, crisp sound--it puts you into the movie, instead of just peering in. When playing Call of Duty 4, the surround speakers helps a lot in figuring out from what direction you're being shot! I found myself wincing, as those shots sound so incredibly realistic with these speakers. There is just no way a generic HTIB can hang with this. Now all I need are French doors in the bonus/theatre room to keep the Household Committee happy... :)

Great set of speakers

Name:	David Gardner
Rating:	5
Date:	Thursday, August 07, 2008
Comments:	Great set of speakers apartment friendly speakers. The sound quality on the highs and mids is astounding. The sub woofer has its own remote control which allows me to mute it at night as to not disturb the neighbors.

Enjoy the Music Budget Speaker Shootout Review of the 5B

Comments:	“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

Comments:

“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

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Bravus 8D "Exceptional Value" Award from Tone Audio

Comments:	"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

Comments:

"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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Enjoy the Music Nearfield Speaker Reviews (4B Bookshelf Review)

Comments:	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 Read Full Review

Comments:

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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	Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker
	The New Intimus 5B improves upon all the features that made the 532-LR our most popular speaker. It features a new custom woven fiberglass woofer, a new and improved 1” audiophile-grade silk-dome tweeter, and a new cabinet aesthetic that will knock your socks off. Read the Audioholics review of the Intimus 5B.
	Availability: In stock


	Center Channel: 1 Intimus 5C Center Channel Speaker
	The New Intimus 5C improves upon our award-winning vertical-array center design in every way. It features new custom woven fiberglass drivers, a much-improved 1” audiophile-grade silk-dome tweeter, and a beautiful design aesthetic, complimentary to any home decor. Now in-stock and shipping!
	Availability: In stock


	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. The 4B is a component of the system that Sound and Vision Magazine gave its "Certified and Recommended" award to. Read it here!
	Availability: In stock


	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.
	Availability: In stock

Specifications:

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker

Dimensions	12" H x 6.75" W x 8" D
Frequency Response	(+/- 3dB) 75Hz to 20,000Hz (+/- 6dB) 62Hz to 20,000Hz
Sensitivity	84dB
Driver Configuration	2-Way

Availability: In stock

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 5C Center Channel Speaker

Dimensions	7.33" H x 19.33" W x 8" D
Frequency Response	(+/- 3dB) 60-20,000 Hz -- (+/- 6dB) 53-22,000 Hz
Sensitivity	86dB
Driver Configuration	3-Way

Availability: In stock

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 4B Satellite Speaker

Dimensions	8.75" H x 5.33" W x 5.5" D
Frequency Response	(+/- 3dB) 120-20,000 Hz (+/- 6dB) 100-22,000 Hz
Sensitivity	84 dB
Driver Configuration	2-Way

Availability: In stock

Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer

Dimensions	13.5" H x 12" W x 12" D (with feet attached)
Frequency Response	-3dB, 35Hz - 180Hz -- -6dB, 30Hz - 180Hz
Sensitivity	N/A
Driver Configuration	Dual Drivers

Availability: In stock

Documentation and Resources:

Title & Description	Type
Bravus Subwoofer Owners Manual
Intimus 4B Product Manual
Intimus 5B Product Manual
Intimus 5C Product Manual
Bravus Subwoofer Menu Guide
Aperion Audio Setup Guide - For Printing
Aperion Audio Setup Guide - For Your Screen

Availability: In stock

Surpassed my expectations... and more!

Great set of speakers

Enjoy the Music Budget Speaker Shootout Review of the 5B

Bravus 8D "Exceptional Value" Award from Tone Audio

Enjoy the Music Nearfield Speaker Reviews (4B Bookshelf Review)

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 5C Center Channel Speaker

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 4B Satellite Speaker

Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer

Specifications:

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 5C Center Channel Speaker

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 4B Satellite Speaker

Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 8D - Dual 8" Powered Subwoofer

Documentation and Resources: