Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD

Initial Review of my New 5T-DB Hybrid HD System

Name:	Tom
Rating:	5
Date:	Monday, February 23, 2009
Comments:	I'm surprised to be the first person to review this system! I had been looking at Aperion for 6 months before deciding to give them a try. I was having a hard time deciding between a 6T system and a 5T system. In the end I decided on the 5T's because I have a rather small room with many challenges preventing an ideal system layout and I figured with the 30 day trial if the 5T system didn't work out I could always send it back and try the 6T system. After 30 days I won't be sending these back (not to say I won't catch upgradeitis down the road). My first impression looking at these speakers was how well the finish is and build quality. After looking a major big box stores for speakers these are speakers stand out in a class of their own. After setting up the speakers I had some trouble getting my new Yamaha RX-V1900 receiver set up properly for the subwoofer. Without the sub set up properly I was not satisfied with the bass sound using the 5T's without the sub. I called Aperion customer support and they had me change several speaker settings and then the sound was very rich. I still think some further experimentation and fine tuning will further improve my set up. I used the SPL meter to adjust the speakers and bumped up the center channel a bit to help out with movie dialogs. I watch about 80 percent movies and 20 percent music and these speakers handle both with ease. I tend to like to crank up the volume when listening to music especially when nobody else is home and I cranked this system up extremely loud and it was incredible! In seven channel stereo mode I had so much volume it was hard for me to imagine needing a larger speaker. I think the reasons for needing a 6T would be more for a fuller sound and not so much for needing more volume. I think if you are undecided on going with 5's or 6's you should try the 5's out first. I probably would have ordered the 6T's if their depth dimensions were not so very deep. Where I have the towers located the extra depth would make them obtrusive in a main walkway. I may want to update this review as I have more time to experiment with my setup and the speakers are more broke in. Overall I'm very glad I ordered these and do not regret my choice.

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

Comments:	“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

Comments:

“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

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Ultimate AV Magazine Review

Comments:	"The Aperion Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD succeeds on every count. It not only looks and sounds right, it's priced right, and Aperion's no-risk, direct-sales policies are hard to beat. Oh, and if you ask me, go for the cherry finish—it's absolutely stunning." - Steve Guttenberg - Ultimate AV Magazine, October 2008 Read Full Review

Comments:

"The Aperion Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD succeeds on every count. It not only looks and sounds right, it's priced right, and Aperion's no-risk, direct-sales policies are hard to beat. Oh, and if you ask me, go for the cherry finish—it's absolutely stunning."

- Steve Guttenberg - Ultimate AV Magazine, October 2008

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	Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 5T Tower Speaker
	The 5T is the perfect blend of size, price and performance -- small in size and huge in sound. You may court a lot of midsize tower speakers, but this is the one you’ll want to marry.
	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 5DB Dipole/Bipole Surround Speaker
	Immerse yourself in surround sound. Perfect for home theater and multi-channel music, the Intimus 5DB Surround Speakers will envelope you in the action. The 5DB won the SoundStage Network "Reviewers’ Choice" Award as a component of the Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD system. Read it here!
	Availability: In stock


	Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 10D - Dual 10" Powered Subwoofer
	The eternal problem - you want a sub that can deliver serious impact, but your significant other insists that size matters, and in this case smaller is much better. The 10D represents the best of both worlds! The 10D’s dual 10” drivers offer the performance of a 12” subwoofer but we’ve squeezed them into a small cabinet so they’re the perfect fit in any medium to large room. Add 300 watts of digital power and you’ve got a sub that will take your music and movies to amazing new highs and LOWS.
	Availability: In stock

Specifications:

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 5T Tower Speaker

Dimensions	38" H x 6.3" W x 8" D (Base 9.25"x10.75")
Frequency Response	(+/- 3dB) 55-20,000 Hz -- (+/- 6dB) 45-22,000 Hz
Sensitivity	87 dB
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 5DB Dipole/Bipole Surround Speaker

Dimensions	11.75" H x 10.6" W x 7.5" D
Frequency Response	100Hz to 20,000Hz
Sensitivity	86dB
Driver Configuration	2-Way

Availability: In stock

Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 10D - Dual 10" Powered Subwoofer

Dimensions	15"H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D (with feet attached)
Frequency Response	-3dB -- 30Hz - 180Hz, -6dB -- 26Hz - 180Hz
Sensitivity	N/A
Driver Configuration	Dual Active Drivers

Availability: In stock

Documentation and Resources:

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Initial Review of my New 5T-DB Hybrid HD System

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

Ultimate AV Magazine Review

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 5T Tower Speaker

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 5C Center Channel Speaker

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 5DB Dipole/Bipole Surround Speaker

Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 10D - Dual 10" Powered Subwoofer

Specifications:

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 5T Tower Speaker

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 5C Center Channel Speaker

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 5DB Dipole/Bipole Surround Speaker

Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 10D - Dual 10" Powered Subwoofer

Documentation and Resources: