User Reviews for the Intimus 5T Tower Speaker
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Chuck in S.C.
Chuck B. - December 28, 2009
I was not sure if I wanted the 4T's or 5T's but got the 5T's and have not been disappointed. I thought the 4T's may be a tad lacking in bass considering the size of room being 15X33. The 4T's may have done the job but I am really pleased with the 5T's. The bass and mid range are great and paired with the 5C and 8D sub, I am extremely pleased. Both music and movie sound is great. I am no audiophile but I can't imagine not being happy with the 5T's unless you are willing to spend over $1400.00 for a pair and then there are the 6T's. Considering the free home trial and the great expert advice (and believe me, if they have not gotten tired of my questions then they will please anyone), this is a product that is a no lose proposition for anyone considering a superb sound system.
Incredible Buy
Robert B. - March 04, 2009
I've had these long enough to be past the breakin period. There is nothing original I can say except WOW these are a steal. The fit and finish is incredible. Far above the price level and even above much pricier units. The soundstage is wide and fills our 15x18 livingroom. I can even turn off my old subwoofer without ruining the effects of a Blu ray DVD. The pitch is very accurate and doesn't feel like it comes from a box. We have a 5C to go with these and will complete the system with the dipoles and a new subwoofer later.
In a medium size room, at a very good price these absolutely can't be beat. I went through every sound shop in our area to find that out. The cherry finish and compact size sold them for my wife who has been after me for years to get rid of the old 15" studio monitors.
Inconspicuous Power
Justin F. - January 12, 2009
I have had these speakers for a few months now and love them. I initially was using the 632LR's for the front left and right positions in my home theater. Eventually upgradeitus struck and I wondered how a tower would compare. I should preface this by saying that I loved and still loved the 632's (I now use them in a stereo setup in another room). Nonetheless, the 5T's are a great step up. With the extra woofer these speakers are excellent at filling the room with sound. I listen to everything from TV sitcoms to big budget thrillers to organ and jazz music and just about everything else. The ability of these speakers to fulfill all these roles whether supportive in a theater setting or primary in a stereo setup for music is excellent.
On the style front, they are gorgeous speakers. The wood finish is gorgeous and the rounded edges are are an excellent touch. Their size is perfect. They are significant enough to give a guy a feeling of a little power, but small enough to not feel intrusive on the room.
Overall, these speakers have gone well beyond my expectations with their ability to fill the room with any type of sound and not feel overbearing. And like all of Aperion's speakers, these towers are quite the beauties.
What to expect with the 5T tower
dale f. - December 30, 2008
Just want you to know if you have never heard an Aperion 5T, you're in for a treat. I owned B&W 602 and 603 and was happy with them but always felt I was missing something. Well I accidentally discovered this website one day and when I read about the 5T I became interested. But buying something you never heard as well as not having any store near by that sales them is always a risk.
But talking with the Gurus and people on the forum here helped me make the decision to try them. Heck they give you a 30 day trial so that takes some of the risk out of it.
When the Speakers arrived they were boxed very well. I opened them and they come wrapped in the pretty nice velvet bag. My first surprise is that they were smaller then I thought they would be... I think tower I think big. Actually I like the size of the Aperion Tower they are the right size for my room. By the way, I got the piano black and it is a great color.
Hooking them up were very easy - two screws and that's it. The sound this speaker gives off is unbelievable, they are crystal clear and precise. I hear things I have never heard before with these speakers. They wiped the floors next to my B&W's. They have a lot of power with no distortion.
For me this is the best speaker I ever bought and if you like speaker with sound that is clear and has a lot of power this is the speaker for you. I can only imagine what the 6T sounds like.
Professional Grade
Nancy V. - August 21, 2008
The 5T Tower Speakers are of excellent craftsmanship. The High Gloss Black is beautiful, it has such a perfect mirror finish. The speakers have some of the best sound I have heard out of a set of speakers. The sound quality is so high, I think I am in a theater every time I watch a movie! Highly Recommend!!!
The towers rock.
Chris B. - August 12, 2008
The towers were the last installed speakers (All Aperion) in our new media room. I purchased the blu-ray version of Pearl Harbor. The sound is so good it is scary. Cheers to Aperion!
Great!
scott c. - August 12, 2008
Well, I received my 5 series speakers and absolutely love them. The finish is excellent and more importantly, they sound great. Extremely satisfied customer. Will buy from you guys again...thanks
Wonderful Sound
Tom W. - August 07, 2008
I had some bookshelf speakers on rather large ornate stands and had some negative WAF feedback about the amount of space they took up in the living room. Using careful measurements I was able to convince her the 5T's would take up less space and we would have excellent sound which was the most important thing to me.
After getting them hooked up (12 gauge wire) and having a very decent break period, I am very happy with the sound and my wife is not saying too much about the footprint. They do take up less space than the bookshelves with stands are are very crisp and clean.
We watch TV and movies, and paired with a 5C center and brand x sub (already in inventory) we are very pleased with the upgraded sound and smaller footprint. When I listen to music you can tell the difference between 2 and 7 way stereo because the center takes a huge load off the L/R speakers.
Thanks Aperion! The 5 Series is an excellent choice for mid-sized listening areas.
Amazing!
Herbie C. - August 07, 2008
First impression out of the box is jaw dropping beauty. Aperions seamless finish and design is so gorgeous that even my girlfriend said "those are sweet!". Black gloss for me with grills off =D
I am only on day two of listening and the sound is better than anything I have ever heard. All across the board these reproduce highs, mids an even very impressive lows with ease. An they can crank and sound clean! From metal to jazz you will think the concert is in your room.
Yes you will spend a little more now with this new line. But you will NOT be disappointed. These will be the last front speakers I buy for many many years.
Thanks to the Aperion staff for making this a very enjoyable experience!
wonderful
Andrew M. - May 05, 2008
When I ordered these I was concerned that they wouldn't be large enough for the room i was putting them in, but with the 30 day in home trial period, and the ability to trade them in and get credit towards a larger set, there was no reason to not give them a try. What I have found is a set of marvelous, unobtrusive tower speakers. The sound fills my room perfectly, leaving very little to want. There is little better than putting on a vinyl, turning out the lights and being engulfed by the music.
Fanastic Speaker
Jeffrey S. - April 28, 2008
I have had the 5Ts for two weeks now and I must say I am very happy with them. I have a 24 x 14 foot well insulated room for movie watching and they easily fill the room with sound. I had been debating between the 6 and 5 series but I figured that with the 30 day trial that I could not go wrong.
In fact, I am happy with the experience on fronts - sound quality, speaker build quality, and customer service quality. These speakers look striking (I have the high gloss black) and the customer service has been consistently great. They staff is knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt. I have no complaints whatsoever.
Great Speakers!
R M. - April 28, 2008
After months of research, I bought two 5T speakers 15 days back. Using them in my living room as front end speakers with Onkyo TX-SR605 - connected to my TV, VCR, DVD, CD players and even iPod. From all sources, these speakers sound great in home theater or in Stereo. Did not get time to test all the audio settings with the receiver but with minimum basic settings these speakers sound really great. I have a plan to complete my home theater system down the line and I will buy these again. I didn't buy a sub at this time but even without that the sound is great and fulfils my purpose. We can hear lot of soft sounds now which we didn't hear before.
I also appreciate the aperion customer service - always there - only one phone call away.
Impressive!!
Dan F. - April 28, 2008
We just made our first foray into high-end audio with this speaker and we are nothing less than fully impressed. Our living room has become a sanctuary for movies, music, and games! Great job Aperion, a lot of bang for the buck here!
Clean sound all the way through!
Brian M. - April 27, 2008
Aperion really did go all out when they want their speakers to look really nice. Even out of the box, these speakers are amazing to look at. My buddy who helped me setup my system even said the speakers are really something to look at.
To the sound, the 5T's really do have a clean and tight sound coming from them at most frequencies. I did notice the bass is somewhat lacking, but that is not why I bought them. I bought a Bravus sub to handle that.
I really enjoy the performance these speakers can handle at such a small size. I did not want to get huge towers like the 6T's and take up a whole lot of room.
Very nice speakers!
Happy Camper with the 5 Series
Joe T. - April 27, 2008
I have the 5T's as fronts with 5B's for surround and a 5C center coupled with a Bravus 10D subwoofer. Being part of a family makes a lot of sense to me; they complement each other very nicely. And, as a plus, they look terrific. The towers are a nice compact size but don't let their size fool you; you get great sound out of them.
On top of a great product, I've found Aperion to be a terrific company to deal with. They're helpful, knowledgeable and don't treat us newbies like we're morons. Always a pleasure to talk with.
You won't regreat your Aperion purchase; whether it's the 5T or any of their other fine products.