Intimus 6B Fusion HD

Phenomenal System

Name:	John Gremillion
Rating:	5
Date:	Thursday, February 12, 2009
Comments:	I do not work for Aperion, I am a customer who spent almost a year researching speakers while my home was being renovated. I don't like writing reviews either but was compelled to write this one after being blown away by the performance of this speaker system. I bought the 5.1 system driven by an Onkyo TX-SR 706 receiver with two Outlaw Audio Model 2200 M-Block Amps (200W each), one for each of the 6B bookshelf speakers. Although I bought this system for listening to music I occasionally use it for movie surround sound. I may be one of the few people who doesn't like to watch movies with surround sound, something I don't like about gunshots coming from behind me, probably because I live in New Orleans. Regardless of venue, the speakers have a crisp sound at all volume levels and they do not distort at extremely high volumes. While listening to music I keep edging the volume up as high as bearable, then a little more, and the distortion I keep expecting to hear never arrives. Since I'm not an audiophile or a writer the best definition I can give with regards to music is they are tight, crisp, clean, and clear. Right now I am only listening to digital music from cable and from my laptop which is mostly in mp3. One thing I never expected to use but is now a necessity is the remote control included with the Bravus 10D subwoofer. When switching styles or sources of music you can raise or lower the level of the subwoofer, this is very handy as some styles are more or less bass driven. One or two clicks of the remote up or down sets the bass to match the music you are listening to perfectly. I've had friends over who have spent in the neighborhood of $10,000, some more, listening to this system. Their jaw drops, everyone who has experienced them is blown away including the installer who accessed Aperion Audio from my laptop after installation. My installer has installed surround sound in over a hundred homes in the area and claims he's buying Aperion for his home that is nearing completion. Surround sound for movies is incredible with the few times I have used it for such. The realism of the sound and proximity of it's location is dead accurate. Maybe because I've never experienced a system quite this good is why I've shied away from surround. Not the case anymore, I'm starting to become a bigger fan of surround for movies and the 6B Fusion HD's are the sole reason for my evolving. I know you may be questioning yourself as I did whether to buy Aperion since you may not have listened to them. I had the same feeling but I knew I had a thirty day in home trial period so after reading the reviews I took the chance. Even before I had tweaked the system and calibrated my receiver, I knew this system was not going back within the first thirty seconds of listening. I am fortunate enough that I could have spent any amount desirable for speakers but I know now that I don't want or need more than I have with this system.

Affordable$$Audio Reviews the Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker – October 2009

Comments:	The Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker is a component of the 6B Fusion HD system. “Bass frequencies with the Intimus 6B’s came to absolute life…One could feel the room pressure change above 85db…It’s the detailed notes that impressed me. The 6B’s are distinct in this regard, offering something that many monitors in the under $1k price range lack the ability to recreate.” “I was quite impressed by the high frequency capabilities of the Intimus 6B’s…The result on the Intimus 6B’s is a natural presentation that belies its $700 a pair price tag.” “…the Intimus 6B’s played well above their price point with ease. Give the credit to engineer/designer Ken Humphreys for finding the narrow sonic target.” “The 6B’s present a naturalness and character that is quite rare for just $700 a pair. If you have an amplifier that offers up at least 75wpc of solid power and have 30 days of listening time to kill, give the 6B’s a tryout. Just don’t be surprised when you decide not to send them back as the Aperion Audio Intimus 6B’s offer up smoothness and detail at a bargain price that is hard to match.” - Dan Nielsen, AffordableAudio.org, October 2009 Read Full Review

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The Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker is a component of the 6B Fusion HD system.

“Bass frequencies with the Intimus 6B’s came to absolute life…One could feel the room pressure change above 85db…It’s the detailed notes that impressed me. The 6B’s are distinct in this regard, offering something that many monitors in the under $1k price range lack the ability to recreate.”

“I was quite impressed by the high frequency capabilities of the Intimus 6B’s…The result on the Intimus 6B’s is a natural presentation that belies its $700 a pair price tag.”

“…the Intimus 6B’s played well above their price point with ease. Give the credit to engineer/designer Ken Humphreys for finding the narrow sonic target.”

“The 6B’s present a naturalness and character that is quite rare for just $700 a pair. If you have an amplifier that offers up at least 75wpc of solid power and have 30 days of listening time to kill, give the 6B’s a tryout. Just don’t be surprised when you decide not to send them back as the Aperion Audio Intimus 6B’s offer up smoothness and detail at a bargain price that is hard to match.”

- Dan Nielsen, AffordableAudio.org, October 2009

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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

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“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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Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker Reviewed by Affordable$$Audio.org – March 2009

Comments:	The Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker is a component of the 6B Fusion HD system. “While it’s predecessor, the 632’s were a fine monitor, the 6B’s have definitely taken a solid step forward. The new tweeter reaches higher and presents a smoother sonic signature. The ringing of cymbals is more natural and less constrained…the 6B’s tweeter had the most pleasant sparkle.” “The new midrange offers a wider soundstage, and clearer dynamics, especially when listening to the xylophone in Steely Dan’s “Aja”. The natural decay of the instrument can easily become muddy, but the Aperion 6B’s do a very nice job of staying clear. In combination with the tweeter, male and female vocals come across as clean with a hint of airiness…The Aperion 6B’s still retain the Aperion sound, it’s more European in nature, less forward, but more balanced...As with all Aperion’s, the 6B’s consistency is quite even across the sound spectrum. This is quite rare in this price range. Finally the satin finish of the cherry veneer is nicely understated.” - Mark Marcantonio, AffordableAudio.org, March 2009 Read Full Review

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The Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker is a component of the 6B Fusion HD system. “While it’s predecessor, the 632’s were a fine monitor, the 6B’s have definitely taken a solid step forward. The new tweeter reaches higher and presents a smoother sonic signature. The ringing of cymbals is more natural and less constrained…the 6B’s tweeter had the most pleasant sparkle.”

“The new midrange offers a wider soundstage, and clearer dynamics, especially when listening to the xylophone in Steely Dan’s “Aja”. The natural decay of the instrument can easily become muddy, but the Aperion 6B’s do a very nice job of staying clear. In combination with the tweeter, male and female vocals come across as clean with a hint of airiness…The Aperion 6B’s still retain the Aperion sound, it’s more European in nature, less forward, but more balanced...As with all Aperion’s, the 6B’s consistency is quite even across the sound spectrum. This is quite rare in this price range. Finally the satin finish of the cherry veneer is nicely understated.”

- Mark Marcantonio, AffordableAudio.org, March 2009

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	Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker
	We just can’t leave well enough alone. The all-new Intimus 6B has been upgraded and improved, ready to rock your home theater with clear highs, lush midrange and beautiful, enveloping lows.
	Availability: In stock


	Center Channel: 1 Intimus 6C Center Channel Speaker
	If you have a large room and absolutely must have the ultimate home theater or multi-channel audio experience, then you owe it to yourself to audition the new Intimus 6C in your home. Come face-to-face with heroes, villains and rock stars and you may never visit the multiplex again.
	Availability: In stock


	Surrounds: 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


	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 6B Bookshelf Speaker

Dimensions	15" H x 8.3" W x 12.8" D
Frequency Response	(+/- 3dB) 48-20,000 Hz -- (+/- 6dB) 42-22,000 Hz
Sensitivity	82 dB
Driver Configuration	2-Way

Availability: In stock

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 6C Center Channel Speaker

Dimensions	8.5" H x 25" W x 11" D
Frequency Response	(+/- 3dB) 55-20,000 Hz -- (+/- 6dB) 50-22,000 Hz
Sensitivity	87 dB
Driver Configuration	3-Way

Availability: In stock

Surrounds: 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

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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Phenomenal System

Affordable$$Audio Reviews the Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker – October 2009

Enjoy the Music Budget Speaker Shootout Review of the 5B

Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker Reviewed by Affordable$$Audio.org – March 2009

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 6C Center Channel Speaker

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker

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

Specifications:

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 6B Bookshelf Speaker

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 6C Center Channel Speaker

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 5B Bookshelf Speaker

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

Documentation and Resources: