Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD

Clean, powerful, precise, with a few little nagging issues

Name:	mpoole
Rating:	5
Date:	Friday, June 05, 2009
Comments:	Details: Two 6Ts in the front, 6C in the center, Bravus 12D rock crusher, and four 5DBs on the back and sides, hooked to a Samsung 67-inch LED, driven by an Onkyo SR806 at about 130 watts per channel, sitting in a 20'x20' carpeted room with an 8' ceiling. Comments: Woof! This is an amazing sound system that performs exactly as I expected it to. Regardless of the source, it has clarity, punch and nuance, depending on what's called for. The soundstage is very wide. You'll hear things down in the mix of your favorite DVDs and CDs that you've never heard before, which is a good thing. And after a few months of use, the system absolutely bloomed, and gained more depth, response, nuance and power on everything from Beethoven to Green Day. I would not hesitate to recommend the Aperion product, staff or overall experience to anyone. However, there were a few issues along the way. The 12D that came with the group was defective, and was obviously a returned item that somehow made it into my package. One of the hanging brackets for the 5DBs was inferior. The screws shipped with the brackets did not fit into the back of the 5 DBs. The SPL meter shipped with the unit was defective. But in all cases, the Aperiion staff was helpful and solved all these issues quickly. Regarding the Onkyo (which I did not purchase from Aperion), be careful. The unit performs beautifully, but I had to replace the whole HDMI board less than two weeks after purchasing it. It was done under warranty, but the technician said that Onkyo was aware of the problem, but was shipping the units to market anyway. Overall, Aperion's great customer service overcame the nagging little issues and their products are great. I cannot imagine ever owning a better sound system and I would not hesitate to recommend Aperion to anyone looking for what I believe is the ultimate sub-$10,000 home audio system.

Stereophile Names Intimus 6T to ‘Recommended Components’ List for Loudspeaker Systems – October 2009

Comments:	Stereophile Magazine publishes an annual list of ‘Recommended Components’ where the “…Stereophile editors reveal the industry’s best audio gear.” The Intimus 6T is a component of this 5.1 system. “The ‘sexy’ Intimus 6T has a hefty front-ported cabinet made of 1”-thick high-density fiberboard, and uses a 1” tweeter and a pair of 6.5” woofers. It lacked some high-frequency air and midrange ambience, but offered an impressive ‘ability to render low-level dynamic nuances in an organic fashion,’ said BJR...Sold factory-direct with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 10-year warranty.” - Stereophile Magazine, October 2009 Review currently available at newsstands

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Stereophile Magazine publishes an annual list of ‘Recommended Components’ where the “…Stereophile editors reveal the industry’s best audio gear.” The Intimus 6T is a component of this 5.1 system.

“The ‘sexy’ Intimus 6T has a hefty front-ported cabinet made of 1”-thick high-density fiberboard, and uses a 1” tweeter and a pair of 6.5” woofers. It lacked some high-frequency air and midrange ambience, but offered an impressive ‘ability to render low-level dynamic nuances in an organic fashion,’ said BJR...Sold factory-direct with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 10-year warranty.”

- Stereophile Magazine, October 2009

Review currently available at newsstands

HomeTheaterReview.com Reviews the 6T Tower Speaker – August 2009

Comments:	The Intimus 6T is a component of this 5.1 system. “While $1,400 a pair loudspeakers are by no means cheap these days, the Intimus 6Ts are a relative bargain, considering you'll have to spend more than double their asking price to achieve even an incremental increase in performance. The Intimus 6T is Aperion's flagship speaker and if it proves to be too big or to costly for you, the company has numerous options that are more compact and budget-friendly, while incorporating the same drivers and technology, ensuring you'll be getting the same quality sound in a smaller package. If you have the room and the budget and are in the market for a solid home theater and audiophile speaker, take a good look at the Intimus 6T.” -Andrew Robinson, HomeTheaterReview.com, August 2009 Read Full Review

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The Intimus 6T is a component of this 5.1 system.

“While $1,400 a pair loudspeakers are by no means cheap these days, the Intimus 6Ts are a relative bargain, considering you'll have to spend more than double their asking price to achieve even an incremental increase in performance. The Intimus 6T is Aperion's flagship speaker and if it proves to be too big or to costly for you, the company has numerous options that are more compact and budget-friendly, while incorporating the same drivers and technology, ensuring you'll be getting the same quality sound in a smaller package. If you have the room and the budget and are in the market for a solid home theater and audiophile speaker, take a good look at the Intimus 6T.”

-Andrew Robinson, HomeTheaterReview.com, August 2009

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SonicFlare Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD – June 2009

Comments:	“This is a great value play for music and movies. I have not seen a better-built, better-looking package than this for under $4000. The Aperion system plays with power, composure and coherence -- they excel at all important parameters for soundtracks.” “If movies are the primary use with some music listening as well, the Intimus 6T – DB Hybrid XD package is a home run. I recommended it to my friend Marty for his new home theater – he’s the very happy guy there in the front row.” - Robert Learner – SonicFlare.com, June 2009 Read Full Review

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“This is a great value play for music and movies. I have not seen a better-built, better-looking package than this for under $4000. The Aperion system plays with power, composure and coherence -- they excel at all important parameters for soundtracks.”

“If movies are the primary use with some music listening as well, the Intimus 6T – DB Hybrid XD package is a home run. I recommended it to my friend Marty for his new home theater – he’s the very happy guy there in the front row.”

- Robert Learner – SonicFlare.com, June 2009

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Gear Patrol Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System – April 2009

Comments:	“Ready your living room, you’re about to be buried in an avalanche of glorious rich surround sound. The Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD Surround Sound Speaker System is one of Aperion Audio’s finest home theater systems.” “Long story short, it will rock your face off.” “What this means to you: Warning, the Aperion Audio Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD Surround Sound Speaker System will create mad scientist laughter as picture frames fall from the walls, noise complaints are made, wives file for divorce, girlfriends move out and all forms of life cower at the sound of your Richter Scale measurable home theater.” - Eric Yang, GearPatrol.com, April 2009 Read Full Review

Comments:

“Ready your living room, you’re about to be buried in an avalanche of glorious rich surround sound. The Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD Surround Sound Speaker System is one of Aperion Audio’s finest home theater systems.”

“Long story short, it will rock your face off.”

“What this means to you: Warning, the Aperion Audio Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD Surround Sound Speaker System will create mad scientist laughter as picture frames fall from the walls, noise complaints are made, wives file for divorce, girlfriends move out and all forms of life cower at the sound of your Richter Scale measurable home theater.”

- Eric Yang, GearPatrol.com, April 2009

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Audioholics Review of the Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD - March 2009

Comments:	Performance Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Value: 5 out of 5 “The bottom line is that the Aperion Audio Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD system is one of those systems you'll get hooked on quickly. There's simply no way to miss how well they mesh together into a cohesive system and how well they handle lots of output without compressing the top end or losing control over the bottom frequencies. I wonder how well the system would do with two subs - I suspect that would be an upgrade many users might want to consider for even better bass integration.” “This is a well-rounded system that is sure to please for both music and movies. At just over $3700 for a complete 5.1 system that doesn't really skimp on anything, this is not only a good-sounding system - it's a bargain.” - Clint DeBoer - Audioholics.com, March 2009 Read Full Review

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Performance Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Value: 5 out of 5

“The bottom line is that the Aperion Audio Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD system is one of those systems you'll get hooked on quickly. There's simply no way to miss how well they mesh together into a cohesive system and how well they handle lots of output without compressing the top end or losing control over the bottom frequencies. I wonder how well the system would do with two subs - I suspect that would be an upgrade many users might want to consider for even better bass integration.”

“This is a well-rounded system that is sure to please for both music and movies. At just over $3700 for a complete 5.1 system that doesn't really skimp on anything, this is not only a good-sounding system - it's a bargain.”

- Clint DeBoer - Audioholics.com, March 2009

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Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award - 6T Tower Speaker - March 2009

Comments:	"The 6T tower speakers are the perfect choice for the customer that enjoys both music and movies. The ultimate in sonic excellence for medium and large rooms, the new Intimus 6T Tower Speaker offers flawless sound reproduction, tight bass, superior midrange, crisp highs and an absolutely enormous soundstage. The thick, furniture-grade cabinetry is easy on the eyes and minimizes resonance while our new custom 1” silk dome tweeter and redesigned dual 6.5” woven-fiberglass woofers deliver tight bass and exceptional midrange clarity." - Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award, March 2009 See all the awards

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"The 6T tower speakers are the perfect choice for the customer that enjoys both music and movies. The ultimate in sonic excellence for medium and large rooms, the new Intimus 6T Tower Speaker offers flawless sound reproduction, tight bass, superior midrange, crisp highs and an absolutely enormous soundstage. The thick, furniture-grade cabinetry is easy on the eyes and minimizes resonance while our new custom 1” silk dome tweeter and redesigned dual 6.5” woven-fiberglass woofers deliver tight bass and exceptional midrange clarity."

- Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award, March 2009

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Home Theater Magazine Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System - February 2009

Comments:	“At A Glance: Three-way center for superior dialogue intelligibility. Awesome room-filling surrounds. Classy good looks.” “So here’s another synergistic, the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts speaker system. Although you’ll have to buy it sight unseen (sound unheard?), I’m confident you won’t be disappointed in the good fit.” - Fred Manteghian, Home Theater Magazine, February 2009 issue Read Full Review

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“At A Glance: Three-way center for superior dialogue intelligibility. Awesome room-filling surrounds. Classy good looks.” “So here’s another synergistic, the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts speaker system. Although you’ll have to buy it sight unseen (sound unheard?), I’m confident you won’t be disappointed in the good fit.”

- Fred Manteghian, Home Theater Magazine, February 2009 issue

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Secrets of Home Theater & HiFi Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD - February 2009

Comments:	"Offering higher quality sound than other speakers I have heard for the same price, and a build quality that is superior to anything I have seen among their competitors, this is a speaker setup I would have no hesitation recommending to someone that was looking for either a full surround system, or a pair of stereo speakers. With Aperions wonderful 30 day trial you would have no risk to give them a try as well." - Chris Heinonen - Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity, February 2009 Read Full Review

Comments:

"Offering higher quality sound than other speakers I have heard for the same price, and a build quality that is superior to anything I have seen among their competitors, this is a speaker setup I would have no hesitation recommending to someone that was looking for either a full surround system, or a pair of stereo speakers. With Aperions wonderful 30 day trial you would have no risk to give them a try as well."

- Chris Heinonen - Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity, February 2009

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EnjoytheMusic.com review - October 2008 - Featuring the 6T

Comments:	"Anyway, on first listen and directly comparing the 6T's to the older 633T's I am immediately struck by how much more detailed the 6T's are. It's not just detail for details sake, these are simply more refined sounding, more natural and far less congested. That's not to say the 633T's were a bad sounding speaker by any stretch because they aren't. It's just that Aperion has taken the 6T's to a new level that firmly resides in the audiophile realm. In my mind, this is pretty amazing considering the 6T's list at just under $1400 clams." - Scott Faller - Enjoythemusic.com, October 2008 Read Full Review

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"Anyway, on first listen and directly comparing the 6T's to the older 633T's I am immediately struck by how much more detailed the 6T's are. It's not just detail for details sake, these are simply more refined sounding, more natural and far less congested. That's not to say the 633T's were a bad sounding speaker by any stretch because they aren't. It's just that Aperion has taken the 6T's to a new level that firmly resides in the audiophile realm. In my mind, this is pretty amazing considering the 6T's list at just under $1400 clams."

- Scott Faller - Enjoythemusic.com, October 2008

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	Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 6T Tower Speaker
	The Intimus 6T is new, improved, and ready to rock your media room with flawless sound reproduction, tight bass and the huge soundstage that have made our towers famous.
	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 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 12D - Dual 12" Powered Subwoofer
	Let’s face it; there are times when size does matter. If you’ve got a big room and desire deep, loud bass coupled with musical accuracy, you’ve just hit pay dirt. The dual 12” drivers and 500 watts of digital power in the Bravus 12D will electrify your room with expansive bass that must be heard and felt to be believed. Prepare yourself to be moved - quite literally.
	Availability: In stock

Specifications:

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 6T Tower Speaker

Dimensions	41.5" H x 7.75" W x 15.5" D (Base 10.5"x18.25")
Frequency Response	(+/- 3dB) 36-20,000 Hz -- (+/- 6dB) 28-22,000 Hz
Sensitivity	91 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 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 12D - Dual 12" Powered Subwoofer

Dimensions	17" H x 15.5" W x 15.5" D (with feet attached)
Frequency Response	-3dB, 22Hz - 180Hz -- -6dB, 18Hz - 180Hz
Sensitivity	N/A
Driver Configuration	Dual Active Drivers

Availability: In stock

Documentation and Resources:

Title & Description	Type
Bravus Subwoofer Owners Manual
Intimus 5DB Product Manual
Intimus 6T Product Manual
Intimus 6C Product Manual
Bravus Subwoofer Menu Guide
Aperion Audio Setup Guide - For Printing
Aperion Audio Setup Guide - For Your Screen

Availability: In stock

Clean, powerful, precise, with a few little nagging issues

Stereophile Names Intimus 6T to ‘Recommended Components’ List for Loudspeaker Systems – October 2009

HomeTheaterReview.com Reviews the 6T Tower Speaker – August 2009

SonicFlare Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD – June 2009

Gear Patrol Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System – April 2009

Audioholics Review of the Intimus 6T-DB Hybrid XD - March 2009

Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award - 6T Tower Speaker - March 2009

Home Theater Magazine Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD System - February 2009

Secrets of Home Theater & HiFi Review of the 6T-DB Hybrid XD - February 2009

EnjoytheMusic.com review - October 2008 - Featuring the 6T

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 6T Tower Speaker

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 6C Center Channel Speaker

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 5DB Dipole/Bipole Surround Speaker

Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 12D - Dual 12" Powered Subwoofer

Specifications:

Front Speakers: 2 Intimus 6T Tower Speaker

Center Channel: 1 Intimus 6C Center Channel Speaker

Surrounds: 2 Intimus 5DB Dipole/Bipole Surround Speaker

Subwoofer: 1 Bravus 12D - Dual 12" Powered Subwoofer

Documentation and Resources: