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1. Verus Reviews

April 29th, 2020
AREA DVD
BRAVUS II 10D SUBWOOFER
".Die US-Amerikanische Lautsprecherschmiede AperionAudio hatte mit dem Bravus II 12D bei uns einen überragenden Einstand. Trotz der vergleichsweise kompakten Abmessungen spielte der Subwoofer extrem tief, nachdrücklich und voluminös auf. Da wollen wir natürlich wissen"
- Philip Kind

April 28th, 2020
HIFI STATEMENT
VERUS III GRAND TOWER
".Mit erschwinglichen Hifi-Komponenten beschäftige ich mich sehr viel lieber als mit Luxus-Artikeln. Da sind die Standlautsprecher Verus III Grand Tower von AperionAudio genau das Richtige,Schon der Name verspricht Einiges und."
- Wolfgang Kemper

April 21th, 2020
FAIRAUDIO
ALUMINUM SUPER TWEETER
".Wer seine Anlage tunen möchte, der kann aus einer nahezu unüberschaubaren Zahl von Optionen wählen: Von der Raumakustik bis zur Verkabelung, vom Tube Rolling bis zur Gerätebase – und dann sind da natürlich auch noch die zahlreichen esoterisch anmutenden Möglichkeiten."
- Jochen Reinecke

April 14th, 2020
LLITE
BRAVUS II 10D SUBWOOFER
".eder Filmliebhaber kennt das: Der neue Blockbuster kommt endlich auf Blu-ray heraus und wird zum Glück auch am gleichen Tag geliefert. Die Chips stehen auf dem Wohnzimmertisch bereit,dass Bier ist kaltgestellt und alles ist für den gemütlichen Kinoabend vorbereitet."
- Andreas Hohn

April 2020
AREA DVD
VERUS III SPEAKERS
".Seit einiger Zeit ist der US-amerikanische Lautsprecherhersteller AperionAudio im Vertrieb von HiFiPilot. Nur einer von vielen Lautsprechermarken, die es in Deutschland gibt, oder ein innovatives,"
- Carsten Rampacher

April 17th, 2020
PIXELATED GAMER
NOVUS TOWER SPEAKER
"..We are back with more rad gear from the fine folks at Aperion Audio. Today we will be covering their new Novus Series, specifically the 5.25″ 2-Way Towers. There is a lot to check out, test and admire on this high end model.."
- Pixelatedgamer

March 28th, 2020
MODERNHIFI
SUPER TWEETER SPEAKER
".wei kleine Lautsprecher sollen die HiFi-Anlage in bisher ungeahnte Sphären schicken. Einfach auf die vorhandenen Lautsprecher gesetzt spielen die Aperion Audio Super Tweeter Aluminium Frequenzen bis zu 40 Kilohertz – das doppelte unserer höchsten Hörfrequenz."
- Modernhifi

March 7th, 2020
LOW BEATS
BRAVUS II 10D and 12D SUBWOOFER
"...Die Firma AperionAudio ist hierzulande noch wenig bekannt, in den USA dagegen schon: Seit gut 20 Jahren entwickeln und verkaufen die Amerikaner erfolgreich Lautsprecher. Und seit neuestem sind diese Produkte auch in Deutschland zu bekommen ."
- Raphael Vogt

February 2020
HIFI STATEMENT
ALUMINUM RIBBON SUPER TWEETER
"...AperionAudio offers a highly interesting and easy-to-use accessory that, thanks to its high flexibility, can be a useful addition even for expensive loudspeakers, for example if the last bit of high-frequency resolution is missing"
- Carsten Bussler

February 2020
SOUND & VISION
NOVUS 5.0.2 SYSTEM
"...The Novus center speaker was a star player through all of this - dialogue from the center speaker was always natural, with a total lack of bloat or distracting fizzy sibilants."
- Tom Norton

February 2020
AREA DVD
BRAVUS II 12D SUBWOOFER
"With the right space, you can hardly find a better, no-frills subwoofer that is brute forceful, extremely deep and so precise - definitely not in this size."
- Philipp Kind

January 2020
PIXELATED GAMER
ALLAIRE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
"The self-amplified woofers deliver ferocious performance and full sound that will completely transform the way you enjoy your games, movies or music from your PC and gaming console."
- Dan Adcock

December 16th, 2019
LIIKE HIFI
Novus Bookshelf Speakers
"Aperion Audio ist ein Direktanbieter, der es Ihnen ermöglicht einen Lautsprecher 30 Tage lang zuhause Probe zu hören. Das haben wir gemacht und uns den Aperion Audio Novus B5 Bookshelf Kompaktlautsprecher schicken lassen."
- Johannes Strom

December 2019
HOME THEATER REVIEW
NOVUS 5.0.2 SYSTEM
"Their new Novus 5.0.2 speaker system is designed for the performance enthusiast who wants a great object-based surround sound setup that is commensurate with what today's mid-range and full-featured AV receivers cost."
- HOME THEATER REVIEW

November 2019
THE MASTER SWITCH
NOVUS 5.0.2 SYSTEM
"In listening to the Novus surround sound setup, there’s a real sense that Aperion didn’t compromise on sound quality. It’s simply terrific. All the speakers performed exceptionally well, no matter what we threw at them."
- Rob Boffard

November 2019
AUDIO REPUTATION
NOVUS 5.0.2 SYSTEM
"The biggest selling point is, obviously, the sound quality and surround sound performance. Aperion Audio Novus 5.0.2 truly excels in this department. The sound is spacious, loud, clear, and the surround effects are very lifelike."
- James Longman

October 2019
HIFI STATEMENT
NOVUS TOWER
"The inexpensive loudspeakers from the USA convey a lot of fun when listening and, in addition to the fine resolution, impress with their all-round qualities of space and bass."
- Matthias Jung

October 2019
PIXELATED GAMER
ALLAIRE BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS
"The sheer clarity and power that this pair is capable of within this small form factor design is shocking."
- Dan Adcock

October 2019
MODERNHIFI.DE
VERUS III GRAND TOWER
"For the offered workmanship, the attractive design and the technical in-house developments, some other brands demand double the price."
- MODERNHIFI

September 2019
AVMAGAZINE.DE
NOVUS TOWER
"Together with the clean workmanship and the high-quality materials, this tower speaker is therefore a flawless purchase recommendation for all music and home cinema lovers."
- AVMAGAZINE

Septetmber 2019
AREA DVD.de
NOVUS TOWER
"Everything is right: price, workmanship and, above all, the excellent sound."
- Carston Rampacher

August 2019
HOME THEATER REVIEW.com
NOVUS 5.0.2 SYSTEM
"Every Novus speaker is well built, looks great, and offers excellent sound quality, all of which makes them easy to recommend before you even consider the value proposition the height speakers add."
- Dylan Seeger

May 2019
STEVEHOFFMAN.tv
APERION FLAT-RIBBON SUPER TWEETER
"I honestly did not know how much a reasonably priced super tweeter could add to the mix, but it's as relative as any subwoofer you could purchase."
- Bob Hoshall

December 2018
HOME THEATER REVIEW.com
VERUS III GRAND TOWER
"Tried and true technology, gorgeous design, and a few subtle innovations make the Aperion Audio Verus III Grand Tower Speaker an incredible speaker for the money."
- Dennis Burger

August 2018
HOME THEATER REVIEW.com
VERUS III GRAND BOOKSHELF
"What impressed me more was the smooth and even off-axis roll-off of the speakers as I moved around the room. Dispersion was wonderfully wide and imaging was delightfully precise."
- Dennis Burger

September 2017
DIGITALTRENDS.com
VERUS II GRAND TOWER
"Aperion unleashes another winner for audiophiles in the exquisitely lush and organic Verus II Grand tower speakers."
- Ryan Waniata
March 2017
SOUNDANDVISION.com
VERUS II GRAND SPEAKER SYSTEM
"Aperion Audio has again hit the jackpot in offering the sort of value that's rare in today's increasingly pricey audio marketplace."
- Thomas J. Norton
2015
WIRECUTTER.com
INTIMUS 5.1 HARMONY SD
"...it simply trounced the competition in terms of crisp, clear, intelligible delivery of dialogue at pretty much any listening level. "
- Dennis Burger

December 2014
DIGITALTRENDS.com
BEST COMPUTER SPEAKERS APERION ALLAIRE BLUETOOTH
"Aperion’s Allaire Bluetooth speakers offer the best of what used to be two disparate worlds: Hi-Fi and wireless audio."
- Ryan Waniata
Updated 2015
AUDIOHOLICS.com
VERUS GRAND TOWER
"These are the speakers to beat and will likely send many of their competitors back to the drawing boards, or in their cases, their engineering sound labs. Highly Recommended!"
- Tom Andry
2015
STEREOPHILE.com
VERUS GRAND BOOKSHELF
"prospective purchasers of the Verus Grand may find other bookshelf models that shine in one area or another, but I doubt they'll find one whose strengths are so well balanced across the board...
- Robert J. Reina
2015 Recommended Components Loudspeakers SourceHOME THEATER REVIEW.com
ALLAIRE BLUETOOTH
"These speakers will likely crush the sound of any $400 pair of bookshelf speakers (and some of the more expensive ones)."
- Home Theater Review
Updated 2015
SOUNDANDVISION.com
APERION VERUS GRAND SPEAKER SYSTEM
"Superior left-center-right uniformity, Excellent imaging and depth, Outstanding value"
- Thomas J. Norton
CNET.com
VERUS GRAND BOOKSHELF
"The stereo soundstage was broad and wide open; the Grands' refined sound is aimed at a more "audiophile" buyer than the other Aperion speakers."
- Steve Guttenberg
GOODSOUND.com
INTIMUS 5T TOWER
"The narrow and rather unassuming speakers threw out a soundstage that hardly seemed commensurate with their modest size, weaving the various sonic tapestries with which I challenged them to impressive scale.
- Hans Wetzel
Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award for Lifestyle System – July 2013
Allaire ARIS Wireless Speaker
“We had a chance to listen to the Allaire ARIS Wireless Speaker system at our 2012 Audioholicd GTG, and were impressed with its sound quality and functionality. Featuring dual 1" tweeters, two active 4" drives, and two 4" passive radiators, it can put out some good sound. It has a 3.5mm jack so basically anything can hook up. But it's the upgradable wireless card that makes this unit truly unique. Unlike most wireless speaker systems, the ARIS is designed for Windows. For those people on the Microsoft ecosystem or with a new Windows 8 tablet, this is the speaker for you. For those with Android or iOS devices, the ARIS work with DLNA, so you're in luck too. Aperion's DLNA app allows you to stream content stored on your network to the ARIS.”
- Audioholics, July 2013
Digital Trends "Editors' Choice" Award Given to ARIS® Wireless Speaker System - November 2012
"8.5 out of 10."
"ARIS is a top-tier wireless speaker that was built to be versatile and future-proof (to the extent that any piece of electronics can be). Its audio performance is outstanding and reflects Aperion’s dedication to audiophile-grade sound quality. You can expect the ARIS will fill all but the most cavernous of rooms with gorgeous sound. That it has a way of looking good in just about any environment is another big plus. We gladly recommend this speaker and honor it with our Editor’s Choice award."
- Caleb Denison, DigitalTrends.com, November 2012
Read Full Award Review See the ARIS Wireless Speaker System
Home Theater Review "Best of 2011" - Best Affordable Speaker Winner: Aperion Audio Verus Grand
"The Aperion Audio Verus Grand look like Revels, cost less than Paradigms and are sold Internet-direct for well under $2,000. They have the audiophile chops to compete with any brand at the audio salon; they just don’t come with the audiophile attitude."
-- Home Theater Review, December 2011
Sound and Vision Magazine gives the Verus Forte Tower HD the 2011 "Certified and Recommended" Award!
"This system is gorgeously finished, winningly compact, more-than-solid performing, and quite inexpensive given its looks, sound and presentation. Aperion's new family qualifies as a paragon of value-engineered audio."
-- Daniel Kumin, Sound and Vision Magazine, September 2011
Home Theater Magazine Gives the Verus Grand Tower Hybrid XD a "Home Theater Top Pick"! - August 2011
Ratings:
Performance:4.5 out of 5
Value:5 out of 5
Build Quality: 5 out of 5
"The Verus Grand Towers continued to impress me on two-channel music...The Verus Grand Towers’ reproduction of detail was exceptional on good source material. With everything from the gentle sound of a brushed cymbal to the liveliness of a good vocal recording, they left little or nothing on the table. Imaging and depth (when captured in the recording) were also consistently convincing."
"With all 5.1 channels cooking, the result was superb. Dialogue, source permitting, sounded right. There was no evidence of an intelligibility-robbing, off-axis response suckout in the Verus Grand Center, which also stood up without complaint against the onslaught of action-heavy soundtracks. From Flight of the Phoenix (2004) to Star Trek (2009), nothing fazed either the Verus Grand Center or the rest of the system."
-- Thomas J Norton, Home Theater Magazine, August 2011
Digital Trends "Editors' Choice" Award Given to Aperion's Verus Forte Tower System - March 2011
"9 out of 10."
"Aperion's Verus Forte speakers, particularly the floor-standing tower model, offer an appreciable improvement over the company's already solid Intimus offerings. The differences between the two lines is most obvious in the high frequency section where the tweeters higher-power handling and lower frequency capabilities serve to make the speakers sound articulate, accurate and detailed enough to satisfy just about any critical listener. Their more stylistic cabinets add to the speaker's refinement and make a pleasant statement in a room. At $495.00 each, the Verus Forte Tower represents a very solid value, if a bit more expensive than the company’s Intimus line. We think these speakers will appeal to budget-audiophiles who want a speaker that challenges the law of diminishing returns by offering an incredibly refined, full bodied sound in an attractive package under the $1k price point. Add to the towers a very capable center channel and surrounds and you’ve got a surround speaker system that will most certainly be the envy of your friends and neighbors. Due to their excellent musicality, large sound in a small footprint and high value, the Verus Forte Towers earn our Editor's Choice Award."
- Caleb Denison, DigitalTrends.com, March 2011
Read Full Award Review See the Verus Forte Speakers
GoodSound! “Great Buy” Award Goes to the Aperion Verus Grand Tower Speakers - March 2011
"...I can’t imagine being more impressed with an audio product than I was with the Verus Grand Tower. Aperion Audio has ticked off all the areas you'd want ticked off by a floorstanding loudspeaker: clean, textured, articulate, full-range sound; solid build quality and a beautiful finish; nice touches such as dual sets of binding posts and magnetically attached grilles; and a price well under $2000/pair."
"Reviewers sometimes like to speak of gateway products -- components that give consumers a taste of the high end, and that hopefully will make them want to further explore our hobby by buying more expensive products that perform even better. Well, Aperion's Verus Grand Tower is no mere gateway product. It ushers you inside, sits you down at the table, and invites you to participate fully in the music. This speaker is a tremendous performer and an even better value. I just love it. I think you would, too."
- Jeff Fritz, GoodSound.com, March 2011
Read Full Award Review See the Verus Grand Tower
CNET Named Intimus 4T Hybrid SD to “Best 5 Home Audio Products” List – January 2011
The 4T Hybrid SD has been on this list since February of 2009
Intimus 4T Hybrid SD
“Best mid-size speakers for the money
If you're serious about surround sound, you need to invest in a speaker system with some real gravitas--but most people just don't want the living room overrun with giant tower speakers. But the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD package manages to downsize the towers without sacrificing the sound. At just 34 inches tall and only 5 wide, these mini-towers gorgeous minitowers will fit into smaller rooms with no problems. And you can choose an 8-inch (shown), 10-inch, or 12-inch subwoofer, depending on your bass (and size) requirements.”
- cnet.com, January 2011
See All the Awards See the 4T Hybrid SD
"Best of 2010" Award Won by the Aperion SLIMstage Soundbar from Affordable$$Audio
"Finally, a sound bar that does everything in a straight-forward design that anyone can figure out. No degree from MIT needed to figure out this unit. With a built-in amplifier, the Slimstage 30 packs a punch that will keep both the condo/townhome owner and neighbors happy. The display screen fonts are easy on older eyes and the remote is both logical and intuitive. Typical of Aperion’s customer service-based core values, every possible cord/wire type is included, no need to run to Radio Shack. Best of all, it sounds terrific."
- Dan Nielsen, Affordable$$Audio, December 2010
Audioholics’ “2010 Product of the Year” Award Bestowed upon Aperion’s New Verus Grand Speakers
“Although 2010 was kind of a grim year economically for most of us, the A/V world belted out high value products improving on last year predecessors at little to no cost added… Loudspeaker companies have also raised the bar by creating a more audiophile focus on their products. Aperion Audio's new Verus line is a shining example of this.”
“We've been hoping, and suggesting that Aperion Audio unveil a speaker line with higher audiophile aspirations. We knew they could do it, especially considering their existing lineup consists of quality crafted high performance products. Their new Verus line takes it to the next level however. Their specially designed tweeter is designed to play down much lower than most conventional dome designs with exceptional power handling. This allows the system to be crossed over at a lower frequency which improves off axis response by reducing beaming effects of the larger mid drivers as wavelengths become shorter than the cone diameter. We currently have their entire new Verus 5.0 system in for review and are finding it to sound exceptionally good with ample output capability, stunningly great imaging and lack of compression when really cranking it up loud. This is truly a great speaker line regardless of price, typically only found at brick and mortar stores but at internet direct pricing. Fit and finish are excellent and they just scream high end.”
-- Gene DellaSala, Audioholics.com, December 2010
HomeTheaterReview.com’s “Best of 2010” Award Goes to the Aperion Intimus 6T Tower
Best Affordable Floor-standing Speakers: Aperion Audio Intimus 6T
"Great sound, great form factor, great value and customer service done the way it should be is how the Aperion Audio Intimus 6T speakers won the award from HomeTheaterReview.com for Best Affordable Floorstanding Speakers."
"For the second year in a row, Home Theater Review's editors have chosen the absolute best of the best from the world of home theater, audiophile components, HDTV and beyond. The winners are picked subjectively by our editorial staff and are based on reviews that posted during the year. For the best in home theater - this list covers both the highest performance cost-no-object products as well as value oriented home theater equipment."
- HomeTheaterReview.com, December 2010
"Best of 2010" Award Bestowed upon Aperion's SLIMstage30 Soundbar by HomeTheaterReview.com
Best Soundbar: Aperion Audio Slimstage 30 By Soundmatters
"With about the longest name in the world of audiophile grade soundbars, the Aperion Audio Slimstage 30 by Soundmatters is one hell of a value for those looking to add quality sound from a slick form factor without breaking the bank. When you are looking for the best Soundbar - look to Aperion's Slimstage 30."
"For the second year in a row, Home Theater Review's editors have chosen the absolute best of the best from the world of home theater, audiophile components, HDTV and beyond. The winners are picked subjectively by our editorial staff and are based on reviews that posted during the year. For the best in home theater - this list covers both the highest performance cost-no-object products as well as value oriented home theater equipment."
- HomeTheaterReview.com, December 2010
Stereophile Names Intimus 6T to ‘Recommended Components’ List for Loudspeaker Systems – April 2010
Stereophile Magazine publishes an annual list of ‘Recommended Components’ where the “…Stereophile editors reveal the industry’s best audio gear.”
“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, April 2010 Issue
Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award for Compact Subwoofers – February 2010
Aperion Audio Bravus 10D Powered Subwoofer
“The Aperion Bravus 10D subwoofer completes the Home Theater system by providing accurate low frequency reproduction, ranging from smooth musical bass tones to the immersive low end rumble that many movie enthusiasts expect from a much larger enclosure. The Bravus 10D's design incorporates dual 10-inch custom aluminum drivers that enable the performance of a typical 12-inch driver and cabinet design in a much smaller package. The subwoofer’s easy to use EQ presets, and user customizable EQ settings, with a remote control, let the music and movie enthusiast adjust the settings to quickly make up for differences in the content without leaving the listening position. Given its size and value, a serious bass head can easily integrate 2 or 4 of the Bravus 10D subwoofers to ensure every seat in their theater room provides an equally good tactile experience.”
- Gene DellaSala, Audioholics, February 2010
Read Full Review See the new version of the Bravus 10D Subwoofer
Winner: “Best of 2009” from Affordable$$Audio – Intimus 4T Tower Speakers – January 2010
Aperion Audio Intimus 4T Tower Speaker
“The 4T’s became an instant favorite in my home, as well as Aperion’s top-selling speaker in 2009 for good reason. Impeccably smooth, non-fatiguing dynamic sound, a wide soundstage combined with easy placement, and WAF in bunches makes it a great value. Add in a sub and you have instant full range magic. Top it off with Aperion Audio’s 10-year warranty, 30 day in-home trial, and terrific customer service/support.”
- Mark Marcantonio, Affordable$$Audio, January 2010
Enjoy the Music.com “Best of 2009” Award for Loudspeakers
Aperion Audio Intimus 6T Loudspeaker
"I like 'em... a lot. They do loads of stuff very well. That slight dip in the midbass I heard was easily compensated for by running some tubes somewhere in your system in front of the 6T's. Then again, that statement could simply be written off as one of my personal preferences in how I enjoy my music served up. The Aperion 6T's provide loads of quick, tight bass providing your amplifier is up to the task. The midrange is remarkably clean for reasonably priced speaker and the highs are clean and well extended. Weighing in at just under $1400, the 6T's present a tremendous value not to mention, killer sound."
- Steven R. Rochlin, EnjoytheMusic.com, October 2009
Winner: ‘Product of the Year 2009’ Award for the Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD System - SoundStage! Network – January 2010
Each year at CES, the SoundStage! Network gives out awards to a select group of products that were reviewed in the previous years. The winners were selected from among those products reviewed on SoundStage!, Home Theater & Sound, GoodSound!, and Ultra Audio that already received Reviewers' Choice, Great Buy!, or Select Component awards within those publications.
- SoundStage! Network, January 2010
WINNER: Bestcovery.com 'Best Pick' Award for Home Theater Systems Under $3000 - Intimus 5T Hybrid HD - December 2009
The Intimus 5T Hybrid HD system was selected by Bestcovery.com as one of their ‘Best Picks’ for home theater systems under $3,000.
- Bestcovery.com, December 2009
GoodSound! "Great Buy" Award Given to the Intimus 4T Tower Speaker - November 2009
“The Aperion 4T is a wonderful loudspeaker that could have easily been overlooked if sold through the traditional high-end retail establishment. For one thing, it’s small -- it looks almost puny -- and lacks the physical "presence" of the more impressively sized speakers it would no doubt be standing next to. In addition, it’s a truly neutral speaker designed to serve the music and avoid listener fatigue, qualities that are revealed only through the sort of extended and undisturbed listening sessions rarely offered by audio dealers. Yet have a pair (or more!) delivered to your home, as Aperion invites you to do, and see how easily they can be integrated into your lifestyle. The 4T asks little in terms of space, watts, or money, but play through them your favorite but imperfectly recorded LPs or CDs and they’ll make the most of the good that’s there while downplaying the bad. In a world of cynical hi-fi gear, the Aperion 4T is a true optimist. Highly recommended!”
- Ron Doering, Goodsound.com, November 2009
CNET Named Intimus 4T Hybrid SD #1 on “Best Home Theater Speakers” List – July 2009
“Anchored by its minitower speakers, the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD is an exceptional surround speaker system that ably combines good looks and superior sound.”
See All See the 4T Hybrid SD
CNET Named Intimus 5B Harmony SD #3 on “Best Home Theater Speakers” List – July 2009
“Aperion's awesome 5.1 speaker system is pricey, but the Intimus 5B Harmony SD's great sound and superb build quality are definitely worth it.”
See All See the 5B Harmony SD
Winner: SoundStage! Network Reviewers’ Choice Award - Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD – July 2009
5T-DB Hybrid HD
“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.”
See All
6T Tower Named in CNET’s The Top Ten Greatest Audiophile Speakers – May 2009
Intimus 6T Tower
"Aperion's biggest tower looks sharp decked out in high-gloss black or real cherry wood. The sound is refined and still packs a wallop. Recommended for home theater and two-channel use."
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CNET Named Intimus 4T Hybrid SD to “Best 5 Home Audio Products” List – February 2009
Intimus 4T Hybrid SD
“Best mid-size speakers for the money
If you're serious about surround sound, you need to invest in a speaker system with some real gravitas--but most people just don't want the living room overrun with giant tower speakers. But the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD package manages to downsize the towers without sacrificing the sound. At just 34 inches tall and only 5 wide, these mini-towers gorgeous minitowers will fit into smaller rooms with no problems. And you can choose an 8-inch (shown), 10-inch, or 12-inch subwoofer, depending on your bass (and size) requirements.”
- John P. Falcone, cnet.com, February 2009
See All the Awards See the 4T Hybrid SD
Bestcovery.com "#1 Best Product Award" for Subwoofers - February 2009
Bravus 8D Subwoofer
"Why it's best: Ideal for movie sound at loud volumes, this beautiful unit delivers breathtaking, home-filling bass. Dual 8" subwoofers, evenly powered by a 150-watt BASH amplifier, rest in a reinforced cabinet producing the best possible sound with no vibrations in the box. Offering great features (like a customizable EQ with remote) and expandable options (like daisy-chaining multiple units), this is the best mainstream subwoofer at this price level."
See All the Awards See the new version of the 8D
Tone Audio Magazine Exceptional Value Award Winner –– December 2008
Bravus 8D Subwoofer
"While so many people keep producing bigger subwoofers all the time, the new Bravus 8D is the bottom of Aperion’s line, offering a pair of aluminum-coned 8-inch woofers, 250 watt amplifier and parametric EQ in a very compact package. It even comes with a remote so you can adjust the subwoofer level from your listening chair!
If you are looking for an excellent match for your favorite mini monitors, or are building a HT system of modest size but do not want to sacrifice quality, put this one at the top of your list."
Audioholics Consumer Excellence Award for Floorstanding Speakers - 2008
Aperion Audio Intimus 6T Tower Speakers
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.”
Consumer's Digest Best Buy Award - September 2008
Aperion Audio Intimus 5B Fusion SD
Aperion has won a Consumer's Digest Best Buy Award in the premium speaker category for our 5.1, Intimus 5B Fusion SD. This system includes two 5B bookshelf speakers, two 4B surround speakers, a 5C center and a Bravus 8D powered subwoofer.
Consumers Digest defines a Best Buy as a product that offers outstanding value for its price and that merits special attention from consumers. It is awarded to nationally available products that Consumers Digest considers to have a great value in the marketplace. On average, a Consumers Digest Best Buy rating is awarded to less than 3% of competing models in any given product category.
Playback Magazine "Recommended" Award - June 2008
Aperion Audio Intimus 6T Tower Speaker
“"Aperion may have raised the stakes to new highs with the 6T. Bass is big and taut, and the overall distortion levels are low. And thanks to Aperion's direct sales approach, you don't have to take my word for it."
GoodSound.com Great Buy Award - September 2007
Aperion Audio Intimus 533-T Loudspeakers and Intimus S8-APR Subwoofer
“Aperion’s Intimus 533-T and S8-APR ... are attractive and unassuming enough to match any décor (or meet any significant other’s approval), and handle the complexity of music and the dynamic range of DVDs with equal aplomb. Their uncolored sound and talent for imaging are rarely found at this price. Their designers, while paying equal attention to musical truth and aesthetic beauty, have managed to deliver high quality and superior value in one package.”
Enjoy the Music "Best of 2007" Award - Budget Beaters
Aperion Audio Intimus 632-LR Bookshelf Speakers
The staff of Enjoy the Music compiles a yearly list of products that they feel rise above the rest; the best of everything they reviewed that year. Our top of the line bookshelf speaker was chosen in their "Budget Beaters" category for 2007!
“These are just fun little speakers. If you are an audiophile on a budget, you owe it to yourself to give the Aperion line of loudspeakers a try. They are very solid performers with a deep, clean presentation. They give you that down front presentation without having that 'in your face' character and fatiguing sound that so many inexpensive monitors do. The Aperion's perform equally well on aggressive music or something more laid back. Toss in a 30-day in home, risk free audition and these are a no brainer.”
Sound and Vision Certified & Recommended - July 2007
Aperion Audio Intimus 633 Cinema XD System
Sound and Vision Magazine recently put our 633 Cinema XD System through a cinematic and musical obstacle-course and it came out shining.
“For movie playback, I give the Series 6 a big thumbs-up: These speakers can really sizzle, kick and punch on demanding soundtracks. And I was quite pleased with the system’s prowess with music, though the towers' somewhat pulled-back, relaxed midrange prevented me from falling completely in love. Still, quibbles aside, Aperion can't be faulted here for delivering very good sound and truly excellent value for the money.”
Stereophile Recommended (Class "C") - April 2007
Aperion Audio Intimus 533-T Tower Speaker
Aperion Audio has picked up the "Stereophile Recommended" award in the Class C category for our 533-T Tower Speaker.
"So if you're a man in the street who wants a pair of speakers to play a wide range of music, and if your significant other likes the Intimus 533-T's looks, why not buy a pair online? With a 30-day, no-risk return policy, how can you lose? If you want deeper bass, you can always add a subwoofer. Well done, Aperion!"
Consumer's Digest Best Buy Award - October 2006
Aperion Audio Intimus 532 Concert System
Aperion has won a Consumer's Digest Best Buy Award in the premium speaker category for our 5.1, 532 System. This system includes four, 532 bookshelf speakers, a 532 center and an S-10 powered subwoofer.
Consumers Digest defines a Best Buy as a product that offers outstanding value for its price and that merits special attention from consumers. It is awarded to nationally available products that Consumers Digest considers to have a great value in the marketplace. On average, a Consumers Digest Best Buy rating is awarded to less than 3% of competing models in any given product category.
GoodSound.com Great Buy Award - May 2006
Aperion Audio Intimus 632-LR Loudspeakers and Intimus S-10 Subwoofer
“The Aperion 632-LR’s sound was clear, uncongested, and lively, and the S-10 subwoofer worked admirably to provide nice, deep bass and fill out the sonic picture painted by the main speakers.”
HDTV Etc. Top Choice Award - June/July 2006
Aperion Audio Intimus 422 Harmony System
Rating: 96 (out of 100)
After allowing the speakers to play pretty much continuously for several days to allow them to "break in," the really serious auditioning began. Batman Begins was my first movie experience with the Intimus 422/S-8 system. This was a good choice for me because I had just watched this movie on my regular system. Without going into a lot of detail let me just say that my regular system has a whole lot more of everything (i.e. power, speaker size). To say I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. Soundstage, claity, and fullness were all more than expected. The first thing to catch my attention was the integration between the subwoofer and the satellites...
...Aperion, in my very humble opinion, is walking the walk. I have seen products costing up to three times as much as the Aperions, but I did not feel that they were any better quality."
Audiovideorevolution.com Top 100 Award - December 2005
Intimus 533-PT System
AVRev.com's Top 100 Awards are back for 2005 with the absolute best gear money can buy for home theater and beyond. While there are many big ticket products to represent the absolute cutting edge of AV technology - value plays a huge role in our editor's decision as to what products make the list and how they are ranked. Make no mistake - to get on the list at all is one heck of a feat considering how many products are released each year.
CNET.com Editors’ Choice Award - December 2005
Aperion Audio Intimus 532 Concert System
“Aperion's knockout package has survived a makeover and still offers great sound, superb build quality, and extraordinary value.
Aperion Audio's recipe for success couldn't be more straightforward: offer state-of-the-art customer service, build great-sounding speakers and sell them direct, via the Internet. By eliminating all of the middlemen's profits, Aperion offers a level of build quality rarely achieved at this price range. A couple of years ago, we were wowed by the sound (and the gorgeous looks) of the company's 522 bookshelf speaker. The company has tweaked it slightly and rechristened it as the 532. While messing with success is always a dicey proposition, we're happy to report the "newly voiced" Intimus surround system is not only as impressive as its predecessor, the sound quality is actually slightly improved.”
Sound & Vision Approved Award - November 2005
Aperion Audio Intimus 532 Cinema System
This Intimus system won the coveted "Sound & Vision Approved" Award for its outstanding quality and value.
"Aperion’s Intimus 532 system, with its well-balanced and engaging sound, should please even demanding listeners, especially if stereo music figures large in your listening. And it delivers great value thanks to its excellent center speaker, powerful sub, and fine finish and build quality."
Digitaltrends.com Editors’ Choice Award - July 2005
Aperion Audio Intimus 422 Harmony System
“From product packaging to product features and performance, Aperion Audio has impressed me big time. The product packaging and the accessories included truly show the company’s care for its customers. The build quality and the finish of the Intimus 422 speaker system, together with the S-8 and S-10 subwoofers, are excellent and about as good as you can get for the price. Versatile" is probably the right word to describe this system. With flexible placement and mounting options, and strong all-around performance, it was hard not to like this system. The Intimus 422/S-8 speaker system is one of the best compact systems I have ever tried. And if you are still not satisfied in the bass department, you can replace the S-8 subwoofer with the bigger S-10, which will give you lower bass extension and higher SPL capability. But regardless whether you choose to match the 422 speaker system with the S-8 or the S-10 subwoofer, you can be sure that you've made the right decision that value-wise is hard to beat. Highly recommended!"
Audiovideorevolution.com Top 100 Award - December 2004
Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
“Direct sales from Aperion allows them to sell Home Theater enthusiasts speakers that would cost three or four times more in a traditional retail store. Worried about buying speakers on-line? Just ask their customers how glad they are that they bought Aperion."
CNET.com Editors’ Choice Award - August 2004
Aperion Audio Intimus 5 Series Power Towers
"Aperion's latest triumph sets a high standard for sound and build quality. For $1,200 a pair, the Intimus 522D-PTs are easily the best bang for the buck for discriminating listeners who'll appreciate the powerful, refined sound offered by these towers of power."
Unique Hardware Blue Ribbon Award - February 2004
Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
"The INTIMUS 7.1 channel speaker set really did redefine how I listen to music and movies. These speakers look great and transform my room into a complete movie theatre. Aperion Audio set a goal: to create some really great sounding speakers. They overshot their goal and created a masterpiece.
For speakers in this price range, you are getting your dollars worth; these are worth it. Congratulations Aperion Audio, you made a great looking, and great sounding speaker set. Now my computer is more than worthy enough for all my audio needs!"
Digitaltrends.com Editors’ Choice Award - February 2004
Aperion Audio 532 Concert System
“"The sound that filled the room could have been coming from towers several times their size instead of these bookshelf speakers."
"The looks, performance and price of the Intimus 5.1 home theater system should make this a very attractive option for many home audio enthusiasts. It can stand up to the sound and power of many more expensive systems and won’t break the bank in doing so.
The well engineered system and quality components provide outstanding sound quality. For an installation where bookshelf speakers are desired or towers simply won’t fit, the Intimus 5.1 system should definitely be considered. "
Audiorevolution.com Top 100 Award - December 2003
Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
"Of the new breed of direct-to-the-consumer speakers, Aperion Audio makes one of the absolute best. Their website is ultra-slick yet personable. Readers rave about how Aperion bends over backward in the buying process."
CNET.com Editors’ Choice Award - March 2003
Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
"Aperion Audio's recipe for success couldn't be more straightforward: offer state-of-the-art customer service, build great-sounding speakers, and sell them directly over the Internet. By eliminating all of the middleman's profits, Aperion can boast a level of quality rarely achieved at this price range. Oh, and we were dazzled by the system's gorgeous look. If you have the taste and the space for full-sized bookshelf speakers, the Intimus won't disappoint."
DVD Etc. Top Choice Award- April 2003
Aperion Audio Intimus 522D/S8-APR System
"You owe it to yourself to experience audio like this in your home at least once in your life.
The Aperion Audio Intimus is a straightforward and affordable approach to high performance loudspeaker design—with a simple and elegant look reminiscent of high-end speakers and the performance to back it up. It’s clear that those people behind the Aperion name have affections for music and a taste for the finer things in life. Whereas I always recommend that you audition products for yourself before making the purchase, with the Aperion line you can actually have them delivered to your home at no risk."
Home Theater Magazine Hot Ticket Award - March 2002
Aperion Audio Intimus 5-Series Concert System
"These are special speakers, indeed—designed to breathe life into your films yet built at a shockingly low price point. The Aperion Audio 512D Home Theater and Music System is a no-brainer. If you’re in the market for an inexpensive but especially good speaker array that will satisfy for a long time, move this system to the top of your short list. If you’re not in the market, listen to them anyway just to see whether your more-expensive speaker system is suddenly missing a few licks."
Audioreview.com ChoiceAward - January 2002
EdgeAudio 502D Bookshelf Speakers
"Aperion Audio's renowned 502D's have been selected for a 2002 audioreview.com Choice Award.
These are the hottest products for the past year, - all of which were chosen by the audioreview community. Each year they recognize the best of the best to receive the Choice Award. The winners of this award are chosen because they have the highest rating and have met the minimum number of reviews required in their product category."
hometheatersound.com Reviewer’s Choice Award - February 2001
EdgeAudio 502D and SW-12 Home-Theater Speaker System
“The EdgeAudio 502D and SW-12 combination provided me with a glimpse of just how much the wary shopper can buy these days. The system taken as a whole provides a dynamic, concise sound, with clarity that is refreshing. How much this is attributable to the DiAural crossover circuitry I can’t say. But I will tell you that the speakers are real performers in the home theater, and you get a serious finish that will enhance most decors.
Many consumers need a system that is unassuming and will fit in a small to moderate-sized room, but they don’t want to sacrifice quality of performance either. The EdgeAudio system bespeaks quality and fits the bill on many levels. You can get better sound, but this would mean larger speakers and more money. At the price point, I don’t see how you can go wrong with this system. For Home Theater & Sound, this means that EdgeAudio earns a hearty recommendation for anyone shopping in the sub-$1500 price range or above. Well done!”
The Perfect Vision Editor’s Choice Award 2000 - April 2001
EdgeAudio S-12 Subwoofer
"The winners have been selected because of their exceptional performance, value, or technological innovation, or because of a blend of these virtues..."
Best Subwoofer Under $750: EdgeAudio SW-12/320 ($599)
"Sold exclusively over the Internet from its manufacturer, EdgeAudio's SW-12/320 is, according to Tom Miller, "the gem of the system." Solid-wood cabinet construction, a 320W digital switching amplifier, and a 12" driver produce "a big, juicy bass sound with just enough heft to convincingly mimic true low bass."