Aperion Audio Intimus Series manual

Owner’ s Manual Intimus Series Loudspeakers 522D-LR Bookshelf Speakers 522D-C Center Channel 522D-V AC Vertical Array Center Channel 522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Surround Speakers 522D-PT Power T owers S8-APR Subwoofer S-10 Subwoofer S-12 Subwoofer © 2004 Aperion Audio, all rights reserved. Revision 5008 July 2004[...]

Aperion Audio Owner’ s Manual T able Of Contents Thank You From Aperion Audio ....................................................................... 1 The Joy of Buying Direct ................................................................................1 DiAural ® Crossover T echnology ........................................................[...]

Thank Y ou From Aperion Audio Thank you for purchasing Aperion Audio loudspeakers. Y our new speakers incorporate the very latest audio technology , yet they are built with old- fashioned care and craftsmanship. We designed your Aperion Audio sound system to give you years of listening pleasure. Whether you’re enjoying music or watching a film in[...]

What Y ou’ll Need for Installation A little planning will make your installation a breeze. Y ou’ll want to have all of the necessary equipment and supplies by your side before you begin. For your convenience, Aperion Audio carries high-quality wires, cables, and connectors. Visit our web site at www .aperionaudio.com if you need these accessori[...]

Stereo Placement For two channel music listening, there are two speakers—one left and one right. Sound consists of waves, which can be reflected, absorbed and diffracted. Therefore, where a speaker is placed will influence the way it sounds. Y ou can have very little or incredible booming bass depending on your speaker placement. Since your room [...]

Multi-channel Music & Home Theater Placement Optimizing A Multi-channel Set-Up For Surround Sound Home theater and multi-channel music has introduced a new speaker configuration to home audio. Instead of the large floor mounted stereo speakers of the 70’ s and 80’ s, your Aperion Audio sound system is comprised of a combination of small, ea[...]

Speaker Placement For Surround Sound Left and Right Front Speakers: T ry to place the front speakers in the same plane as your TV (flush with the screen), separated by 45° when viewed from the seating position. They should be positioned at the same height as the listeners’ ears when seated. 28-30 inch stands will put your bookshelf speakers at t[...]

Optimal Speaker Placement For Home Theater 6 Optimal Speaker Placement For SACD & DVD-Audio Music LEFT CENTER RIGHT 30° 110° All speakers placed at ear level 7.1 Channel placement shown. For 5.1 placement, eliminate back surrounds. For 6.1 placement, use only one rear surround centered behind the listener . Left Front Right Front Center Left [...]

522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Speaker Placement Y our 522D-SS speakers are designed for use as surround speakers in a multi-channel home theater setup. When used as surrounds in the dipole mode, they usually perform best when placed on the side walls directly across or slightly behind the seated listening position, and at approximately 18-28" above th[...]

8 W all Mounting Y our 522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Speakers Y our 522D-SS surround sound speakers have built-in wall mounting brackets. Follow the steps below to safely mount your speakers. Wall mounting will require skill with basic tools like a level, drill and screwdriver . Step 1: Make sure the wall you have selected can support the speakers. Step 2:[...]

+ - + - + - + - + - + - + - 9 A/V Receiver Center Front Rear Surr - + Sub Out L R - + - + R L - + - + Left Back Surround Right Back Surround Left Front Right Front Center Multichannel Home Theater Connection 6.1 & 7.1 channel speaker systems support new extended surround sound formats like THX EX and DTS ES. Setting up a system with rear surrou[...]

Making The Connection First, turn off the power and unplug your audio equipment from the electrical outlet before making any connections. Connecting to a 5-W ay Binding Post If you’re using banana plugs, just insert the plug into the end of each terminal. Be sure that the knobs on each terminal are screwed down tight so that they don’t rattle. [...]

Speaker Level Subwoofer Connection If you do not have a “sub- out” connection, or you choose to use speaker - level connections, you will need a pair of speaker wires (16 gauge or better) to run from your amp or receiver to the subwoofer speaker level inputs. Then you’ll need another pair of wires to run from the subwoofer speaker level outpu[...]

12 Setting the Aperion Audio Intimus S8-APR Subwoofer In addition to the high and low-level speaker connections on the rear of your subwoofer , you will see two round knobs and three switches. The first knob, labeled “level,” controls the subwoofer’s volume. The second knob, “crossover frequency ,” sets the crossover frequency . As a star[...]

13 Setting the Aperion Audio Intimus S-10 & S-12 Subwoofer In addition to the high and low-level speaker connections on the rear of your subwoofer , you will see three round knobs and two switches. The first knob, labeled “phase” allows you to adjust the polarity of your subwoofer . If the distance from the sub to the listener is significan[...]

14 522D-PT Power T ower Setup Connecting Y our Power T owers Y ou will notice that there is only one set of speaker level inputs on the back of your power tower (PT). This is because your 522D-PT Power T owers are designed to be used as full-range speakers. For best performance, a full-range signal is sent through the speaker level inputs. The mid-[...]

Dialing In Y our System The final step to enjoying you new system is to dial it in for optimal sound. First, consult the manual for your receiver . It contains all the information you will need to dial in your system. As always if you need help, visit our website or feel free to call, email or use live chat for technical support. Speaker Setup: Ent[...]

16 Speaker Break-In Y our new speakers will sound great right out of the box but we do recommend that you allow about 50 hours of break-in time to fully appreciate them. Like a new pair of shoes, the suspension of your speaker will loosen up and become much smoother and dynamic over time. As your speakers break- in, you will notice smoother highs, [...]

17 Loudspeaker Specifications: Aperion Audio Intimus 522D-V AC Frequency response: 80hz to 18Khz Nominal speaker impedance: 6-8 ohms Recommended power: 50-200 watts Speaker enclosure type: 2-Way Sealed, Video Shielded T weeter (diameter): 1” Midrange (diameter): 4” Woofer (diameter): 5.25” Dimensions LR (HxWxD): 7-1/3” X 19” X 8” Weight[...]

18 Subwoofer Specifications: Aperion Audio Intimus S8-APR Powered Subwoofer Frequency response: 35hz to 180hz Amplifier power output: 150 watts (RMS) Speaker enclosure type: Sealed Passive Radiating Design Variable crossover range: 40-180hz Phase adjustment: 0 or 180 Degrees Volume control: V ariable Auto-sensing 3-position power switch Low & h[...]

19 Limited W arranty Aperion Audio provides a transferable ten (10) year limited warranty on our speakers and a transferable three (3) year limited warranty on our subwoofer amplifiers which covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specific exceptions: · Damage caused by improper installation or adjustment · Damage caused[...]