Aperion Audio Bravus 10D Subwoofer Review
Summary
- Product Name: Aperion Audio Bravus 10D Subwoofer
- Manufacturer: Aperion Audio
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: March 17, 2010 22:25
- MSRP: $ 799
- Specifications
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Frequency Response: -3dB -- 30Hz - 180Hz
Amplifier Power: 300W
Woofer: Dual 10" High Excursion Aluminum Cones
Driver Configuration: Dual Active Drivers Enclosure
Type: Sealed and Internally Braced 1" HDF
Dimensions: 15"H x 13.5" W x 13.5" D (with feet attached)
Weight: 44 Lbs
Pros
- Delivers good punch for such a small package
- Easy to blend into room décor
- Has remote control
Cons
- Limited low end extension
Introduction
The Aperion Bravus 10D is an attractive, potent little subwoofer at a reasonable price. It certainly doesn't have the output and extension of its larger peers but that’s a tradeoff one must live with if they want a small box to better blend into their room décor. In that aspect the Bravus 10D is all aces. Given the diminutive size of the 10D, it would be very easy to place two of these in most family rooms without drawing much attention to them. There should be no excuses for NOT setting up dual subs in your theater room. Aperion Audio makes this very easy for you with their small, potent Bravus offerings.
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mike c posts on April 20, 2010 00:49
wow, that looks nice.
Tomorrow posts on April 19, 2010 23:06
and everyone let this pass? (without pics?!!?!!)
congrats!
LOL! Okay, but there's not much to show.
EDIT: I should have included a photo of the drivers. They look pretty cool! My bad. Next time.
congrats!
LOL! Okay, but there's not much to show.
EDIT: I should have included a photo of the drivers. They look pretty cool! My bad. Next time.
mike c posts on April 19, 2010 19:41
Tomorrow;705659
I just acquired a new Bravus 10D and thoroughly agree with Gene's assessment of the unit including its eye-popping SPL performance.
Besides its good looks, it punches out the SPL's with impact that my former office sub (Energy) did not. Of course this unit is a bit more expensive and sophisticated. It's also sealed...my first such. I've owned lots of subs, Hsu, SVS, JBL, etc, and this unit has given the cleanest bass presentation of them all. I get very little sense of ringing or sub overhang. Even though I don't have the ability to put the sub in its optimum location, boominess, in the music mode in particular, is not an issue.
In the week I've had it, I've put all sorts of music through the sub, from rock to pop to orchestral. It fills out the bottom end of my stand mount speakers with aplomb on everything. It mates really nicely with the clarity but limited extension of my ACI LX's.
I ran low frequency sweeps through the Bravus, unaltered to get a sense for the room modes. Using the sweeps and an SPL meter, I noted a substantial peak at 50 Hz. Using the built-in PEQ, I was able to smooth that peak so that in-room FR now is +/-3dB to 31.5 Hz. That's pretty amazing to me and better results than I've been able to get in my HT. (Too many room issues in there, I'd guess.)
But the bottom line is that I now have what I consider a handsome but unobtrusive sized sub that puts out way more SPL's than I could ever use in my 11'x12' room. I won't be replacing this dude for a long time.
and everyone let this pass? (without pics?!!?!!)
congrats!
Tomorrow posts on April 02, 2010 11:46
I just acquired a new Bravus 10D and thoroughly agree with Gene's assessment of the unit including its eye-popping SPL performance.
Besides its good looks, it punches out the SPL's with impact that my former office sub (Energy) did not. Of course this unit is a bit more expensive and sophisticated. It's also sealed...my first such. I've owned lots of subs, Hsu, SVS, JBL, etc, and this unit has given the cleanest bass presentation of them all. I get very little sense of ringing or sub overhang. Even though I don't have the ability to put the sub in its optimum location, boominess, in the music mode in particular, is not an issue.
In the week I've had it, I've put all sorts of music through the sub, from rock to pop to orchestral. It fills out the bottom end of my stand mount speakers with aplomb on everything. It mates really nicely with the clarity but limited extension of my ACI LX's.
I ran low frequency sweeps through the Bravus, unaltered to get a sense for the room modes. Using the sweeps and an SPL meter, I noted a substantial peak at 50 Hz. Using the built-in PEQ, I was able to smooth that peak so that in-room FR now is +/-3dB to 31.5 Hz. That's pretty amazing to me and better results than I've been able to get in my HT. (Too many room issues in there, I'd guess.)
But the bottom line is that I now have what I consider a handsome but unobtrusive sized sub that puts out way more SPL's than I could ever use in my 11'x12' room. I won't be replacing this dude for a long time.
Besides its good looks, it punches out the SPL's with impact that my former office sub (Energy) did not. Of course this unit is a bit more expensive and sophisticated. It's also sealed...my first such. I've owned lots of subs, Hsu, SVS, JBL, etc, and this unit has given the cleanest bass presentation of them all. I get very little sense of ringing or sub overhang. Even though I don't have the ability to put the sub in its optimum location, boominess, in the music mode in particular, is not an issue.
In the week I've had it, I've put all sorts of music through the sub, from rock to pop to orchestral. It fills out the bottom end of my stand mount speakers with aplomb on everything. It mates really nicely with the clarity but limited extension of my ACI LX's.
I ran low frequency sweeps through the Bravus, unaltered to get a sense for the room modes. Using the sweeps and an SPL meter, I noted a substantial peak at 50 Hz. Using the built-in PEQ, I was able to smooth that peak so that in-room FR now is +/-3dB to 31.5 Hz. That's pretty amazing to me and better results than I've been able to get in my HT. (Too many room issues in there, I'd guess.)
But the bottom line is that I now have what I consider a handsome but unobtrusive sized sub that puts out way more SPL's than I could ever use in my 11'x12' room. I won't be replacing this dude for a long time.
its phillip posts on March 20, 2010 21:52
Nice review. I'd like to see some reviews of some sub-$300 subwoofers though, cuz I'd like a nicer one for my computer area >_>
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