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Aperion Audio Intimus 4B Harmony SD

Name: Intimus 4B Harmony SD Speaker System
Brand: Aperion Audio
SKU: not available
Rating: 4.0 (1 reviews)

by Clint DeBoer — October 08, 2008

Product Name: Intimus 4B Harmony SD Speaker System
Manufacturer: Aperion Audio
Performance Rating:
Value Rating:
Review Date: October 08, 2008 05:09
MSRP: $ 1179

Specifications

Intimus 4B satellite

Frequency Response(+/- 3dB): 120Hz - 20kHz
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Sensitivity: 84 dB
Recommended Power: 50-150 watts
Tweeter: 1" Audiophile-grade Silk-Dome
Midrange: 4" Woven-Fiberglass Composite Woofer
Driver Configuration: 2-Way
Enclosure Type: 3/4" HDF, sealed
Dimensions: 8.75" H x 5.33" W x 5.5" D
Weight: 6.5 lbs ea.

Intimus 4C center channel

Frequency Response(+/- 3dB): 80Hz - 20kHz
Impedance: 8 Ohms
Sensitivity: 84 dB
Recommended Power: 25-150 watts
Tweeter: 1" Audiophile-grade Silk-Dome
Midrange: 2 x 4" Woven-Fiberglass Composite Woofer
Driver Configuration: 2-Way
Enclosure Type: 3/4" HDF, sealed
Dimensions: 5.33" H x 12.8" W x 5.5" D
Weight: 8 lbs

Bravus 8D subwoofer

Frequency Response (- 3dB): 35Hz - 180Hz (30Hz @ -6dB)
Power: 150 watts (BASH)
Woofer: Dual 8-inch aluminum cone drivers
Driver Configuration: Dual drivers (1 out of phase)
Enclosure Type: Sealed and internally braced 3/4" HDF
Dimensions: 13.5" H x 12" W x 12" D
Weight: 33 lbs

Pros

Best satellite speaker build quality we've ever seen
Solid, powerful bass
Beautiful finishes in either High Gloss Black or Medium Cherry
Sub includes single band parametric EQ

Cons

Midrange detail a bit lacking
Subwoofer has limited placement options
Subwoofer controls a bit tedious
Satellites can consume lots of amp power

Introduction

Aperion Audio's Intimus 4B Harmony SD Speaker System may be a lot to pronounce all in one breath - but it may be worth it, if that means you'll get to put them into your listening room. These speakers are incredibly well-built, and do very well in a near-field environment. They are beautiful to look at and the new Bravus dual 8-inch subwoofer leaves a good impression. For those with larger rooms, look to one of Aperion's bigger systems to give you more dynamics and a better fit.

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armaraas posts on October 08, 2008 22:52

For quick reference, thought I'd throw other current reviews in here for anyone doing research. Of course, I just noticed 3 of them are by the same person…but I'm not going to think about what could indicate…

5T DB System
https://www.ultimateavmag.com/speakersystems/1008int/

6T Tower Speakers only
https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1008/aperion_audio_6t.htm
https://magazine.playbackmag.net/playback/200806web/?folio=214

5B SD System
https://reviews.cnet.com/separate-speakers/aperion-intimus-5b-harmony/4505-7869_7-32981518.html?tag=prod.txt.7

4T SD System
https://reviews.cnet.com/surround-speaker-systems/aperion-intimus-4t-hybrid/4505-7868_7-33192423.html?tag=mncol;also

MinusTheBear posts on October 08, 2008 15:22

With Aperion's no risk policy (paid shipping both ways if returned within 30 days) and a ten year warranty on their products is very impressive as well.

rnatalli posts on October 08, 2008 15:04

A nice alternative for those who feel Orbs and Nanosats are too small and full bookshelves too large.

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