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The first set that I received in was the Aperion Intimus 633-T Tower Speaker ($1000)  and the Aperion Intimus 634-VAC  center channel Speaker ($500). I received these in medium cherry for the towers and piano black for the center. Wanted to see what both finishes looked like. I wont go into to much detail about the fit and finish but suffice it to say that I was completely shocked at how good they looked in contrast to the asking price.

I think out of all the speakers I have heard these have to be the best bang for the dollar. Keep in mind that is to date:) Some one is always waiting around the corner to up the anti. The 633s have extremely good bass response and as well they should with the dual 6.5″ drivers and a single front oriented 3″ port. Bass response was not boomy but very well controlled and accurate. the mids were not nasally or chesty but pretty close to spot on. The 1″ silk dome tweeter has a really smooth characteristic to it. you wont lack any detail from this tweeter and yet it will never reach out and bite you at higher volumes like some speakers have the tendency to do.

I might also mention that these do need some break in time. They were a little bright at first but after about 30 hrs they really smoothed out. Out of all the speakers I have had the chance to listen too for an extended period of time, I noticed a difference with break in time on these the most.

I found these very easy to drive with a receiver also. In testing I used the Yamaha RX-v2700 and the Yamaha Rx-v361 receivers. Both did just fine at all volume levels especially with a sub incorporated into the mix covering the low end. With sensitivity rating at 90db you don’t need a power house to get great results.

Here are the specs for the Intimus 633-T Tower Speaker:

Intimus 633-T Tower Speaker
Frequency Response 38 Hz to 20 kHz
Impedance 6 Ohms
Sensitivity 90dB
Recommended Power 50 - 300 Watts Per Channel
Amplifier Power  
Tweeter 1” Silk Tweeter
Midrange  
Woofer Dual 6.5” Carbon Fiber Mid-Woofers
Driver Configuration 2-Way
Enclosure Type Front Ported
Dimensions (Including Base) 41.5″ H x 10.25″ W x 18.25″ D
Weight 70 lbs.

Reviews:
 
Enjoy The Music 633-T Tower Speaker Review
Type: Professional Review
Comments: “I truly enjoyed the time I spent with the Aperion Audio 633T’s. Their clean sound  and drop dead good looks were a welcome addition to all of the systems I had them in. As I stretch my memory banks back to that series of affordable (sub $1k) speakers I wrote, the Aperion 633T’s would have faired extremely well. Top to bottom they take a very even handed approach to music. The are clean and clear without trying to be hyper-detailed. They have way more bass grunt than the vast majority speakers I’ve heard in this price range. And it isn’t bass for bass sakes, it’s done really well. There isn’t an excessive amount of coloration and all but the lowest half octave is reproduced very well. That’s pretty darned impressive for a $1000 pair of speakers.

When it comes to construction and appearance, the 633T’s would definitely landed near the top of the list. The finish on these speakers is spectacular. Couple that with the 1-inch HDF cabinet and you’ve got a speaker that should last a lifetime. The best part of what I found living with the 633T’s was that it let me bring great sounding music back to my main living space. Accurate sounding music has been missing from my living room for almost ten years now since I moved my reference listening system into my basement.

If you are seriously considering a pair of speakers that are truly audiophile quality, you should take Aperion up on their very generous, no risk in home trial offer. Lets face it, in the audiophile world, there isn’t a ton of really good gear to pick from in the $1000 price range, especially when it comes to floor standing speakers.

If you are an audiophile on a budget, looking for the biggest bang for the buck possible, you really need to consider the Aperion 633T’s for your system. Though not perfect, at the extremely affordable entry price of $1000, you likely won’t find much better in a full range speaker.

Its always fun finding great sounding, affordable gear. Highly recommended!”

-Scott Faller, Enjoy The Music, October 2006

Professional Review
Comments: “Buying a thousand dollar pair of speakers can be a real crapshoot.  The competition is fierce and there are a number of good products, but I nominate the 633’s for the top of the heap award, as these are one of the best sounding speakers I have heard in this price range.”

- Jeff Dorgay, March 2006
 
Professional Review
Comments: “If you’re shopping in this price range—or even if your budget is two or three times higher—I highly recommend checking them out.”

I could happily live with the Aperion system over the long haul. And the opportunity Aperion provides for auditioning their speakers in your own space and at your own pace is icing on the cake. If you’re shopping in this price range—or even if your budget is two or three times higher—I highly recommend checking them out.

-Thomas J. Norton, Ultimate AV, December 2005

 

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