The Aperion Audio Novus Speakers are a range of loudspeakers designed for both stereo and multi-channel home theater applications, offering a balance of sound quality, flexible placement options, and user-friendly setup. The Novus series includes tower, bookshelf, center channel, tripole surround, and slim satellite/LCR wall speakers, catering to various audio system configurations and room sizes.
Function Description:
The Novus speakers are designed to reproduce audio with high fidelity, suitable for music listening and movie soundtracks. They are built to deliver a realistic sound stage, with particular attention paid to creating similar sound characteristics across all channels in a home theater setup. The speakers are engineered to handle high power levels, ensuring clear and undistorted sound reproduction even at elevated volumes, provided they are paired with a high-quality amplifier.
Important Technical Specifications (across the Novus range):
- Construction Type:
- Novus 5T Tower Speaker: 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker
- Novus 5B Bookshelf Speaker: 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker
- Novus 5C Center Channel Speaker: 3-Way Center Channel Speaker
- Novus 6T Tower Speaker: 2-Way Floorstanding Speaker
- Novus 6SS Tripole Surround Speaker: Tripole Surround Speaker
- Novus 6.5" 2-Way Slim Satellite Wall Speaker: 2-Way Sealed
- Novus 6.5" 2-Way Slim LCR Wall Speaker: 2-Way Sealed
- Tweeter: All models feature a 1 x 1" Silk-Dome Tweeter, ensuring smooth and detailed high-frequency reproduction.
- Woofer/Midrange:
- Novus 5T: 2 x 5.25" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofers
- Novus 5B: 1 x 5.25" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofer
- Novus 5C: 1 x 4" Aramid-Fiber Cone Midrange, 2 x 5.25" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofers
- Novus 6T: 2 x 6.5" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofers
- Novus 6SS: 2 x 4" Aluminum Full Range Drivers (for surround effects), 1 x 6.5" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofer
- Novus 6.5" Slim Satellite: 1 x 6.5" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofer
- Novus 6.5" Slim LCR: 2 x 6.5" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofers
- Frequency Response (+/- 3dB):
- Novus 5T: 36 - 30,000 Hz
- Novus 5B: 45 - 30,000 Hz
- Novus 5C: 70 - 30,000 Hz
- Novus 6T: 32 - 30,000 Hz
- Novus 6SS: 80 - 30,000 Hz
- Novus 6.5" Slim Satellite: 80 - 30,000 Hz
- Novus 6.5" Slim LCR: 70 - 30,000 Hz
- Nominal Impedance: All models are 4 Ohms.
- Sensitivity (2.83V / 1 m):
- Novus 5T: 88 dB
- Novus 5B: 85 dB
- Novus 5C: 87 dB
- Novus 6T: 89 dB
- Novus 6SS: 90 dB
- Novus 6.5" Slim Satellite: 86 dB
- Novus 6.5" Slim LCR: 88 dB
- Power Handling:
- Novus 5T: 20 - 150 W
- Novus 5B: 20 - 100 W
- Novus 5C: 20 - 100 W
- Novus 6T: 20 - 160 W
- Novus 6SS: 20 - 120 W
- Novus 6.5" Slim Satellite: 20 - 120 W
- Novus 6.5" Slim LCR: 20 - 160 W
- Product Dimensions (W x H x D) / Product Weight:
- Novus 5T: 7" x 37" x 8.7" / 180 x 945 x 220 mm; 27 Lbs / 12 Kg
- Novus 5B: 7.1" x 11.8" x 7.9" / 180 x 300 x 200 mm; 10 Lbs / 4.5 Kg each
- Novus 5C: 19.1" x 7.3" x 9.1" / 485 x 186 x 231 mm; 19 Lbs / 8.5 Kg
- Novus 6T: 8" x 42" x 10" / 200 x 1053 x 250mm; 35 Lbs / 16 Kg
- Novus 6SS: 9.5" x 12" x 5.4" / 240 x 300 x 137mm; 13 Lbs / 6 Kg
- Novus 6.5" Slim Satellite: 7.9" x 13" x 5" / 200 x 330 x 125 mm; 10 Lbs / 4.5 Kg each
- Novus 6.5" Slim LCR: 19" x 7.9" x 5" / 480 x 200 x 125 mm; 15 Lbs / 7 Kg
Usage Features:
- Quick Setup: The manual provides a four-step quick setup guide: unpacking, positioning, connecting, and listening. It emphasizes careful unpacking to avoid scratching and recommends keeping packaging for future use.
- Speaker Connection: The speakers feature high-quality, gold-plated binding posts that support banana plugs, cable spades, and bare wires. Users are instructed to connect the speakers to a switched-off amplifier, ensuring tight and secure connections. Short cable lengths (under 15m) and at least 14 AWG diameter are recommended for optimal sound quality.
- Placement Guidelines: Detailed instructions are provided for optimal speaker placement in both stereo and multi-channel setups.
- Stereo Placement: An isosceles triangle configuration is recommended, where the distance between each loudspeaker (A) and the listening position (B) is approximately equal. The distance between loudspeakers (A) should be equal to or slightly less than the distance to the listening position (B). A starting point of 2 meters (A) between speakers is suggested.
- Distance to Walls: Placing speakers at least 20 cm (about 8 inches) away from walls is generally recommended to prevent excessive bass amplification and indistinct bass reproduction, especially near corners. However, exceptions based on room acoustics are noted.
- Room and Furniture Influence: The manual acknowledges that room acoustics, furniture, and wall materials significantly impact sound quality, advising users to consider these factors.
- Multi-Channel Setup: The speakers are designed for multi-channel applications, with general placement guidelines applying. It stresses the importance of matching the quality level across all speakers, especially the center channel, for a realistic sound stage.
- Center Speaker: Should be positioned between the right and left main loudspeakers, close to the screen, to support images from the middle of the screen.
- Rear Speakers: Bookshelf models can be placed on shelves, mounted on walls, or on stands. Optimal placement diagrams for 5.1 and 7.1 systems are provided, showing angles relative to the listening position (e.g., 22°, 30°, 90°, 110°, 135°, 150°).
- Subwoofer: Its position depends on room size and acoustics, with users advised to refer to the subwoofer manual.
- Break-in Period: Newly manufactured Aperion loudspeakers require a break-in period of 20-40 hours of playing time to reach their optimum performance capability, as the moving parts become more flexible.
- Room Tuning - Tweeter Adjustment: Tower and bookshelf speakers are equipped with a "Tweeter Adjustment" feature. A jumper on the backside of the speaker (above the terminals) allows users to select between 0 dB (neutral sound, with jumper) or -3dB (dampened higher frequencies, without jumper). This enables fine-tuning of the tweeter's performance based on personal preference and speaker positioning relative to the listening space. A warning is included: "WARNING! DO NOT CONNECT THE TWEETER ADJUSTMENT TO THE AMPLIFIER."
- Power Handling: Aperion speakers are designed to handle very high power levels with high-quality amplifiers that deliver undistorted signals. Users are cautioned against using low-power amplifiers or those with adjustable tone controls/switches that might produce distorted output, as such damage is not covered by the warranty.
- Magnetic Logo: For the Novus 6.5" 2-Way Slim Satellite Wall Speaker and Novus 6.5" 2-Way Slim LCR Wall Speaker, the logo is magnetically mounted, allowing for customization based on speaker orientation.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: Users are advised to switch off all system components before cleaning. The cabinet and other plain parts should be cleaned with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Dust on woofer diaphragms can be removed with a fine furniture brush. Importantly, users should avoid touching tweeter domes, as any change in their shape can affect sound quality. Proper care helps preserve the finish and build quality over time.
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