Owner’s Manual Intimus Series Loudspeakers 522D-LR Bookshelf Speakers 522D-C Center Channel 522D-VAC Vertical Array Center Channel 522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Surround Speakers 522D-PT Power Towers S8-APR Subwoofer S-10 Subwoofer S-12 Subwoofer © 2004 Aperion Audio, all rights reserved.
Aperion Audio Owner’s Manual Table Of Contents Thank You From Aperion Audio .......................................................................1 The Joy of Buying Direct ................................................................................1 DiAural® Crossover Technology .......................................................................1 What You’ll Need For Installation ....................................................................2 Choosing The Right Speaker Wires ................
Thank You From Aperion Audio Thank you for purchasing Aperion Audio loudspeakers. Your new speakers incorporate the very latest audio technology, yet they are built with oldfashioned 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 your home theater, Aperion Audio speakers will deliver pure and accurate sound.
What You’ll Need for Installation A little planning will make your installation a breeze. You’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 accessories.
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. You can have very little or incredible booming bass depending on your speaker placement. Since your room acoustics will play a large role in your system set-up, some experimentation is necessary to get the best results.
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, easy to locate speakers to carry the mid and high frequencies and a powered subwoofer for the low bass. You may also choose powered towers with built-in powered subwoofers.
Speaker Placement For Surround Sound Left and Right Front Speakers: Try 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 the correct height. Center Speaker: A good position for the center speaker is right on top of your TV (or just below, if your TV is mounted high).
Optimal Speaker Placement For Home Theater 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.
522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Speaker Placement Your 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 the seated ear level position.
Wall Mounting Your 522D-SS Dipole/Bipole Speakers Your 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: Hold the speaker in position to make sure it does not interfere with electrical wiring or plumbing.
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 surround speakers is just like setting up a 5.1 system; you just add one or two rear surround speakers. A wiring diagram for a 7.1 system is shown below. Refer to the illustration on page 6 for proper placement.
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-Way 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. If your receiver or amp has push connectors, you will have to use either bare wire or a pin connector at that end of the wire.
Connecting Your Subwoofer Low Level Subwoofer Connection If your receiver or preamplifier has a “sub-out” connection on the rear panel, you will need a shielded RCA terminated interconnect cable to connect it to the subwoofer. This is the preferred method for connecting your subwoofer. Receiver Processor/Amplifier Left Front Left - + - Sub Out Right Front Right - + - + + NOTE: Your subwoofer is supplied with two low-level inputs (L&R).
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 starting point, set the receiver crossover at 80Hz and the subwoofer crossover between 80Hz-120Hz. The power switch has three settings - on, off and auto.
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 significantly different than the front and center speakers (>3’), try reversing the phase to see if it improves the bass response.
522D-PT Power Tower Setup Connecting Your Power Towers You 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 Towers 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-range and high frequencies are routed to the “top” half while the bass frequencies below about 100Hz are routed through the amplifier to the subwoofer.
Dialing In Your 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: Enter the speaker setup menu on your receiver and proceed to set all of your 522D bookshelf speakers to the “small” setting.
Speaker Break-In Your 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 breakin, you will notice smoother highs, a lusher midrange and deeper bass.
Loudspeaker Specifications: Aperion Audio Intimus 522D-VAC Frequency response: 80hz to 18Khz Nominal speaker impedance: 6-8 ohms Recommended power: 50-200 watts Speaker enclosure type: 2-Way Sealed, Video Shielded Tweeter (diameter): 1” Midrange (diameter): 4” Woofer (diameter): 5.
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: Variable Auto-sensing 3-position power switch Low & high level inputs & outputs Woofer diameter: 1-8” Active, 2-8” Passive Dimensions (HxWxD): 13” x 12-1/4” x 12-1/2” Weight: 27.
Limited Warranty 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 by accident, unreasonable use, or neglect · Damage caused by an act of God · Damage from failure to follow instructions contained in the Owner's Manual · Damage from r
