AperionAudio NOVUS User manual

NOVUS SPEAKERS
OWNER'S MANUAL
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You're moments away from experiencing your new Novus speakers. We're honored that you chose
Aperion Audio to bring your music and movies to life!
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- Aperion Audio Team
Quick Setup
The initial set-up of your Novus loudspeaker is relatively easy. Please take your time reading the guideli-
nes and more detailed instructions on the following pages of this manual after completing the first four
steps below.
1. Unpacking. Carefully remove the loudspeaker from the packaging and position it with its underside on
the floor. Do not use any sharp objects for the unpacking since they may scratch the speakers. We stron-
gly recommend that you keep the box and packaging materials for future use.
2. Positioning. Place the loudspeaker facing the listening area at its desired position in the room.
3. Connecting. While the amplifier is switched off, connect each loudspeaker to the amplifier with the sp-
eaker cable. Turn the volume level all the way down and power the amplifier on.
4. Listening. The loudspeaker is now ready to play. Optimal performance will only be realized after care-
ful positioning and running the speakers as described over the course of the following pages. Enjoy your
new Aperion Audio loudspeakers!
Feel free to contact the Aperion gurus with any further questions or for additional assistance.
Switch off your amplifier before connecting your new speakers. Make sure that the speaker cables are
tightened and have a strong connection to the speaker terminal and amplifier terminal.
Listening to high sound pressure levels over a longer period of time may harm your hearing. To avoid
hearing loss, do not listen to high sound levels over a prolonged period of time.
Safety instructions

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Connecting the Speaker
1. Connect a two-pole (+/-) loudspeaker cable to the binding posts, located at rear of the cabinet. The high
quality, gold plated binding posts can accommodate different connection systems:
•Banana plugs: The pins can be put directly into the binding post without any tightening necessary.
•Cable spades: Loosen the binding posts, insert the spade into the opening, and secure the spade by
tightening the posts.
•Bare wires: Loosen the binding posts and place the cable into the binding posts. Tighten the posts.
2. Connect the other cable ends to the loudspeaker outputs of your switched off power amp.
The loudspeaker cable can have an impact on sound quality. In general, quality cable products will yield a
quality result. Make sure to keep the cable length as short as possible. We recommend the use of at least
14 AWG diameter for distances < 15m. Please make sure that all connectors are clean and not oxidized.
Connecting the Speaker
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Connecting surround speakers
When connecting a two-channel stereo system, only the right and left channels are connected to the
amplifier. In a surround set-up, center, side or rear loudspeakers as well as a subwoofer are typically
connected to provide for a multi-channel listening experience. Please refer to the amplifier’s owner manual
for particular connection instructions.

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Placement
Following explanations refer to the figure below. The distance between each loudspeaker (A) and your
listening position (B) should be about the same. Try to achieve an isosceles triangle.
The distance between the loudspeakers should be the same or slightly less than the distance between each
loudspeaker and your listening position (A, B).
The closer the listening position is in relation to the loudspeakers, the closer the speakers can be positioned
to each other.
As a starting point, it is recommended that the speakers be about 2 meters apart from each other for the best
results (A).
If the speakers are positioned too close to each other, the stereo image will not seem realistic; if that
distance is too wide, the image may leave an acoustic hole in the middle.
Paying attention to the image during listening tests will help dictate optimum placement during
experimentation and set-up.
A
B B
A≤B

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Distance to back and side walls
If a loudspeaker is placed near a wall, ceiling or floor, the lower frequencies will be amplified by the room.
Sometimes this is desirable, sometimes it is not (this may lead to indistinct bass reproduction).
The bass amplification becomes more obvious if the speaker is placed near a corner. Thus, for a clear sound
the speaker should be placed at least 20 cm (about 8 inches) away from the wall. However, there are
exceptions room this rule. For some types of walls/rooms it may be an advantage placing the loudspeaker
closer to the wall.
The sound quality of any loudspeaker is influenced by the furniture, wall materials and other objects in the
listening room. For example, large rooms without much furniture and clean, hard wall surfaces can give a
bright and diffuse sound with diverse echoing frequencies. A room with thick carpet, curtains and soft
furniture surfaces will give a warmer and darker sound.
Room and furniture influence
Our loudspeakers are designed to offer the most advanced performance in both stereo and multi-channel
applications. When connecting a loudspeaker to a multi-channel setup, the same general guidelines as
mentioned above will apply.
Multi-Channel Setup
When setting up a home theater system, the loudspeakers should create a realistic sound stage with similar
sound characteristics on each channel. It is therefore important that all speakers should match the same
quality level. This is especially important with regards to the center channel loudspeaker, as this is the most
critical aspect of any home theater sound stage.
Note
The center speaker is responsible for the information directed from the middle of the screen and should be
positioned between the right and left main loudspeakers. In a home theater/surround setup, the center
supports the images and should be placed close to the screen.
Center speaker

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90°
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135°
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22°
30°
90°
110°
135°
150°
5.1
0° 22°
30°
135°
150°
22°
30°
135°
150°
Rear speakers
The rear speakers are responsible for the suround effects behind the listening position. When using the
bookshelf models as rear speakers, the speakers can be placed into a shelf, mounted at the rear wall or
placed on a stand. This allows you a wide variety of placements, even if your listening room and furniture
orientation prevent an ideal setup. The picture below shows the optimal placement for surround speakers in
a 5.1 and 7.1 speaker system.
Most often a subwoofer will be utilized for the LFE-signal, especially in larger listening rooms. The position
of the subwoofer will be dependent upon the size of the room and its acoustics. Please refer to the
Subwoofer manual.
Subwoofer
The moving parts of a newly manufactured Aperion loudspeaker have been acoustically checked after
production, but nevertheless are not as flexible as they need to be for optimum results to be realized. The
higher the quality of any driver system, the more demanding the loudspeaker will be regarding time for
running-in the system. A newly unpacked Aperion loudspeaker therefore requires 20 - 40 hours of running/
playing to reach its optimum performance capability.
Break-in Period
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0 dB- 3 dB
Adjustment
Tweeter
WARNING! DO NOT CONNECT
THE TWEETER ADJUSTMENT
TO THE AMPLIFIER
The tower & bookshelf speakers are equipped with a "Tweeter Adjustment" feature to fine tune the tweeter's
performance for your room.
Tweeter Adjustment
On the backside of the speaker (above the speaker terminals), there is a jumper which will alter the tweeter
sound characteristics. Choose between either the 0 dB (neutral sound, with jumper) or the -3dB (dampened
higher frequencies, without jumper), based upon your own preference to treble level and the positioning of
speakers related to your listening space.
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Cleaning the loudspeakers
Switch off all components of your system when cleaning any of these components. Avoid touching the
tweeter domes as any change of their shape may have an impact on sound quality. Clean the cabinet and
other plain parts with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth only. Remove dust on the woofer diaphragms with a
fine furniture brush. All materials used by Aperion are integrated with exceptional care. By taking care of your
speakers you will preserve the finish and build quality for a very long time.
Due to the construction and the driver technology Aperion speakers can be driven with very high power
levels. With a high quality amplifier, delivering undistorted signals, the speakers can achieve high levels
without any compromises in sound quality. Attention must be given to amplifiers with very low power and
adjustable tone controls or switches. These types may soon overreach their own performance limits and
may send distorted output signals to the speakers, compromising even high quality technology. Any damage
caused under such circumstances is not covered by the Aperion Audio warranty.
Power handling
Room Tuning

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NOVUS 5T Tower Speaker
Technical Specifications
Construction Type
Tweeter
Woofer
Frequency Response(+/- 3dB)
Nominal impedance
Sensitivity (2.83V / 1 m)
Power Handling
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)
Product Weight
2-Way Floorstanding Speaker
1 x 1" Silk-Dome Tweeter
2 x 5.25" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofers
36 - 30,000 Hz
4 Ohms
88 dB
20 - 150 W
7" x 37" x 8.7" / 180 x 945 x 220 mm
27 Lbs / 12 Kg
NOVUS 5B Bookshelf Speaker
Construction Type
Tweeter
Woofer
Frequency Response(+/- 3dB)
Nominal impedance
Sensitivity (2.83V / 1 m)
Power Handling
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)
Product Weight
2-Way Bookshelf Speaker
1 x 1" Silk-Dome Tweeter
1 x 5.25" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofer
45 - 30,000 Hz
4 Ohms
85 dB
20 - 100 W
7.1" x 11.8" x 7.9" / 180 x 300 x 200 mm
10 Lbs / 4.5 Kg each

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Technical Specifications
Construction Type
Tweeter
Midrange
Woofer
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB)
Nominal impedance
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)
Power Handling
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)
Product Weight
3-Way Center Channel Speaker
1 x 1" Silk-Dome Tweeter
1 x 4" Aramid-Fiber Cone Midrange
2 x 5.25" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofers
70 - 30,000 Hz
4 Ohms
87 dB
20 - 100 W
19.1" x 7.3" x 9.1" / 485 x 186 x 231 mm
19 Lbs / 8.5 Kg
NOVUS 5C Center Channel Speaker
Construction Type
Tweeter
Woofer
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB)
Nominal impedance
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)
Power Handling
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)
Product Weight
Novus 6T Tower Speaker
2-Way Floorstanding Speaker
1 x 1" Silk-Dome Tweeter
2 x 6.5" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofers
32 - 30000 Hz
4 Ohms
89 dB
20 - 160 W
8" x 42" x 10" / 200 x 1053 x 250mm
35 Lbs / 16 Kg

Technical Specifications
Construction Type
Tweeter
Woofer
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB)
Nominal impedance
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)
Power Handling
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)
Product Weight
2-Way Sealed
1 x 1" Silk-Dome Tweeter
1 x 6.5" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofer
80 - 30,000 Hz
4 Ohms
86 dB
20 - 120 W
7.9" x 13" x 5" / 200 x 330 x 125 mm
10 Lbs / 4.5 Kg each
The logo is also magnetically mounted to allow for customization depending on the
speaker orientation.
Novus 6.5" 2-Way Slim Satellite Wall Speaker
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Construction Type
Tweeter
Fullrange:
Woofer
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB)
Nominal impedance
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)
Power Handling
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)
Product Weight
Tripole Surround Speaker
1 x 1" Silk-Dome Tweeter
2 x 4" Aluminum Full Range Drivers
1 x 6.5" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofer
80 - 30000 Hz
4 Ohms
90 dB
20 - 120 W
9.5" x 12" x 5.4" / 240 x 300 x 137mm
13 Lbs / 6 Kg
Novus 6SS Tripole Surround Speaker

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Technical Specifications
The logo is also magnetically mounted to allow for customization depending on the
speaker orientation.
Construction Type
Tweeter
Woofer
Frequency Response (+/- 3dB)
Nominal impedance
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)
Power Handling
Product Dimensions (W x H x D)
Product Weight
2-Way Sealed
1 x 1" Silk-Dome Tweeter
2 x 6.5" Aramid-Fiber Cone Woofers
70 - 30,000 Hz
4 Ohms
88 dB
20 - 160 W
19" x 7.9" x 5" / 480 x 200 x 125 mm
15 Lbs / 7 Kg
Novus 6.5" 2-Way Slim LCR Wall Speaker
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