AperionAudio Verus Grand Bookshelf Speaker User manual

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Express Limited Warranty
Aperion Audio provides a transferable ten (10) year limited warranty on our speakers; a transferable
three (3) year limited warranty on our subwoofer amplifiers; and a non-transferable lifetime limited
warranty on our cables. No other warranty, implied or otherwise, is created or honored by Aperion
Audio. These warranties cover 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 repairs performed by someone not authorized by Aperion Audio
•Any unit on which the serial number has been effaced, modied, or removed
•Damage occurring during shipment, other than that arranged by Aperion Audio
•Units which have been altered or modied in design, appearance or construction
This warranty covers only the actual defects within the products themselves. IT DOES NOT cover costs
of installation in (or removal from) a fixed installation, or normal set-up, claims based on any misrep-
resentation by the seller, or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances
such as signal quality, AC power or incompatibilities with other system components.
During the warranty period, Aperion Audio will, at its option, either repair the defect, or replace the
defective product, or the defective parts, or components thereof with the then current product/compo-
nent in use by Aperion Audio, at no charge to the owner for parts and labor covered by this warranty.
If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a unit is examined which is not in need of
repair, you will be charged for the repairs and/or the examination.
If non-warranted repairs are needed, we will notify you of the estimated cost and ask for your authori-
zation to perform said repairs. You must pay shipping charges incurred in getting your product to
Aperion Audio. We will pay the return shipping charges if the repairs are covered by the warranty.
Please save the original shipping cartons, as the unit MUST be returned in the original carton and
packing. (Replacement cartons are available at a modest charge.)

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Note: As you make your connections, be sure to connect
the positive terminals on your receiver to the positive
terminals on your speakers. Most 2- conductor wire has
screen printing on one side to help you differentiate
between the two strands.
Bi-Amping
We also designed the Aperion Verus Grand Bookshelf
Speaker to be compatible with higher-end bi-amp
congurations. Bi-amping is when you have separate
amplifiers driving the high and the low end frequencies
to your speaker, and it’s why there are two sets of
binding posts on the back.
When you’re not bridging the two sets of binding posts
with the included jumpers, the top two sets of posts
are connected with the high frequency drivers, and the
lower two with the woofers. Note: Remove jumpers ONLY
if you are bi-amping your speakers. Illustration E below
can be used as a guide for a bi-amping configuration.
High Frequency Amplifier
Right Left
Low Frequency Amplifier
Right Left
Right
Speaker
Left
Speaker
Congratulations!
You’re just moments away from experiencing your new
VerusTM speakers. We’re honored that you chose Aperion
Audio to bring your music and movies to life! Feel free
to contact us if we can answer any questions or provide
you with setup advice. Above all, Enjoy!
-The Aperion Audio Team
Features
• 1" Custom Aperion ASR Tweeter
• One 5” Woven Kevlar Woofer with Aluminum
Phase Plug
• Furniture-grade Finish
• 5-Way Gold-plated Binding Posts
• Anti-Resonant Cabinet
• Acoustically Transparent Metal Grille
Package Contents
• One (1) Aperion VerusTM Grand Bookshelf Speaker
Specifications
Frequency Response: (+/- 3dB) 59-20,000 Hz
(+/- 6dB) 54-22,000 Hz
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Recommended Power: 30 -200 Watts
Driver Conguration: 2- Way
Bass Alignment: Ported
Dimensions: 13" H x 7.5" W x 9" D
Weight: 14 lbs. (35 lbs. per pair)
Connections
To connect your speaker to your receiver you will need
standard 2-conductor, stranded speaker wire.
You’ll notice there are four binding posts on your new
speakers. These are used in case your desired setup
includes bi-amping your speakers - sending a separate
amplified signal to the high and low frequency drivers.
If you’re not using this conguration, leave the included
jumpers in place.
A
C
If You’re Using Bare Wire
1) Unscrew the binding posts on the back of your
speaker by turning counter-clockwise.
2) Insert the bare speaker wire into the hole in the
binding post and tighten it securely by turning
clockwise (see figure C).
If You’re Using Banana Plugs
1) Be sure to follow the instructions for your
banana plugs to attach them to the wire.
2) Screw the binding posts in completely by turning
clockwise.
3) Insert the banana plugs into the open end of the
binding post (see gure D).
Preparing the Wire
1) Split the last 4” of your speaker wire into two
separate strands.
2) Strip 1/2” of the shielding off of the end of each
wire (see figure A).
3) Twist the exposed copper strands with your fin-
gers until they are tightly unied. Be sure there
are no “yaway” strands (see gure B).
B
D
E
Jumper
Features, Specifications, and Connections