AperionAudio Verus Grand Center User manual

An electronic copy of this manual can be downloaded from www.aperionaudio.com.
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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 misrepresen-
tation 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/component
in use by Aperion Audio, at no charge to the owner for parts and labor covered by this warranty. If neces-
sary 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 authoriza-
tion 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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18151 SW Boones Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97224
Congratulations!
You’re just moments away from experiencing your new
VerusTM speakers. We’re honored that you chose Ape-
rion 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 4” Woven Kevlar Woofer with Aluminum
Phase Plug
• Two 6” Woven Kevlar Woofers with PVC Dust Cap
and Rubber Surrounds
• Furniture-grade Finish
• 5-Way Gold-plated Binding Posts
• Anti-Resonant Cabinet
• Acoustically Transparent Metal Grille
Package Contents
• One (1) Aperion VerusTM Grand Center Speaker
• Two (2) Rubber Speaker Feet
Specifications
Frequency Response: (+/- 3dB) 50-20,000 Hz
(+/- 6dB) 42-22,000 Hz
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Recommended Power: 40 -300 Watts
Driver Conguration: 3- Way
Bass Alignment: Sealed
Dimensions: 9" H x 24.75" W x 11" D
Weight: 39 lbs.
Connections
To connect your speaker to your receiver you will need
standard 2-conductor, stranded speaker wire.
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 fingers
until they are tightly unied. Be sure there are no
“yaway” strands (see gure B).
AB
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).
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.
Placement Recommendations
Ideally, your Aperion Verus Grand Center should be
placed so that it’s centered either above or below
your screen. If you can’t center it perfectly, just get
as close to centered as possible. You may also use a
floor stand if that works better in your room.
VoiceRightTM
The Verus Grand Center employs Aperion’s own
VoiceRightTM technology; a bass correction switch
that allows you to get the best performance possible
whether your speaker is on a stand, wall mounted,
or in a cabinet. Simply flip the switch on the back
of your speaker to match how your center is placed
in your room (see figure E below).
C
D
E
™
VoiceRight
On Stand
Features, Specifications, and Connections