AperionAudio VERUS User manual

VERUS SPEAKERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
© 2020 Aperion Audio. All Rights Reserved

Congratulations!
You're moments away from experiencing your new Verus III ™ 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
Please read these operating instructions carefully and keep them for reference.
Aperion Audio cannot be held liable for any damage resulting from non-compliance with the following instructions.
Choose a level, dry and clean place for your speakers, away from windows with direct sunlight, heat sources, vibrations,
high humidity and extreme cold.
Never open the housing. Contact our free of charge support in the event of problems or defects.
Do not use force on the operating elements, connections or cables.
Do not place your speaker close to heat sources or open flames (e.g. candles).
Do not place any objects on the speaker housing or bass reflex opening. Oscillations and vibrations can damage them.
Do not insert any objects or body parts into the speakers openings. Live components inside the housing could get touched
and damaged. Turn down the volume immediately if sound distortions, such as unnatural knocking, beating or high-fre-
quency clicking can be heard.
Do not use any chemical solutions to clean the equipment. Use a clean, dry cloth.
If exposed to severe temperature fluctuations, condensation (water drops) can form inside the speaker. In this case, wait
for at least 2 hours until the moisture has evaporated before putting the equipment into operation.
The power plug must always be accessible so that it can be removed in an emergency!
The correct setup and connection of the speaker are the responsibility of the user. Aperion Audio will not accept any
responsibility for damage or injuries caused by incorrect setup or faulty connection.
Important Notes
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A B
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.
Connecting the Speaker
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 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.
Room and furniture influence
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.
Multi-Channel Setup
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.
Note
When setting up a home theater system, the loudspeakers should create a realistic sound stage with similar sound charac-
teristics 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.
Center speaker
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.
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.

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7.1
0° 22°
30°
90°
110°
135°
150°
22°
30°
90°
110°
135°
150°
5.1
0° 22°
30°
135°
150°
22°
30°
135°
150°
Subwoofer
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.
Break-in Period
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.
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.

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Power handling
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.
Room Tuning
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 character-
istics. 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.
WARNING! DO NOT CONNECT
THE TWEETER ADJUSTMENT
TO THE AMPLIFIER
Treble Mod
-3dB0 dB

Features, Specifications
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Verus lIl Grand Tower Features
• Patented 1.1-inch Aperion Axially Stabilized Radiator™ Silk Dome Tweeter
• Two 5.25" Woven-Kevlar Midrange Drivers with Aluminum Phase Plugs
• Two 6.5" Woven-Kevlar Woofers with PP dust cap and rubber Surrounds
• Furniture-grade Finish
• 5-Way Gold-plated Binding Posts
• Anti-Resonant Cabinet
• Magnetically Attached Grille with Acoustically Transparent Cloth
• Optimized Crossover Network Featuring Mylar & Polypropylene Capacitors
• Bi-ampable
• TrebleMod for Treble Attenuation
On the side of the box labeled “open this end first,” you will find the accessory box containing screws, feet, Allen key, carpet
spikes and foot pads for the Verus Ill Grand Tower. Full instructions for attaching the feet are in the included unboxing guide.
If you will be placing the Verus III Grand Tower on carpet, use the included carpet spikes. these serve to acoustically decouple
the speaker from the floor allowing for the best possible performance. If you have hardwood or tile floors, use the threaded foot
pads. While the carpet spikes or foot pads are recommended, they are optional and not required for excellent sound
Package contents
• One (1) Aperion Verus Ill Grand Tower Speaker
• Two (2) Aluminum Foot Plates
• Four (4) Foot Screws
• One (1) Allen Key for Foot Screws
• Four (4) Metal Carpet spikes
• Four (4) Foot Pads
• One (1) Polish Cloth
• Two (2) Foam Port Plugs
Note: In most situations the foam port plugs should be removed. If the speakers are placed close to a wall or they sound
“boomy” in your room, one or both of the plugs may used to control the bass response.
Specifications
Frequency Response:
Nominal Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Recommended Power:
Driver Configuration:
Enclosure Type:
Product Dimensions(HWD):
Product Weight:
(±3dB) 35-30,000 Hz -- (±6dB) 30-35,000 Hz
4 Ohms
89 dB
20 - 200 Watts
3-Way
Dual Rear Ported
43.5" x 8" x 12" / 1105mm x 203mm x 305mm
59 Lbs / 27 Kg

Features, Specifications
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Verus lIl Grand Bookshelf Features
• Patented 1.1-inch Aperion Axially Stabilized Radiator™ Silk Dome Tweeter
• One 5.25" Woven -Kevlar Woofer with Aluminum Phase Plug
• Furniture-grade Finish
• 5-Way Gold-plated Binding Posts
• Anti-Resonant Cabinet
• Magnetically Attached Grille with Acoustically Transparent Cloth
• Optimized Crossover Network Featuring Mylar & polypropylene Capacitors
• TrebleMod for Treble Attenuation
Package Contents
• Two (2) Aperion Verus III Grand Bookshelf Speakers
• Eight (8) rubber bumpers
Note: If you are not wall or ceiling mounting the Verus III Grand Bookshelf speakers, be sure to use the included rubber
bumpers on the bottom of the speaker to avoid damaging the finish.
Specifications
Frequency Response:
Nominal Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Recommended Power:
Driver Configuration:
Enclosure Type:
Product Dimensions(HWD):
Product Weight:
(±3dB) 45-30,000 Hz -- (±6dB) 40-35,000 Hz
6 Ohms
85 dB
20 - 100 Watts
2 - Way
Rear Ported
13" x 7.5" x 9" / 330mm x 190mm x 229mm
13 Lbs / 6 Kg each

Features, Specifications
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TrebleMod Feature (Verus Ill Grand Towers and Bookshelf only)
The Verus lIl Grand Towers include the TrebleMod feature that allows for reduction of the speaker’s high frequency response.
On the back of the speaker near the binding posts you will see a set of jumpers labeled TrebleMod and two available configura-
tions, one indicating 0dB and other -3dB. When you unpack your speakers, the jumpers should be in the 0dB position, which
is the default setting for the speaker. Should you want to decrease the speaker’s high frequency response, simply remove the
jumpers from the 0dB position and move them to the configuration labeled -3dB. Remember to keep the setting the same for
both speakers. This feature is designed to help the Grand Towers perform optimally within a variety of different listening
environments as well as to accommodate listener preferences. We encourage you to try the speaker with the TrebleMod
setting in both the 0dB and -3db positions and to use the configuration that you find to be the most enjoyable for your usage
and room.
Treble Mod
-3dB0 dB

Features, Specifications
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Verus III Concert Tower Features
• Patented 1.1-inch Aperion Axially Stabilized Radiator™ Silk Dome Tweeter
• Two 5.25" Woven-Kevlar Midrange Drivers with Aluminum Phase Plugs
• Two 8" Woven-Kevlar Woofers with PP dust cap and rubber Surrounds
• Furniture-grade Finish
• 5-Way Gold-plated Binding Posts
• Anti-Resonant Cabinet
• Magnetically Attached Grille with Acoustically Transparent Cloth
• Optimized Crossover Network Featuring Mylar & Polypropylene Capacitors
• Bi-ampable
• Level Adjustment in the Treble range and Mid range
On the side of the box labeled “open this end first,” you will find the accessory box containing screws, feet, Allen key, carpet
spikes and foot pads for the Verus Ill Concert Tower. Full instructions for attaching the feet are in the included unboxing guide.
If you will be placing the Verus III Concert Tower on carpet, use the included carpet spikes. these serve to acoustically
decouple the speaker from the floor allowing for the best possible performance. If you have hardwood or tile floors, use the
threaded foot pads. While the carpet spikes or foot pads are recommended, they are optional and not required for excellent
sound.
Package Contents
• One (1) Aperion Verus Ill Concert Tower Speaker
• Two (2) Aluminum Foot Plates
• Four (4) Foot Screws
• One (1) Allen Key for Foot Screws
• Four (4) Metal Carpet spikes
• Four (2) Jumper Connectors
• One (1) Polish Cloth
• One (1) Manual
• One (1) Gloves
• Two (2) Foam Port Plugs
Note: In most situations the foam port plugs should be removed. If the speakers are placed close to a wall or they sound
“boomy” in your room, one or both of the plugs may used to control the bass response.

Features, Specifications
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Level Adjustment in the Treble range and Mid range (Verus III Concert Tower Only)
For the midrange and tweeter we have chosen a crossover that has a fast transient response and a minimum of phase shifting.
The connectors are of a bi-wiring type so that you can connect to the amplifier with double cables (bi-wiring), or connect to one
or two amplifiers to further improve the sound.
In the treble range the level is adjustable in four different modes
using the supplied loop connector.
Level adjustment in the treble range:
Mode 1/ 0dB
In this mode the sound is neutral with a flat frequency response.
Mode 2/ +2dB
In this mode the treble level is increase by 2dB.
Mode 3/ -2dB
In this mode the treble level is decreased by 2dB.
Mode 4/ -4dB
In this mode the treble level is decreased by 4dB.
In the mid range the level is adjustable in four different modes
using the supplied loop connector.
Level adjustment in the mid range:
Mode 1/ 0dB
In this mode the sound is neutral with a flat frequency response.
Mode 2/ +2dB
In this mode the mid level is increase by 2dB.
Mode 3/ -2dB
In this mode the mid level is decreased by 2dB.
Mode 4/ -4 dB
In this mode the mid level is decreased by 4dB.
Note: Make sure that all jumpers are connected.A loose jumper may cause a short-circuit if they jam between the terminals.
Specifications
Frequency Response:
Nominal Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Recommended Power:
Driver Configuration:
Enclosure Type:
Product Dimensions(HWD):
Product Weight:
(±3dB) 30-30,000 Hz -- (±6dB) 28-35,000 Hz
4 Ohms
91 dB
20 - 300 Watts
3-Way
Dual Rear Ported
51" x 11" x 14" / 1287mm x 269mm x 350mm
77 Lbs / 35 Kg

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Features, Specifications
Verus III Grand Center Features
• Patented 1.1-inch Aperion Axially Stabilized Radiator™ Silk Dome Tweeter
• One 4" Woven-Kevlar Midrange with Aluminum Phase Plug
• Two 6. 5" Woven-Kevlar Woofers with PVC Dust Cap and Rubber Surrounds
• Furniture-grade Finish
• 5-Way Gold-plated Binding Posts
• Anti-Resonant Cabinet
• Magnetically Attached Grille with Acoustically Transparent Cloth
• Optimized Crossover Network Featuring Mylar & Polypropylene Capacitors
• VoiceRight™ switch for in cabinet placement
• 3-way Acoustic Suspension
Package Contents
• One (1) Aperion Verus Ill Grand Center Speaker
• Two (2) Rubber Wedge Feet
VoiceRight™
The Verus III Grand Center employs Aperion’s own VoiceRight™ 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.
Specifications
Frequency Response:
Nominal Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Recommended Power:
Driver Configuration:
Enclosure Type:
Product Dimensions(HWD):
Product Weight:
(±3dB) 50-30,000 Hz -- (±6dB)45-35,000 Hz
4 Ohms
87 dB
20 - 150 Watts
3 - Way
Sealed
9.25"(w/ rubber feet) x 24.75" x 11" / 235mm x 629mm x 279mm
33 Lbs / 15 Kg

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Features, Specifications
Verus Surround Speaker Features
• Dual (2) Custom 4" Aperion PhaseSync Drivers with integrated 0.75" ASR V.2 Tweeters
• Furniture-grade Finish
• 5-Way Gold-plated Binding Posts
• Ported, Anti-Resonant Cabinet
• Magnetically Attached Grille with Acoustically Transparent Cloth
Package Contents
• Two (2) Aperion Verus Surround speakers
• Two (2) Wall Mounting Brackets
Dipole/Bipole Switching
Music? Movies? The switchable Dipole/Bipole gives you the best of both worlds. The Verus Surround features a switchable
design for the ultimate in surround sound flexibility.
In dipole mode, the Verus Surround drivers are wired out of phase resulting in a diffuse sound field, perfect for immersive
surround effects in movies! Switch the system to bipole mode and all the drivers are in-phase, resulting in the expansive
soundstage for music and concert recordings that only a bipole speaker can offer.
Specifications
Frequency Response:
Nominal Impedance:
Sensitivity:
Recommended Power:
Driver Configuration:
Enclosure Type:
Product Dimensions(HWD):
Product Weight:
(±3dB) 80Hz to 20,000Hz -- (±6dB) 75Hz to 20,000Hz
4 Ohms
Bipole: 83 dB / Dipole: 87dB
20 - 80 Watts
2-Way, Dipole/Bipole
Ported
9.5" x 13" x 7" / 241mm x 330mm x 178mm
13 Lbs / 6 Kg each

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Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact any of our Home Theater Gurus at
503.598.8815 or through a live chat via our website at www.aperionaudio.com – we’ll be happy to help you out with anything
and everything you need.
Aperion Audio
www.aperionaudio.com
[email protected]
503-598-8815
Express Limited Warranty
Aperion Audio provides a transferable limited warranty of Ten (10) years on all cabinets, woofers & midrange drivers, and
five (5) years on tweeters for Verus III speakers in USA only!
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, modified, or removed
• Damage occurring during shipment, other than that arranged by Aperion Audio
• Units which have been altered or modified 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 misrepresentation 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. Shipping charges on warranty parts and/or repairs are the responsibility of
the customer. 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 authorization to perform said
repairs. The customer must pay shipping charges incurred in getting your product to and from Aperion Audio.
Please save the original shipping cartons, as the unit MUST be returned in the original carton and packing.

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