Aperion Announces Value-Oriented Subwoofer, 5.1-Channel Surround System

Portland, OR-based Aperion Audio has built its reputation upon a range of high-performance, value-priced loudspeakers that are sold on a factory-direct basis, and according to a company press release that range has now grown with the announcement of two new products: the Bravus 8A subwoofer ($319) and the Intimus 4B Harmony SA 5.1-channel surround system ($999), which incorporates the Bravus 8A sub.

According to Mike Hopkins, Aperion Product Development Lead, the intent of the Intimus 4B Harmony SA system is to raise “the bar for a versatile, entry level compact subwoofer/satellite home theater speaker system.” Despite the system’s modest price, the look of its components should be strictly top-shelf since. In keeping with Aperion practice, the system’s speakers will be offered either in real cherry wood veneer or high gloss black piano lacquer finishes—finishes that, according to Aperion, exhibit “quality that you would expect to see only in products twice the price.”

For more information, go to http://www.aperionaudio.com and see the full text of the release follows below.

Portland, OR, April 3, 2009 — Aperion Audio, a direct-to-consumer manufacturer of award-winning home audio and home theater speakers, this week announced its newest addition to the Bravus line of subwoofers, the Bravus 8A.  The Bravus 8A Subwoofer combines the build quality of the Bravus “D” series subwoofers with a price point that brings audiophile quality within reach of a broader range of speaker buyers.
Aperion Bravus 8A Subwoofer Quality and Value
“The 8A represents an exceptional build, design and sound quality at an amazing price.  Aperion once again raises the bar for a versatile, entry level compact subwoofer/satellite home theater speaker system,” said Mike Hopkins, Product Development Lead at Aperion Audio.
With both performance and value in mind, the new Bravus 8A features an 8″ high-excursion custom aluminum driver, (the same award-winning driver as the Bravus “D” series), a 100 watt class A/B amplifier, and a 40-160Hz customizable crossover, resulting in a full, robust sound which exceeds the demanding requirements of serious music and movie fans at a price that fits the current economic climate.

$999 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System

“We were challenged to bring Aperion quality to a 5.1 system below $1,000.  I’m excited that we pulled it off by featuring the Bravus 8A Subwoofer in the Aperion Intimus 4B Harmony SA System,” said Ken Humphreys, Lead Audio Speaker Engineer at Aperion Audio.
In addition to the Bravus 8A Subwoofer, the Intimus 4B Harmony SA system includes four compact Intimus 4B Satellite Speakers, and the Intimus 4C Center Channel Speaker, both of which received high marks in recent CNET and Audioholics reviews.

Furniture-Grade Finish

All Aperion speakers are beautifully finished in either real cherry wood or high gloss piano black lacquer at a quality that you would expect to see only in products twice the price and which “customers and reviewers alike describe as absolutely gorgeous,” said Hopkins.

The Aperion Advantage

Purchasing Aperion Audio speakers represents a better investment than typical consumer goods, which depreciate the moment they are delivered, because Aperion offers value conscious shoppers a One-Year Full-Price Trade-Up Program, and an unmatched 10-Year Warranty (3 years on amplifiers).  Aperion was the first in their industry to offer free shipping both ways with their Risk Free 30-Day In-Home Audition™, and Aperion’s “Home Theater Gurus” are available to assist those in the market for audio speakers from the decision making process through lifetime technical support.  Plus, because Aperion is headquartered in Oregon, there is never any sales tax.

Pricing and Availability

The $319 Aperion Bravus 8A Subwoofer and the $999 Intimus 4B Harmony SA home theater speaker system are both available at AperionAudio.com, or at our showroom at 18151 SW Boones Ferry Road in Portland, Oregon.  (Prices always include free shipping.)

For additional information on the Aperion Bravus 8A Subwoofer, go to:?http://www.aperionaudio.com/product/NEW-Bravus-8A-Single-8-Powered-Subwoofer,184,66,451.aspx

For details on the Aperion Intimus 4B Harmony SA home theater speaker system, go to:?http://www.aperionaudio.com/product/Intimus-4B-Harmony-SA,185,70,453.aspx

About Aperion Audio?Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Aperion Audio is an award-winning direct-to-consumer speaker manufacturer for smart shoppers who are frustrated with the retail experience, and the only speaker company to deliver an honest and completely Risk-Free 30-Day In-Home Audition™. The company’s primary storefront, AperionAudio.com, is a fun and informative speaker shopping destination which is supported by “Home Theater Gurus” who supply generous support before and after the sale. At AperionAudio.com, everyone from the newbie to the audiophile is able to find the information they need to research and build an exceptional home theater speaker system or upgrade their audio environment. For more information, visit AperionAudio.com or call (888) 880-8992.