Subwoofer: S-12
Connections: Line-level, speaker-level
Enclosure Type: Vented, back
Woofer (size in inches, type): 12, polypropylene cone
Power Rating (watts): 250
Crossover Bypass: No
Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Cherry
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 20.5 x 15 x 21.5
Weight (pounds): 66
Price: $599

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: 532-LR
Type: Two-way bookshelf
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.25, polypropylene cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6–8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 50–150
Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Cherry
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 11.5 x 7.33 x 8
Weight (pounds): 12.6
Price: $180/each

Speaker: 533-VAC
Type: Three-way center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type): 4, polypropylene cone
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.25, polypropylene cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6–8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 50–200
Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Cherry
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 7.33 x 19 x 8
Weight (pounds): 20
Price: $280

Speaker: 534-SS
Type: Two-way bipole/dipole
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, silk dome
Midrange (size in inches, type):N/A
Woofer (size in inches, type): 5.25, polypropylene cone
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 6–8 6–8 12
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 50–300
Available Finishes: Gloss Black, Cherry
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 0.6 x 14.2 x 6.75
Weight (pounds): 16
Price: $245/each

Ratings: Aperion Audio Intimus 532-LR Speaker System

Build Quality: 91
• All speakers have a good heft, indicating solidly built enclosures

Value: 92
• Bypass retailers and save, if you don't mind a DIY audition

Features: 90
• Aperion claims the HD-X3 crossover reduces effect of long cable runs

Performance: 90
• Excellent vocal clarity
• Large soundfield

Ergonomics: 92
• Your choice of lustrous black-gloss or cherry veneer

Overall Rating: 91
Aperion Audio goes to great lengths to make consumers happy. This medium-scaled system earns love at first sight, sounds good from the get-go, and looks as good as it sounds. A superb value that you won't find in any store.

General Information
Intimus 532-LR Bookshelf Speaker, $180/each
Intimus 533-VAC Center-Channel Speaker, $280
Intimus 534-SS Surround Speaker, $245/each
S-12 Subwoofer, $59
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