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Aperion Intimus 5C is a three-way center channel part of Intimus 5-series of speakers from Aperion Audio. The Intimus lineup has been redesigned for 2008, with the 5C replacing the 533-VAC in early March 2008 retailing for $350. It features a re-engineered 1" silk dome tweeter, a 4" mid-range driver, and 2 x 5 1/4" mid/woofers (one active, and one passive radiator). The manufacturer recommends a 50 - 150 Watt power rating for the amplifier. It is available in woodgrained cherry finish, or glossy piano black.
MSRP $350.00
Release date March, 2008
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Features
- recommended power: 50 - 150 Watts
- 2 x 5.25” Woven fiberglass mid-woofer (one passive, one active)
- 4” Woven-fiberglass mid-woofer
- 1” custom designed silk-dome tweeter
- HD-X3 Crossover technology
- anti-resonant cabinet
- furniture-Grade finish in cherry or glossy piano black
- replaces the previous generation 533-VAC
- price: $350
- release date: March 2008
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Aperion Intimus 5C
vs.
Klipsch RC-52
MSRP $220.00
Released --
Pros
- Great value center channel
- 3-way cross with bass, mid, high frequency drivers
- Excellent power rating - up to 150 W
- Choice of silver or black removable grille
- 5-way binding post speaker terminals
Cons
- Only available in black finish
Aperion Intimus 5C
vs.
Infinity Primus PC350
MSRP $300.00
Released --
The Paradigm CC-190 are the entry level center channel speakers in the Monitor line retailing for $299. They feature 4 drivers (2-bass, 1-mid, 1-high frequency) and a 3-way crossover design. They are magnetically shielded (MagneShield) and are available in three different wood finishes (Cherry, Rosenut, and Black Ash). They are rated for an amplifier...
Aperion Intimus 5C
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Paradigm CC-190
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May 20, 2009
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Pros
- Improved tweeter - 1" silk dome
- New woven fiberglass mid-woofers
- Threaded insert for ceiling and wall mounting
- Vertical array design to create an even soundfield
- Gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- High-quality finish in cherry and glossy black
- 10 year warranty
- Free shipping, in home 30 day trial
- Matches well with 5T, 5B and 5DB for surround system.
- Outstanding customer service
Cons
- More expensive than previous generation 533-VAC
- One of the mid-woofers is passive
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April 21, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Improved tweeter - 1" silk dome
- New woven fiberglass mid-woofers
- Threaded insert for ceiling and wall mounting
- Vertical array design to create an even soundfield
- Gold-plated 5-way binding posts
- High-quality finish in cherry and glossy black
Cons
- More expensive than previous generation 533-VAC
- One of the mid-woofers is passive
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