In this review, we will be comparing Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker and Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker, two Passive In-wall speakers by Aperion.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker and Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker | Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker |
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| Brand | Aperion
United States · founded 1998 | Aperion
United States · founded 1998 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | 2" | — |
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| Woofer | 8" | 2 x 6.5" |
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| Frequency response | 60-35k Hz | 55-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-200 Watts watts | 20-150 Watts watts |
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| Weight | 10.80kg / 23.8lbs | 6.80kg / 15lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 20.5" x 11" x 5.1"
520.7 x 279.4 x 129.5mm | 7.9" x 19" x 5"
200.7 x 482.6 x 127.0mm |
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What size room are the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker and Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker |
Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker |
| Near-field |
Good |
Good |
| Small Room |
Good |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker and Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker are 2-way speakers.
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall SpeakerAperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker
TweeterWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker |
Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
2-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
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2 x 6.5-inch
|
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker features a 2" Tweeter and 1 x 8" Woofer. On the other hand, the Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker features a " Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Woofer.
Frequency Response
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker has a frequency range of 60-35k Hz whereas Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker has a frequency range of 55-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 55Hz, the Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker's min frequency of 60Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the In-wall class in our database.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker
Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker and Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker's is at 88 dB. This 3 dB difference makes the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker a more sensitive speaker compared to Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker and the Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker
Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker can handle a max power of 400 watts RMS, whereas Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker
Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker features Binding post type posts and Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker's and Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker's external dimensions. Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker has external dimensions of 520.7 x 279.4 x 129.5mm (20.5 x 11 x 5.1inch) whereas Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker has external dimensions of 200.7 x 482.6 x 127.0mm (7.9 x 19 x 5inch).
Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker is 320mm shorter and 2.5mm less deeper than Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker but it is also 203.2mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker needs about 69% more floor or shelf area. Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker is 320mm taller.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker weighs 10.80kg / 23.8lbs and the Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker weighs 6.80kg / 15lbs. This makes the Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker 59% heavier than the Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker.
Here is a comparison of how Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker and Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive In-wall class.
Weight
All In-wall Speakers
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker
Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker
 Max Input Power |
400 watts
vs
300 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
88 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
35k Hz
vs
30k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Base Surface Area |
361cm2
vs
612cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
|
Number of Woofers |
2
vs
1
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
55 Hz
vs
60 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
200mm
vs
520mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
1796USD
vs
1798USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker |
Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker |
| Brand |
Aperion |
Aperion |
| Speaker Type |
Passive In-wall Speaker |
Passive In-wall Speaker |
| Power Range |
20-200 Watts watts |
20-150 Watts watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
60-35k Hz |
55-30k Hz |
Drivers |
|
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| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
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| Tweeter Size |
2" |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
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| Height |
520.7mm (20.5") |
200.7mm (7.9") |
| Width |
279.4mm (11") |
482.6mm (19") |
| Depth |
129.5mm (5.1") |
127.0mm (5") |
| Weight |
10.80kg (23.8lbs) |
6.80kg (15lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Acoustic Suspension |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
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Other |
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| Parts Warranty |
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| Labor Warranty |
|
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Both are Aperion, from different ranges - so the house sound is shared and the differences are mostly in scale, engineering and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker digs deeper - 55Hz against 60Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | A | Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker is more sensitive (91dB vs 88dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom | A | Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker takes more power (400W vs 300W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size | depends | Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker is easier to place; Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Price | evenly matched | Much the same money ($1,798 vs $1,796 a pair). |
A Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker B Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker has the edge on paper, though the margin is not large. The rows marked "depends" may matter more to you than the score does. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 60Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead. In a large or open-plan room, Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Aperion Novus N6SC Slim LCR 6.5" On-Wall & Surround Speaker is the easier speaker to get right.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.