In this review, we will be comparing Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Aperion and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers | PSB Synchrony T600 |
|---|
| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | — | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 8" | 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber |
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| Frequency response | 26-35k Hz | 24-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-250 Watts watts | 20-300 watts |
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| Weight | 34.93kg / 76.8lbs | 34.90kg / 76.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 51" x 11" x 14"
1295.4 x 279.4 x 355.6mm | 41-1/4" x 9" x 13-1/2"
1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm |
|---|
What size room are the Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers and PSB Synchrony T600 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 Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Average |
(* 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.
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Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers is a 2-way design whereas the Synchrony T600 is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower SpeakersPSB Synchrony T600
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 8-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers features a 1.1" Tweeter and 2 x 8" Woofer. On the other hand, the Synchrony T600 features a 1" titanium with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet Dome Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 1800Hz.
Frequency Response
Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers has a frequency range of 26-35k Hz whereas Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Synchrony T600 can go slightly deeper then the Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers's min frequency of 26Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers
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
Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers and Synchrony T600 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers sensitivity is rated at 91 dB and the Synchrony T600's is at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers a more sensitive speaker compared to PSB Synchrony T600, 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 Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers and the Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers
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.
Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers can handle a max power of 500 watts RMS, whereas Synchrony T600 has a max power handling value of 300 watts RMS, 200 watts less than the Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers.
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 Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Synchrony T600 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or 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 Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers has external dimensions of 1295.4 x 279.4 x 355.6mm (51 x 11 x 14inch) whereas PSB Synchrony T600 has external dimensions of 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm (41-1/4 x 9 x 13-1/2inch).
Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 51.4mm wider, 247.4mm taller and 12.6mm deeper than PSB Synchrony T600.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers is approximately 993.5cm2 / 154.0inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers requires 27% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
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 Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers weighs 34.93kg / 76.8lbs and the PSB Synchrony T600 weighs 34.90kg / 76.8lbs. This makes the Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers 0% heavier than the Synchrony T600.
Here is a comparison of how Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers and Synchrony T600's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers
What's in the Box of PSB Synchrony T600?
Here are the items that come with the Synchrony T600:
- Floorstanding loudspeakr
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Isolation feet
- 2 Port plugs
- Owners Manual
- Warranty Card
 Max Input Power |
500 watts
vs
300 watts
|
Handle more power from your amplifier |
 Sensitivity |
91 dB
vs
89 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
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Driver Setup |
3-way
vs
2-way
|
Have a dedicated mid-range driver |
|
Number of Woofers |
3
vs
2
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
24 Hz
vs
26 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Height |
1048mm
vs
1295mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
782cm2
vs
993cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
8000USD
vs
9996USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Brand |
Aperion |
PSB |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
20-250 Watts watts |
20-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
91 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
n/a |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
26-35k Hz |
24-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
Carbon fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
n/a |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
450Hz and 1800Hz |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1295.4mm (51") |
1048.0mm (41.3") |
| Width |
279.4mm (11") |
228.0mm (9") |
| Depth |
355.6mm (14") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Weight |
34.93kg (76.8lbs) |
34.90kg (76.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Gloss Black, Satin Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
n/a |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
No single best speaker here - they are built to different priorities, and the right one depends on your room, your amplifier and what you listen to.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass |
evenly matched |
Much the same reach (26Hz vs 24Hz). |
| Amplifier needs |
A |
Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers is more sensitive (91dB vs 89dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Headroom |
A |
Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers takes more power (500W vs 300W) - more in hand in a big room. |
| Size |
depends |
PSB Synchrony T600 is easier to place; Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability |
B |
PSB Synchrony T600: bi-amping. |
| Price |
B |
PSB Synchrony T600 is cheaper - $8,000 against $9,996, about 20% less. |
A Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers
B PSB Synchrony T600
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, placement 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?
The usual trade-off: Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers measures better, PSB Synchrony T600 costs about 20% less. Whether that gap is worth the money is the call only you can make - and in a normal room it is often smaller than the numbers suggest. In a large or open-plan room, Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, PSB Synchrony T600 is the easier speaker to get right. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, Aperion Verus V8T 8 Inch Tower Speakers is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
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.