Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Aperion. It was released in 2023. It features a 1.1" Tweeter and 1 x 8" Woofer.
2-Way 8" Bookshelf Speaker. Woofer: 8" A.F.G. Cone Long-Throw Mid-bass Woofer. Tweeter: 1.1" Aperion Silk-dome Tweeter with Proprietary Coating.
The speaker has a frequency range of 30-42k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf has an MSRP of 3499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf Speaker
Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf has a Frequency response range of 30-42k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-200 Watts watts. With a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
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Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
47–400 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf External Dimensions and Weight
Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 17.9 x 11.1 x 13.8inch (454.7 x 281.9 x 350.5mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf is approximately 988.1cm2 / 153.2inch2.
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WeightThe Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf weighs 18.01kg / 39.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
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Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Wall Mounting
Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf come with a Grille?
Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Aperion Grandis GR8 8" 2-Way High Fidelity Bookshelf