Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Aperion. It was released in 2023. It features a 2" Tweeter and 2 x 8" Woofer.
3-Way Five Drivers. Woofer: Two German 8" Curv® Cone Woofers. Tweeter: One AMT (Air Motion Transformer) Tweeter Midrange: Two German 2" Soft-Dome Fabric Mid-Range Drivers.
The speaker has a frequency range of 30-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 94 dB. Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker has an MSRP of 3098$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker 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 Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker Speaker
Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker has a Frequency response range of 30-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-350 Watts watts. With a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker 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 Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
94 dB.
Sensitivity
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Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker 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 Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
94dB of the Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.0–95 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker External Dimensions and Weight
Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 19.7 x 15.8 x 11.8inch (500.4 x 401.3 x 299.7mm ).
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 Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker is approximately 1202.7cm2 / 186.4inch2.
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WeightThe Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker weighs 21.32kg / 46.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker 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
Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker come with a Grille?
Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker 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 Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker.
- 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 Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Aperion Theatrus T80 Dual 8" Cinema/Studio Monitor Speaker