Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension In-wall speaker by Aperion. It was released in 2023. It features a 2" Tweeter and 1 x 8" Woofer.
3-Way Three Drivers. Woofer: One German 8" Curv® Cone Woofer. Tweeter: One AMT (Air Motion Transformer) Tweeter Midrange: One German 2" Soft-Dome Fabric Mid-Range Driver.
The speaker has a frequency range of 60-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 91 dB. Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker has an MSRP of 1798$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall 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 T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker Speaker
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker has a Frequency response range of 60-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-200 Watts watts. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
91 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall 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 T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
91dB of the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall 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 T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–190 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker External Dimensions and Weight
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 20.5 x 11 x 5.1inch (520.7 x 279.4 x 129.5mm ).
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 Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker is approximately 361.8cm2 / 56.1inch2.
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Cabinet type and Materials
Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Does the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker come with a Grille?
Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall 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
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Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Aperion Theatrus T83S Single 8" Slim On-Wall Speaker