Aperion Verus V8B 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 Bookshelf Speaker. Woofer: 8" Woven Kevlar Long-Throw Woofer and Rubber Surrounds. Tweeter: 1.1" Custom Aperion ASR Tweeter with ferrofluid.
The speaker has a frequency range of 30-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf has an MSRP of 1549$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Aperion Verus V8B 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 Verus V8B Bookshelf Speaker
Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf has a Frequency response range of 30-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-150 Watts watts. With a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, Verus V8B 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 Verus V8B 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 Verus V8B Bookshelf's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
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Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
16–250 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Verus V8B Bookshelf features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf External Dimensions and Weight
Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 17 x 10.6 x 13inch (431.8 x 269.2 x 330.2mm ).
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 Verus V8B Bookshelf is approximately 888.9cm2 / 137.8inch2.
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WeightThe Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf weighs 12.70kg / 27.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Verus V8B Bookshelf's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
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Cabinet type and Materials
Aperion Verus V8B 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
Verus V8B Bookshelf doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf come with a Grille?
Verus V8B 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 Verus V8B 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 Verus V8B Bookshelf speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Aperion Verus V8B Bookshelf