Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Center Channel speaker by Aperion. It was released in 2023. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1.1" Tweeter and 2 x 8" Woofer.
3-Way. Woofer: Two 8" Woven Kevlar Woofers with PVC Dust Cap and Rubber Surrounds. Tweeter: 1.1" Custom Aperion ASR Tweeter with ferrofluid Midrange: Two 4" Woven Kevlar Midrange Drivers with Aluminum Phase Plug.
The speaker has a frequency range of 35-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker has an MSRP of 2998$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel 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 Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker Speaker
Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker has a Frequency response range of 35-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-200 Watts watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker
Impedance and Sensitivity
Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel 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 Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Verus V8C Center Channel 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 Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–150 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker External Dimensions and Weight
Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 10.75 x 31 x 13inch (273.1 x 787.4 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 V8C Center Channel Speaker is approximately 2600.0cm2 / 403.0inch2.
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WeightThe Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker weighs 24.31kg / 53.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $3000
Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker
Cabinet type and Materials
Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel 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 Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker come with a Grille?
Verus V8C Center Channel 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
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Official Product Page for Aperion Verus V8C Center Channel Speaker