Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Bookshelf speaker by Aperion. It was released in 2023. It features a 1.1" Tweeter and 1 x 8" Woofer.
3-Way. Woofer: 8" Woven Kevlar Woofer with Rubber Surround. Tweeter: 1.1" Custom Aperion ASR Tweeter with ferrofluid Fullrange: Dual 4" Aluminum-magnesium Cone Full Range Drivers.
The speaker has a frequency range of 60-35k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar has an MSRP of 1499$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar 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 V8S Surround 8" Tripolar Speaker
Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar has a Frequency response range of 60-35k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 20-150 Watts watts. With a minimum frequency of 60 Hz, Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar 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 Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Thinking about a subwoofer for the Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar's 60Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
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Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar 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 V8S Surround 8" Tripolar will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
6.3–100 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar External Dimensions and Weight
Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14.6 x 12.6 x 6inch (370.8 x 320.0 x 152.4mm ).
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 V8S Surround 8" Tripolar is approximately 487.7cm2 / 75.6inch2.
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WeightThe Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar weighs 9.98kg / 22lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar'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 Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar 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.
Wall Mounting
Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar come with a Grille?
Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar 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 V8S Surround 8" Tripolar.
- 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 V8S Surround 8" Tripolar speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Aperion Verus V8S Surround 8" Tripolar