Aperion Aris
Manufacturer: Aperion Audio Part number: ARIS
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Aperion Aris price range: $499.00
- Reviewed by: Ty Pendlebury
- Reviewed on: 01/31/2013
The good: The Aperion Aris has excellent sound quality for a streaming speaker, and decent stereo separation. The speaker has a very intimate sound and is best suited to ensemble music or folk. Build quality is very good. The promise of an AirPlay option is a big plus.
The bad: The speaker's reliance on buggy Windows software is a problem, and for best performance you'll need to use the 3.5mm input. The Aris isn't as well-suited to background listening, losing some scale off-axis, and it isn't as accomplished when playing complex music like progressive rock or stirring classical. The price is a little high.
The bottom line: The Aperion Aris is a high-performance streaming speaker with an intimate sound, but its reliance on Windows streaming is a low note.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Aperion Audio
- Part number: ARIS
- Description: Aperion ARIS gives you Hi-Fi via Wi-Fi for Windows, so you can enjoy your favorite tracks instantly. So what if your music library achieves its vastness through files scattered on every desktop, laptop, notebook, tablet and smartphone in your world. As long as the device connects to your network, you're covered. In minutes, you can set up ARIS on your network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Then use Windows built-in Play To feature to pick and play your music to the ARIS speaker located wherever you want to listen. What you'll hear is true Hi-Fi sound. ARIS hosts four driven speakers and two passive radiators for enhanced bass response - plus three modes of operation that let you tailor your listening experience. A full 100 Watts RMS total power guarantee the audiophile-grade speakers in ARIS come in loud and clear. Nowhere is the quality of ARIS more apparent than in the retro-futuristic design. The iconic loop of brushed aluminum in anything-but-basic black will be a standout in every room - making it tempting to place ARIS speakers throughout your home. Go ahead: You never need to be anywhere without the music you want again.
General
- Speaker type Wireless speaker system for Windows
- Speaker quantity 1 x Speaker
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.8 in x 6.5 in x 6.5 in
- Weight 11.2 lbs
- Enclosure material Aluminum
Features
- Speaker Type 2-way - Active
- Woofer size (inches) 4 in,
1 in - Nominal output power (total) 100 Watt
- Response bandwidth 65 - 20000 Hz
- Total harmonic distortion 0.3%
- Recommended amplifier power 100 Watt
- Output level (SPL) 105 dB
- THX certified Yes
- Audio amplifier Integrated
- Connectivity technology Wireless - Wi-Fi,
Ethernet - Controls Mute,
Volume,
Power on/off,
EQ mode selector - Additional features Compatible with Windows 7 Play To,
Compatible with Windows 8 Consumer Preview,
DLNA certified Connections
- Connector type 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Details
- Driver details 1 x Woofer driver - 4 in - Woven fiberglass,
1 x Tweeter driver - 1 in - Silk - Soft Dome,
1 x Passive radiator - 4 in - Driver details 2 x 4 in Woofer,
2 x 1 in Midrange
Compatibility | Accessories
- Included accessories Speaker stand
Power
- Power device Power supply - Internal
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 1 year warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - 1 year
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