The Aperion Audio Novus N5B ranks #67 out of 160 total Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Aperion Audio
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#67 Aperion Audio Novus N5B: $449.25 per pair Aperion Audio eBay
Same family: the Aperion Audio Novus N5T (floorstanding, rated 3.8/5) and the Aperion Audio Novus N5C (center, rated 3.6/5).
Pros: Compact front-ported bookshelf pair with a silk-dome tweeter, 5.25-inch aramid woofer and wall-mount inserts. Erin’s data shows a nearly flat +0.02dB/octave tonal slope, 47Hz extension and a 5.98 preference score with a subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 58.6Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 85dB.
Cons: Measured sensitivity is very low at about 81.6dB and the 4-ohm load benefits from a capable amplifier. On-axis smoothness (0.221) is only fair, predicted in-room smoothness is poor at 0.160, and the raw no-subwoofer preference score is 3.76.
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 11.8H x 7.1W x 7.9D in |
| Drivers | 1” silk-dome tweeter, 5.25” aramid-fiber woofer |
| Enclosure | 2-way passive, front-ported |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 85dB specified; 81.6dB measured |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.98 |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) each |
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