The Aperion Audio Novus N5C ranks #38 out of 71 total Center Channel Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Aperion Audio
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#38 Aperion Audio Novus N5C: $349.30 each Aperion Audio eBay
Pros: A sealed three-way center with a 1” silk dome tweeter stacked above a 4” aramid midrange in a vertical array between two 5.25” woofers, which keeps horizontal dispersion wide: Erin’s Audio Corner measured even coverage out to about ±70 degrees, so dialogue stays clear across a wide seating row. Measured bass extension of 82.0Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The listening window spans 4.3dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, among the least even of the centers here, and bass rolls off at 82Hz (-3dB) and about 55Hz (-10dB). Preference score 3.55 without a subwoofer. The 4 ohm load suits a receiver with solid current delivery.
How it compares: Just above it: Polk Audio XT30 - $210 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: JBL Synthesis Array 880 - $3451 more, 2Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 54.9Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.0Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 7.3”H x 19.1”W x 9.1”D (186 x 485 x 231 mm) |
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter, 4” aramid fiber midrange, 2x 5.25” aramid fiber woofers |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-30kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.55 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.46 |
| Weight | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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