Enter to Win: Wireless Subwoofer from Aperion Audio!

[Tom Andry]

Aperion Audio wants you to win!

Aperion Audio is giving away the chance to win one (1) Aperion Bravus 8A Powered Subwoofer and one (1) Aperion Home Audio Link system which, when used together, give you the option of having a wireless subwoofer to one (1) eligible forum member! The Bravus 8A is priced at $319 and the Aperion Home Audio Link is $149 so the total prize value is $468!



Features of Bravus 8A Powered Sub:

• Single active 8” aluminum driver
• 100 watt class A/B amplifier
• Customizable Crossover from 40-160Hz
• Internally braced ¾” Ported HDF enclosure

Features of Home Audio Link:

• Send music from your computer, MP3 player, or other audio source to any audio-video receiver or audio system
• Wireless Subwoofer - Connect your powered subwoofer or powered speakers wirelessly
• Audio input via USB or Audio-In Jack
• Send music throughout your house, or even outside
• No software needed, just plug and play

To be eligible to win, you must: 1) Be a registered Audioholics forum member, 2) Have USA Residence and 3) Answer the following questions in the thread below.

Contest Questions:

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

• Not important. Sound is what matters.
• Not important. My surround speakers are on the other side of the room so it doesn’t really matter if they all match or not.
• Not important. My subwoofer doesn’t match anyway.
• Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.
• Very important, if they don’t match the other speakers I’d rather not use surrounds.
• Other (Please explain)

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

• Wall mounted (Concealed wires)
• Wall mounted (Wire under carpet or baseboards)
• Speaker Stands
• Bookshelf or end tables
• I don’t have surround speakers because (Please explain)

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

• Yes, a wireless surround speaker would be great.
• Yes, I have a difficult room that doesn’t allow me to conceal the wires.
• Yes, but only if I could find wireless surrounds that matched my current speakers.
• No, I don’t trust wireless quality yet.
• Other (Please explain)

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

• No, I have outlets all over the place.
• No, wireless surrounds are the only solution for my room because I can’t get speaker wire there.
• Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.
• Other (Please explain)

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

• Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.
• Inline Power adapter such as Power Brick or Wall Wart with thin DC power cord going to the speaker.
• Doesn’t matter
• Please explain

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

• Shape/design of the speaker
• The size of the speaker
• The finish/color of the speaker
• The sound
• Other (Please explain)

Note this contest ends on March 31st, 2010. Winners will be drawn shortly thereafter.

Have fun and good luck!

 

[krzywica]

Alright even though I never win anything on these I still fill them out.

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

B. Not important. My surround speakers are on the other side of the room so it doesn’t really matter if they all match or not.​

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

A. Wall mounted (Concealed wires)​

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

D. No, I don’t trust wireless quality yet.​

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

C. Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.​

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer?

A. Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.​

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

D. The sound​

 

[Nugu]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

4. Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

4. Bookshelf or end tables (wires run along top of wall, exposed)

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

4. No, I don’t trust wireless quality yet.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

3. Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

1. Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only. (Unless SQ is effected)

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

4. The sound

 

[sholling]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

D. Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.​

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

B. Wall mounted (Wire under carpet or baseboards)​

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

E. Other: I have speaker wires run under the carpet so that's not an issue for me for surrounds and a wireless speaker still needs a power cable so it accomplishes nothing for me. On the other hand wireless would be great for a subwoofer.​

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

A. No, I have outlets all over the place.​

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

B. Inline Power adapter such as Power Brick or Wall Wart with thin DC power cord going to the speaker.​

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

D. The sound, looks and design are nice but it's all about the sound.​

 

[GlocksRock]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

Wall mounted (Wire under carpet or baseboards)

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

Yes, a wireless surround speaker would be great.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

No, I have outlets all over the place.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

The sound

 

[dkane360]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

- Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.


2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

- Wall mounted (Wire under carpet or baseboards)



3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?


- Yes, I have a difficult room that doesn’t allow me to conceal the wires.


4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

- Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.


5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

- Inline Power adapter such as Power Brick or Wall Wart with thin DC power cord going to the speaker.

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

All the below:
Shape/design of the speaker
The size of the speaker
The finish/color of the speaker
The sound

 

[Bryce_H]

Contest Questions:

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?
a.Not important. Sound is what matters.
b.Not important. My surround speakers are on the other side of the room so it doesn’t really matter if they all match or not.
c.Not important. My subwoofer doesn’t match anyway.

I picked a, b, and c (since they are all correct). However, one thing I will mention is that you generally want a consistant sound from around the room, so the easiest way to get that similar sound is to purchase speakers from the same company and series - hence they will look the same or similar

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?
a.Wall mounted (Concealed wires)


3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?
d.No, I don’t trust wireless quality yet.


4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?
a.No, I have outlets all over the place.
c.Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.

I also picked c, except it just means I woudl DIY an additional outlet to the location if there was not one there already. So not a deal breaker, but I do want a clean custom installed look.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)
a.Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.

I don't want to deal with concealing a brick.

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?
d.The sound

Tonal matching

 

[jwenthold99]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

Not important. Sound is what matters.


2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

Speaker Stands

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

Yes, a wireless surround speaker would be great.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

No, I have outlets all over the place.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only. It would make it simpler, and you wouldn't have to hide the power supply


6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

The sound

 

[j_garcia]

Contest Questions:

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

1. Not important. Sound is what matters.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

3. Speaker Stands

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

3. Yes, but only if I could find wireless surrounds that matched my current speakers (timbre, not necessarily appearance).

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

4. Other: Not a deal breaker, but no power wire would likely be a bonus. Less important if we were talking about a sub.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

1. Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

4. The sound

 

[diegs]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?
D. Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?
C. Speaker Stands

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?
D. No, I don’t trust wireless quality yet.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?
C. Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)
B. Inline Power adapter such as Power Brick or Wall Wart with thin DC power cord going to the speaker.

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?
D. The sound

 

[ragged]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

4. Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

3. Speaker Stands

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

1. Yes, a wireless surround speaker would be great.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

a.No, I have outlets all over the place.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

1. Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.


6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

1. Shape/design of the speaker
4. The sound

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Contest Questions:

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

4. Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.


2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

3. Speaker Stands


3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

3. Yes, but only if I could find wireless surrounds that matched my current speakers.


4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

3. Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.


5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

1. Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.


6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

1. Shape/design of the speaker

 

[skyline_123]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

Not important. Sound is what matters.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

Focusing on mains right now.

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

Yes, a wireless surround speaker would be great.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

No, I have outlets all over the place.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

Doesn’t matter

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

The finish/color of the speaker

 

[riker1384]

1. D
2. D
3. E only if they didn't cost too much more than regular speakers
4. D depends on the room and outlet locations. Don't need wireless currently.
5. C
6. D

 

[roscoe1224]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

a. Not important. Sound is what matters.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

e. I don’t have surround speakers because of WAF.


3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

e. Other WAF played a role in the lack of surrounds but I love my LCR setup


4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

a. No, I have outlets all over the place.


5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

b Inline Power adapter such as Power Brick or Wall Wart with thin DC power cord going to the speaker.



6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

4. The sound

 

[jgeorg5]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?
a) Not important. Sound is what matters.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?
e) I don’t have surround speakers because I live in a condo, and do not have access to the attic to conceal my wires.

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?
b) Yes, I have a difficult room that doesn’t allow me to conceal the wires.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?
a) No, I have outlets all over the place.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)
a) Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?
d) The sound

 

[bhodge]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

• Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

• I don’t have surround speakers because I just moved and currently searching for an upgrade to match the larger room

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

• Yes, but only if I could find wireless surrounds that matched my current speakers.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

• Other - Yes running power to difficult locations is much harder (building codes) than running speaker wire

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

• Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

• The sound

 

[adwilk]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

1. Not important. Sound is what matters.
2. Not important. My surround speakers are on the other side of the room so it doesn’t really matter if they all match or not.
3. Not important. My subwoofer doesn’t match anyway.
4. Somewhat important. I would like to get a matching set, but what works best for my theater/space is of most importance.
5. Very important, if they don’t match the other speakers I’d rather not use surrounds.
6. Other (Please explain)


2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

1. Wall mounted (Concealed wires)
2. Wall mounted (Wire under carpet or baseboards)
3. Speaker Stands
4. Bookshelf or end tables
5. I don’t have surround speakers because (Please explain)


3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

1. Yes, a wireless surround speaker would be great.
2. Yes, I have a difficult room that doesn’t allow me to conceal the wires.
3. Yes, but only if I could find wireless surrounds that matched my current speakers.
4. No, I don’t trust wireless quality yet.
5. Other (Please explain)


4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

1. No, I have outlets all over the place.
2. No, wireless surrounds are the only solution for my room because I can’t get speaker wire there.
3. Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.
4. Other (Please explain)


5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

1. Internal Power Supply, so it has an AC Power cord only.
2. Inline Power adapter such as Power Brick or Wall Wart with thin DC power cord going to the speaker.
3. Doesn’t matter
4. Please explain


6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

1. Shape/design of the speaker
2. The size of the speaker
3. The finish/color of the speaker
4. The sound
5. Other (Please explain) Sound first, then shape/design. For surrounds in a non-dedicated room, these are very close priorities. In a dedicated room, sound.

 

[mudrummer99]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

1. Not important. Sound is what matters.

2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?

3. Speaker Stands

3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

2. Yes, I have a difficult room that doesn’t allow me to conceal the wires.

4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

1. No, I have outlets all over the place.

5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

3. Doesn’t matter

6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

4. The sound

 

[Nomo]

1. How important is it to you to match the look of the surround sound speakers with the front speakers in a 5.1 or 7.1 system?

Not important. My surround speakers are on the other side of the room so it doesn’t really matter if they all match or not.


2. Currently, if you have surround speakers where are they located? If don’t have surrounds, why not?
Wall mounted (Concealed wires)


3. If there was a high quality wireless surround sound speaker available would you consider it for a home theater system?

Yes, but only if I could find wireless surrounds that matched my current speakers.


4. Wireless speakers have the amplifiers built in and so they need to be plugged into the wall for power. Would this limit you from considering wireless surrounds?

Yes, I want a clean custom installed look, the power cords would be a deal breaker.


5. When you buy audio electronics, some products use an inline power adapter (“Power Brick”/”Wall Wart”). If you are considering a wireless speaker for surrounds and where you’d place them, which would you prefer? (Please choose one)

Doesn’t matter


6. If you were looking for a surround speaker to match your existing front speakers but had to buy another brand, what features would be the most important to you?

The sound