Warwick Acoustics APERIO Review: Redefining Refined Listening (2021)


In one look

  • APERIO’s pioneering technology raises the benchmark for what is possible in audio performance.
  • The Personal Earphone System is available in limited edition silver and 24k gold for the ultimate luxurious sound experience.
  • With an included HiFi preamplifier, you can connect speakers and share unparalleled audio quality with those around you.

Even our favorite tunes can start to lose their magic after weeks of repeated listening. But with the APERIO headphone system from Warwick Acoustics, you can breathe new life into your most beloved tracks.

We have tried spectacular headphones in our time, but everything about the APERIO is unforgettable. Handcrafted in Britain, the APERIO is a multi-award winning audio system, designed from the ground up to deliver an uncompromising audio experience. The APERIO is designed for music professionals and discerning audiophiles who want to truly elevate their sound experience.

This state-of-the-art system includes a pair of headphones and a HiFi preamplifier. They come in a superb carrying case with ample protection to ensure your system is protected during transport.

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Of course it helps that the system now comes with a exclusive 24k gold finish (everything is better in gold) but it’s the audio performance that really sets this headphone system up a league apart.

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After decades of working as a sound engineer, there are very few memorable “firsts”, but my first listen to the APERIO was astonishing. The clarity and smoothness of sound was something I could not have imagined.

Alan Silverman, twice nominated for the GRAMMY Awards for album of the year.

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Alan Silverman, twice nominated for the GRAMMY Awards for album of the year. Photo credit: Martin Roberts – Warwick Acoustics.

Eloquent excellence, flawless finesse

The word APERIO means to unveil or reveal in Latin. This is exactly the mission that Warwick Acoustics sets out to accomplish here. Reproduce and reveal audio content permanently and without alteration.

And they succeeded. These headphones are the key to a whole new audio realmopening the door to high-resolution soundscape delivered to your ears without the slightest distortion – flawless fidelity in sound rich in musical sensitivity.
The APERIO headphone system has been designed to meet the demands of professional audio producers – for use during mastering, mixing and recording sessions. But for any informed music lover who takes his sound experiences seriouslythese premium headphones are here to do justice to your masterfully curated playlists.

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Pure, perfected performance

At Warwick Acoustics, premium quality is the name of the game. Their ‘complete system design philosophy means that they manage every element of the design and construction process. There is no mixing of different technologies, ensuring full synergy between all parties.
Additionally, to ensure the most accurate reproduction of audio content, every aspect of the signal path has been optimized to eliminate distortion or discoloration. All data passing through the chain remains pure and unmixed.

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But it’s the transducer that really steals the show. The APERIO features the highest quality BD-HPEL (Balanced-Drive High Precision Electrostatic Laminate) transducer on the market. While electrostatic drivers are known for their incredible clarity, this highly innovative design is further optimized to allow for greater dynamic range and deeper bass response, as well as ultra-minimal distortion.

What’s more, you can update all the firmware through the USB input, making sure the headphones are completely future-proof.

These are just ridiculously good. 100% faithful reproduction of what I recorded. I’ve never heard of a helmet as brilliant as this, I didn’t think such a level of honesty was even possible in a helmet!

Bert van der Wolf, award-winning director, producer, recording and balancing engineer

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Bert van der Wolf, award-winning director, producer, recording and balancing engineer. Photo credit: Martin Roberts – Warwick Acoustics.

The Crux of the Matter: Exceptional Sound

As you can imagine from such meticulous attention to detail and engineering excellence, the sound quality of the APERIO is unlike anything you will have experienced before.

Audio is recreated with impeccable accuracy, exceptional accuracy and zero harshness. The reproduction of details is extraordinary and the immaculate sound staging means the orchestral music, in particular, sounds amazing. We could imagine the placement of each individual instrument and the tone was superb. You really feel like you’re in the room.

Overall, the flawless smoothness, depth and clarity of the sound makes it almost impossible to take these headphones down, even after several hours of consecutive listening.

And the best part? The APERIO comes with a headphone amplifier with a line output so you can connect it to a speaker system, allowing you to share this incredible listening experience with others.

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The New Gold Standard: Limited Edition, Infinite Happiness

One of the most exciting aspects of the APERIO is the new limited edition gold finish. The headphone grilles, hardware and amplifier front panel have all been hand finished in 99.9999% pure 24k gold. This gold version is exclusively limited to 100 hand-finished units in England’s historic jewelery district.

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Photo credits Warwick Acoustics.

Each helmet system has a individually numbered limited edition nameplate— a reminder that owning a pair of APERIO headphones makes you a member of a very exclusive club.

The ear cushions are made of silky fabric Cabretta leather and the earcups are injection molded magnesium, ensuring zero resonance. Precautions have also been taken to ensure optimal airflow.

The design is lightweight (just 405 grams) and creates a comfortable seal around your ear for long listening sessions. And the system is also packed in a sturdy travel case that is waterproof, crushproof, and dustproof.

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Photo credits Warwick Acoustics.

Experience pristine, immersive sound

The fact is that driving is more exciting in a Bugatti, telling the time is more fun with a Rolex and listening to music is much more special with the APERIO.

At £20,000 for the silver edition and £30,000 for the gold edition, this one-of-a-kind headphone system isn’t cheap, but once you realize the care, thought and attention to detail that has gone into delivering such audio excellence, we think you’ll be willing to ignore the price.

You can contact the Warwick Acoustics team to find out more about the APERIO or visit Harrods in London to experience the APERIO GOLD in person. The APERIO Limited Edition in 24 kt gold is currently available exclusively in the UK from Harrods. It is located in their VIP Listening Room in the Technology Department on Level 5.

Warwick Acoustics
Website: warwickacoustics.com
APERIO: view here
APERIO GOLD: view here
Contact: martin.roberts@warwickacoustics.com


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