This page lists all 3 Perlisten speakers ranked on this site across passive speakers and subwoofers. Each model is shown in the category where it competes, with its current rank and the size of that ranking.
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Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #2 of 84 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Perlisten S4b: $8,000/pair Perlisten Dealer Locator
Pros: Reference-grade directivity and output from a compact sealed monitor. Erin called its radiation behavior the smoothest he had measured: Perlisten’s DPC array—beryllium tweeter between two midrange domes—shapes vertical output while transitioning cleanly to the 7-inch woofer. Harmonic distortion remains below 1% at 86dB and, above 100Hz, also below 1% at 96dB; compression is exceptionally low. The response is highly linear, the midrange was a listening highlight, and the sealed F10 of 40Hz provides a predictable slope for subwoofer integration.
Cons: Erin measured only 84.5dB sensitivity and an impedance minimum just under 4 ohms, a difficult efficiency/load combination that deserves substantial clean amplification. Its 78Hz F3 means a subwoofer is effectively mandatory for full-range listening despite the 40Hz F10. A roughly +3dB feature around 10kHz appears on-axis, though Erin did not find it objectionable. Price is extreme for a stand-mount and the tightly managed vertical radiation makes correct stand height important.
Full Perlisten S4b review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 40Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 78Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 16.5"H x 9.4"W x 7.3"D |
| Drivers | DPC array with 28mm beryllium tweeter and dual 28mm midrange domes; 7" woofer |
| Impedance | Just under 4 ohms minimum (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.5dB/2.83V/1m (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 24.3 lb each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Ranked #27 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Perlisten Audio D215s: $9,000
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| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 123.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black, custom |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 31.7"H x 19.7"W x 25.6"D (805.2 x 500.4 x 650.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 15" (381mm) drivers |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 10 Hz | 93.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 12.5 Hz | 98.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 104.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 109.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 113.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 117.2 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 120.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 122.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 124.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 125.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 125.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 126.6 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 202.4 lbs / 91.8 kg |
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Ranked #61 of 97 in Large Powered Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Perlisten Audio R212s: $5,000
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| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.2 dB |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Country | United States |
| Dimensions | 23.6"H x 16.1"W x 19.7"D (599.4 x 408.9 x 500.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 12" (305mm) drivers |
| Enclosure | sealed |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Output SPL at 15 Hz | 98.3 dB |
| Output SPL at 20 Hz | 102.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 25 Hz | 107.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 31.5 Hz | 112.1 dB |
| Output SPL at 40 Hz | 116.0 dB |
| Output SPL at 50 Hz | 118.8 dB |
| Output SPL at 63 Hz | 120.6 dB |
| Output SPL at 80 Hz | 121.4 dB |
| Output SPL at 100 Hz | 121.7 dB |
| Output SPL at 125 Hz | 121.9 dB |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 106 lbs / 48.1 kg |
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