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Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #2 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Perlisten S4b: $8,000 per pair Perlisten Dealer Locator eBay
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. Measured bass extension of 78Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 84.5dB.
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) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 78Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| 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) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.35 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.01 |
| Weight | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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Ranked #21 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Perlisten R4b: $5,390 per pair Audio Advice eBay
Pros: The Ear’s dedicated review called it excellent value that punches well above its weight, and the measurements back it up: a 0.209dB on-axis deviation and 0.676 listening-window smoothness that are strong for a sealed standmount this size, with a fairly neutral on-axis tonal balance (a mild -0.16dB per octave tilt) and a predicted in-room smoothness of 0.66. THX Ultra certified, with a 3-way DPC-Array design (dual midrange domes flanking the tweeter) that’s unusual at this price.
Cons: Sealed acoustic-suspension loading trades reach for control: the measured -3dB point is 80.3Hz, shallow bass extension for a standmount this size. It’s sold only in Piano Black through specialty AV dealers rather than mainstream retail.
Full Perlisten R4b review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz (manufacturer specified) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 80.3Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Certification | THX Ultra |
| Country | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 15”H x 9.1”W x 9.3”D (382 x 230 x 236 mm) |
| Drivers | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofer |
| Enclosure | 3-way, sealed (acoustic suspension) |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Frequency Response (-10dB) | 45Hz-32kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum |
| Maximum SPL | 107.6dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 50-200W RMS recommended amplifier power |
| Sensitivity | 84.6dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.76 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.63 |
| Warranty | 5 years, extendable to 6 with product registration |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) each |
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Ranked #31 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Perlisten S5m: $15,990 per pair The Music Room eBay
Pros: An on-axis deviation of just 0.156dB, tighter than most standmounts, from the same beryllium-tweeter DPC-Array and THX Dominus certification as Perlisten’s S7t flagship. Both StereoNET and Stereo Magazine praised its bass precision and dynamics as unusual for a monitor this size, and its on-axis response is close to tonally neutral (a mild -0.05dB per octave tilt).
Cons: Listening-window smoothness (0.655) and sound-power smoothness (0.503) are middling for the price, with a bass-alignment Q of 2.0 pointing to a moderately resonant low-end rolloff, and at $15990/pair it’s priced closer to a flagship tower than a typical bookshelf speaker.
Full Perlisten S5m review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38.7Hz (derived, log-interpolated between manufacturer spinorama -9dB/-12dB points) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 76.0Hz (manufacturer spinorama data, vented configuration) |
| Certification | THX Dominus, THX Ultra |
| Country | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 23.6”H x 9.4”W x 15.7”D (600 x 240 x 400 mm), without stand |
| Drivers | 28mm beryllium dome tweeter, 2x 28mm Textreme TPCD dome midranges, 2x 180mm (7”) Textreme TPCD woofers |
| Enclosure | 3-way, switchable bass reflex / acoustic suspension |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.0 ohms minimum |
| Maximum SPL | 117dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 50-300W RMS recommended amplifier power |
| Sensitivity | 89.6dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.41 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.42 |
| Warranty | 5 years, extendable to 6 with product registration |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs (19.0 kg) each |
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Ranked #39 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Perlisten R5m: $6,590 per pair Audio Advice eBay
Pros: The standmount version of Perlisten’s DPC-Array platform (three silk-dome drivers plus dual 6.5” woofers), reaching a measured -6dB point of 50.5Hz. A directivity-index standard deviation of 3.01 is tight for a standmount this size. THX-adjacent R-series build quality at a lower price than Perlisten’s S-series. Measured bass extension of 61.7Hz (-3dB).
Cons: On-axis deviation of 0.264dB and sound-power smoothness of 0.511 are middling, with a fairly pronounced -0.29dB per octave downward tonal tilt and a bass-alignment Q of 2.40 pointing to a somewhat resonant low end. Like the rest of the R-series it’s sold only through specialty AV dealers with per-unit pricing.
Full Perlisten R5m review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41.1Hz (measured, spinorama.org; matches manufacturer-specified 40Hz -10dB point in bass reflex mode) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 61.7Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Country | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 21.5”H x 9.1”W x 13.2”D (546 x 230 x 336 mm) |
| Drivers | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 2x 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofers |
| Enclosure | 3-way, sealed / bass-reflex convertible |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 2.7 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 89.2dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.47 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.06 |
| Weight | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) each |
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Ranked #44 of 134 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - Perlisten A3m: $3,000 per pair Perlisten eBay
Pros: Manufacturer data shows a narrow 1.8dB reference band, 0.305dB on-axis average absolute deviation, 0.457 listening-window smoothness, and a rated 111.4dB peak at 1m. Its preference score rises from 4.30 to 7.34 with a subwoofer. A sealed cabinet, two 8-inch carbon-fiber woofers, and a controlled tweeter waveguide make this a high-output monitor. Measured bass extension of 85.8Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The low-quality vendor Spinorama data measures only 85.8Hz at -3dB, 74.1Hz at -6dB, and 55.7Hz at -12dB, conflicting with Perlisten’s much deeper in-room extension claim. A 3.70 sound-power directivity-index standard deviation and 0.295 predicted-in-room smoothness are merely average. It is large, heavy, 4-ohm nominal, and expensive at $3000/pair.
Full Perlisten A3m review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approximately 61Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 26.6 x 11.0 x 13.8 in each |
| Drivers | Two 8-inch carbon-fiber woofers; 35mm Teteron dome tweeter |
| Enclosure | Sealed |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal; 3 ohms minimum |
| Maximum SPL | 111.4dB peak at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87.4dB at 2.83V/1m |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.34 |
| Weight | 63.9 lbs (29 kg) |
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Large Size Floorstanding Speakers
Ranked #20 of 74 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers - Perlisten S7t: $21,990 per pair The Music Room eBay
Pros: Measures a genuine -3dB extension point of 56.4Hz and a Harman-style -6dB in-room extension of 45Hz, with a strong 0.80 listening-window smoothness score and a mild, slightly warm on-axis tonal tilt (-0.13dB per octave) rather than a bright or forward balance. It was the first speaker in Perlisten’s S-Series to earn THX Dominus certification, and independent reviewers took notice: Audioholics called it one of the finest loudspeakers it has ever reviewed, with Stereophile, Hi-Fi News and The Absolute Sound all adding favorable coverage. Measured bass extension of 22Hz (-10dB).
Cons: On-axis deviation of 0.178dB and a directivity-index standard deviation of 3.16 are solid without being exceptional, and a bass-alignment Q of 3.41 suggests a somewhat resonant, less tightly damped low-frequency rolloff. Pricing runs $19,990 to $23,990/pair depending on finish and dealer, since Perlisten has no fixed published MSRP and sells only through specialty AV dealers rather than mainstream retail.
Full Perlisten S7t review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 22Hz (bass reflex) / 32Hz (acoustic suspension) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56.4Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Certification | THX Dominus |
| Country | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 51”H x 9.4”W x 15.7”D (1295 x 240 x 400 mm) |
| Drivers | 28mm beryllium dome tweeter, 2x 28mm Textreme TPCD dome midranges, 4x 180mm (7”) Textreme TPCD woofers |
| Enclosure | 4-way, switchable bass reflex / acoustic suspension |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum |
| Maximum SPL | 117dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 100-600W RMS recommended amplifier power |
| Sensitivity | 92.2dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.58 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.72 |
| Warranty | 5 years, extendable to 6 with product registration |
| Weight | 122.8 lbs (55.7 kg) each |
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Ranked #21 of 74 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers - Perlisten R5t: $8,790 per pair Audio Advice eBay
Pros: Measures a -3dB extension point of 44.6Hz and a Harman-style -6dB in-room extension (lfx) of 29Hz, deep for a mid-size tower, with a strong 0.82 listening-window smoothness score and a predicted in-room smoothness of 0.63. THX Dominus and THX Ultra certified at a fraction of Perlisten’s S7t flagship price, and reviewers across Sound & Vision, Audiograde, SoundStage Ultra and HiFiReport all rated it highly for its class, with Audiograde naming it a Best of 2023 pick. Measured bass extension of 24Hz (-10dB).
Cons: On-axis deviation of 0.277dB and a pronounced -0.28dB per octave downward slope point to a warmer, less forward tonal balance, consistent with Sound & Vision’s review finding it leans analytical rather than warm and wanting more air in larger rooms. It’s sold only in Piano Black through specialty AV dealers, with per-unit pricing that varies noticeably by retailer.
Full Perlisten R5t review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 24Hz (bass reflex) / 38Hz (acoustic suspension) |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44.6Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| Certification | THX Dominus, THX Ultra |
| Country | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 43.3”H x 9.1”W x 13.8”D (1100 x 230 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 2x 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofers |
| Enclosure | 3-way, switchable bass reflex / acoustic suspension |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum |
| Maximum SPL | 113.0dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Power Handling | 100-250W RMS recommended amplifier power |
| Sensitivity | 89.0dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 7.16 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.50 |
| Warranty | 5 years, extendable to 6 with product registration |
| Weight | 58.4 lbs (26.5 kg) each |
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Ranked #32 of 74 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers - Perlisten R7t: $9,990 per pair Audio Advice eBay
Pros: The flagship of Perlisten’s R-series towers, a 4-way design with four 165mm woofers reaching a measured -3dB extension point of 49.1Hz. The Harman in-room extension estimate (lfx) is a deeper 38Hz, since that metric accounts for room gain the anechoic -3dB figure doesn’t. Sensitivity of 90.0dB makes it easy to drive at high output.
Cons: Listening-window smoothness (0.567) and sound-power smoothness (0.380) are middling for a flagship-tier tower, with on-axis deviation of 0.341dB, a fairly pronounced -0.29dB per octave downward tilt, and a predicted in-room smoothness of just 0.44. It’s sold only through specialty AV dealers at a per-unit price.
Full Perlisten R7t review and specifications →
| Bass Extension | 27Hz in bass-reflex mode |
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| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 49.1Hz (manufacturer spinorama data, vented configuration) |
| Country | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 49.9”H x 9.1”W x 13.8”D (1268 x 230 x 350 mm) |
| Drivers | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 4x 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofers |
| Enclosure | 4-way, bass-reflex / acoustic-suspension convertible |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.1 ohms minimum |
| Sensitivity | 90.0dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.31 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.12 |
| Weight | 105.8 lbs (48.0 kg) each |
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Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs)
Ranked #37 of 109 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Perlisten Audio D215s: $9,000 eBay
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 109.2 dB at 20 Hz and 123.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 15” (381mm) drivers has the headroom for demanding film bass in a large room.
Cons: The 805.2H x 500.4W x 650.2D mm cabinet and 91.8 kg mass make this a serious placement and moving commitment. A sealed cabinet still needs careful placement and calibration to avoid room-mode peaks.
Full Perlisten Audio D215s review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
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| Aux Input | No |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 123.2 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black, custom |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| 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 |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR (2, balanced), RCA (2, unbalanced) |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Optical Input | No |
| 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 |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 202.4 lbs (91.8 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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Ranked #71 of 109 in Large Home Subwoofers (Over 75 lbs) - Perlisten Audio R212s: $5,000 eBay
Pros: Independent CEA-2010 testing records 102.7 dB at 20 Hz and 119.2 dB through 40-80 Hz. The sealed enclosure with 2x 12” (305mm) drivers delivers substantial upper-bass output for movie effects and music.
Cons: Deep-bass output is more limited than the strong 40-80 Hz result suggests, so it is not the right choice when the lowest movie effects are the priority. The 599.4H x 408.9W x 500.4D mm cabinet and 48.1 kg mass still require deliberate placement and calibration.
Full Perlisten Audio R212s review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
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| Aux Input | No |
| CEA-2010-A Average (40-80Hz) | 119.2 dB |
| Cabinet Color | black |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| 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 |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA (2), XLR (2) |
| Measurement Source | Audioholics |
| Optical Input | No |
| 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 |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Warranty | 5 |
| Weight | 106 lbs (48.1 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- Independently measured by Audioholics; the published figures above come from this ASR subwoofer measurement thread.
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