Short answer: the Perlisten R5t. It ranks #33 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $8,790; the Perlisten R7t ranks #64, rated 4.3/5, and costs $9,990, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Perlisten R5t is the more accurate option. Mid-size floorstanding speakers with highly accurate, smooth sound and deep bass, bringing flagship refinement down to a more reachable price. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 7.16 against 6.31 for the Perlisten R7t. Watch for: 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.
Why pick the Perlisten R7t: The flagship R series tower, with four woofers, deep bass and high sensitivity that makes it easy to drive loud. Watch for: 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.
Buy the Perlisten R5t. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Perlisten R7t and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Measured Differences
- Close enough not to matter: preference score with a subwoofer (8.5 vs 8.1).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Perlisten R5t | Perlisten R7t | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,790 per pair | $9,990 per pair |
| Ranked | #33 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #64 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Enclosure | 3-way, switchable bass reflex / acoustic suspension | 4-way, bass-reflex / acoustic-suspension convertible |
| Drivers | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 2x 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofers | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 4x 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofers |
| Dimensions | 43.3”H x 9.1”W x 13.8”D (1100 x 230 x 350 mm) | 49.9”H x 9.1”W x 13.8”D (1268 x 230 x 350 mm) |
| Weight | 58.4 lbs (26.5 kg) each | 105.8 lbs (48.0 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 89.0dB @ 2.83V/1m | 90.0dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum | 4 ohms nominal, 3.1 ohms minimum |
| Power Handling | 100-250W RMS recommended amplifier power | - |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 24Hz (bass reflex) / 38Hz (acoustic suspension) | - |
| Certification | THX Dominus, THX Ultra | - |
| Warranty | 5 years, extendable to 6 with product registration | - |
| Country | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| Maximum SPL | 113.0dB peak (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 7.16 | 6.31 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.50 | 8.12 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44.6Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) | 49.1Hz (manufacturer spinorama data, vented configuration) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Bass Extension | - | 27Hz in bass-reflex mode |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Perlisten R5t: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audiograde and Sound & Vision.
- Perlisten R7t: Spinorama.org measurements.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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