Short answer: the Perlisten R5t. Both are rated 4.5/5 for sound quality (#33 and #32 of 228 floorstanding speakers), and the Perlisten R5t costs $8,790 against $21,990 for the Perlisten S7t, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The Perlisten R5t is the more accurate pick. 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 6.58 for the Perlisten S7t. 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 S7t: A flagship luxury tower with a beryllium tweeter and extremely accurate sound, slightly warm in balance and easy to drive. Watch for: 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.
Buy the Perlisten R5t. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $13,200 less than the Perlisten S7t.
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Mid-size floorstanding speakers with highly accurate, smooth sound and deep bass, bringing flagship refinement down to a more reachable price.
A flagship luxury tower with a beryllium tweeter and extremely accurate sound, slightly warm in balance and easy to drive.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Perlisten R5t | Perlisten S7t | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,790 per pair | $21,990 per pair |
| Ranked | #33 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #32 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Enclosure | 3-way, switchable bass reflex / acoustic suspension | 4-way, switchable bass reflex / acoustic suspension |
| Drivers | 3x 26mm silk dome (tweeter + 2 midrange), 2x 165mm (6.5”) HPF woofers | 28mm beryllium dome tweeter, 2x 28mm Textreme TPCD dome midranges, 4x 180mm (7”) Textreme TPCD woofers |
| Dimensions | 43.3”H x 9.1”W x 13.8”D (1100 x 230 x 350 mm) | 51”H x 9.4”W x 15.7”D (1295 x 240 x 400 mm) |
| Weight | 58.4 lbs (26.5 kg) each | 122.8 lbs (55.7 kg) each |
| Sensitivity | 89.0dB @ 2.83V/1m | 92.2dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum | 4 ohms nominal, 3.2 ohms minimum |
| Power Handling | 100-250W RMS recommended amplifier power | 100-600W RMS recommended amplifier power |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 24Hz (bass reflex) / 38Hz (acoustic suspension) | 22Hz (bass reflex) / 32Hz (acoustic suspension) |
| Certification | THX Dominus, THX Ultra | THX Dominus |
| Warranty | 5 years, extendable to 6 with product registration | 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) | 117dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 7.16 | 6.58 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.50 | 8.72 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44.6Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) | 56.4Hz (manufacturer spinorama data) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared.
Measurement data: Perlisten R5t (measured by the manufacturer) and Perlisten S7t (measured by the manufacturer), via spinorama.org.
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