Perlisten R7t vs KLH Model Seven

Short answer: the Perlisten R7t. It ranks #64 of 226 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $9,990. The KLH Model Seven ranks #132, rated 4.0/5, at $4,999.98, $4,990.02 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.

Why pick the Perlisten R7t: 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 tradeoff: 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.

The case for the KLH Model Seven: The flagship of KLH’s Model collection: a sealed 3-way with a 13” woofer, a 5” midrange and a 1” aluminum dome tweeter on a wide baffle. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured KLH Model Five (4.76 Spinorama preference score).

Buy the Perlisten R7t. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $4,990.02 you would save on the KLH Model Seven does not close the gap.

About the ratings: the KLH Model Seven’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.6 to 4.3, so this verdict could change once it is measured.

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The Two Speakers In Full

Perlisten R7t: $9,990 per pair Audio Advice eBay

Same family: the Perlisten R4b (smaller bookshelf, rated 4.5/5), the Perlisten R5m (larger bookshelf, rated 4.3/5), the Perlisten R5t (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4.5/5), the Perlisten R5c (smaller center, rated 4.5/5), the Perlisten R7c (larger center, estimated 4.4/5) and the Perlisten R4s (surround, rated 4.4/5).

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 →

Released	Mar 2022 (4 years ago)
Bass Extension	27Hz in bass-reflex mode
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

• Links
  • Perlisten R7t Official Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Manufacturer Measurements (spinorama.org)
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KLH Model Seven: $4,999.98 per pair Estimated KLH eBay

Same family: the KLH Model Three (bookshelf, estimated 3.8/5), the KLH Model Four (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.8/5) and the KLH Model Five (smaller floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4/5).

Pros: The flagship of KLH’s Model collection: a sealed 3-way with a 13” woofer, a 5” midrange and a 1” aluminum dome tweeter on a wide baffle. KLH rates it 38Hz to 20kHz (±3dB) and 26Hz at -10dB, deep enough that many rooms won’t need a subwoofer, with 115dB maximum output.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured KLH Model Five (4.76 Spinorama preference score). Free-field sensitivity is 88dB and its wide cabinet takes a lot of floor space.

Full KLH Model Seven review and specifications →

Bass Extension (-10dB)	26Hz (manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	38Hz (manufacturer specified)
DIY Kit	No
Dimensions	36”H x 18”W x 9.8”D (914 x 457 x 248 mm)
Drivers	1” aluminum dome tweeter, 5” pulp paper midrange, 13” pulp paper woofer
Frequency Response	38Hz - 20kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified)
Maximum SPL	115dB in-room (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	88dB free-field, 91dB in-room (manufacturer specified)
Weight	67.9 lbs (30.8 kg)
Woofer Cabinet	sealed

• Links
  • Official KLH Model Seven Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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