Short answer: the Perlisten A3m. It ranks #51 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $3,000. The Philharmonic BMR Monitor ranks #134, rated 3.6/5, at $2,200, $800 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Philharmonic BMR Monitor is the more accurate, deeper-bass choice. Three-way bookshelf speakers with premium drivers, a well-built cabinet and extremely wide dispersion for a broad soundstage. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.02 against 4.30 for the Perlisten A3m. Its bass reaches about 47Hz before falling 3dB, against 85.8Hz for the Perlisten A3m. Watch for: A 1-2dB bump around 2-3kHz creates a “glare” on vocals, guitars, and strings that the reviewer noticed consistently across many tracks.
The Perlisten A3m is the better-sounding pick. A sealed high output monitor with dual 8 inch woofers and a waveguide tweeter, a great match for a subwoofer in a home theater. Watch for: 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.
Buy the Perlisten A3m. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $800 you would save on the Philharmonic BMR Monitor does not close the gap.
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Three-way bookshelf speakers with premium drivers, a well-built cabinet and extremely wide dispersion for a broad soundstage.
A sealed high output monitor with dual 8 inch woofers and a waveguide tweeter, a great match for a subwoofer in a home theater.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Philharmonic BMR Monitor | Perlisten A3m | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2200 per pair | $3,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #134 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #51 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 32Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | approximately 61Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 20”H x 8”W x 12.5”D (508 x 203.2 x 317.5 mm) | 26.6 x 11.0 x 13.8 in each |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal; 3 ohms minimum |
| Drivers | 6” Ceramic woofer, Balanced Mode Radiator 2.5” midrange, RAAL 64-10X OEM tweeter | Two 8-inch carbon-fiber woofers; 35mm Teteron dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 84dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87.4dB at 2.83V/1m |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) each | 63.9 lbs (29 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.02 (spinorama.org) | 4.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.67 (spinorama.org) | 7.34 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | Sealed |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111.4dB peak at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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