Short answer: the Perlisten A3m if sound quality matters most, the XTZ Spirit 4 if price matters most. The Perlisten A3m ranks #51 of 222 bookshelf speakers, rated 4.2/5, at $3,000. The XTZ Spirit 4 ranks #159, rated 3.4/5, at $477, $2,523 cheaper.
The XTZ Spirit 4 is the deeper-bass choice. Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass. Its bass reaches about 40Hz before falling 10dB, against 61Hz for the Perlisten A3m. The catch: The third-party measurement is low confidence.
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. The catch: 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 XTZ Spirit 4 if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Perlisten A3m if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass.
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
| XTZ Spirit 4 | Perlisten A3m | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $477 per pair | $3,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #159 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #51 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 40.0Hz (measured, Spinorama data) | approximately 61Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Enclosure | 2-way passive, rear-ported | Sealed |
| Drivers | 1” dome tweeter, 6.5” woofer | Two 8-inch carbon-fiber woofers; 35mm Teteron dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 13.8H x 7.5W x 10.6D in | 26.6 x 11.0 x 13.8 in each |
| Weight | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) each | 63.9 lbs (29 kg) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB | 87.4dB at 2.83V/1m |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms nominal; 3 ohms minimum |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.18 | 4.30 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.30 | 7.34 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) | 85.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Maximum SPL | - | 111.4dB peak at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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