The Perlisten R4s ranks #34 out of 188 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Perlisten
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#34 Perlisten R4s: $4,390 per pair Audio Advice eBay
Pros: A THX Ultra certified three-way speaker with Perlisten’s DPC array, a 26mm tweeter flanked by two 26mm midrange domes, and a 6.5” woofer in a sealed cabinet. Perlisten’s measurements show an exceptionally flat response (0.14 on-axis deviation) with very controlled vertical directivity, for a preference score of 5.77 that reaches 8.46 with an ideal subwoofer.
Cons: Perlisten designs it as a surround and height speaker, so bass is limited, 78.1Hz (-3dB) and about 50Hz (-10dB), and it needs a subwoofer for music. Sensitivity is 86.5dB with a 4 ohm load. The data comes from Perlisten.
How it compares: Just above it: Revel Ultima2 Gem2 - $7803 more, 0.1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Wharfedale Linton 85 - $196 cheaper, 1.4Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 49.8Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 78.1Hz (measured, manufacturer data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 14.9”H x 9.1”W x 6.8”D (378 x 230 x 173 mm) |
| Drivers | 26mm soft dome tweeter, 2x 26mm soft dome midrange (DPC array), 6.5” woofer |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.7 ohms minimum) |
| Maximum SPL | 109.5dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.77 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.46 |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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