The Perlisten S5m ranks #31 out of 112 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
Brand: Perlisten
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#31 Perlisten S5m: $6,495 each World Wide Stereo eBay
Pros: The tightest on-axis deviation of any Perlisten model added this round, just 0.156dB, from the same beryllium-tweeter DPC-Array and THX Dominus certification as the flagship S7t in a standmount cabinet. Both StereoNET and Stereo Magazine praised its bass precision and dynamics as unusual for a monitor this size.
Cons: Listening-window smoothness (0.655) and sound-power smoothness (0.503) trail the S7t and R4b added in the same batch, and at roughly $12,990-13,990/pair it’s priced closer to a flagship tower than a typical bookshelf speaker.
How it compares: Just above it: Selah Audio Purezza - 4.6Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Wharfedale Linton 85 - $4795 cheaper, 4.5Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (in-room) | 29Hz (bass reflex) / 32Hz (acoustic suspension) |
|---|---|
| Certification | THX Dominus, THX Ultra |
| Country | Designed in the United States (Verona, Wisconsin) |
| Dimensions | 23.6"H x 9.4"W x 15.7"D (600 x 240 x 400 mm) (23.6 x 9.5 x 15.7 in), without stand |
| Drivers | 28mm beryllium dome tweeter, 2x 28mm Textreme TPCD dome midranges, 2x 180mm (7") Textreme TPCD woofers |
| Enclosure | 3-way, switchable bass reflex / acoustic suspension |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz-20kHz +/-1.5dB |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.0 ohms minimum |
| Max SPL | 117dB peak |
| Power Handling | 50-300W RMS recommended amplifier power |
| Sensitivity | 89.6dB @ 2.83V/1m |
| Warranty | 5 years, extendable to 6 with product registration |
| Weight | 41.9 lbs / 19.0 kg (41.8 lbs) each |
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