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What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- The DPC (Directivity Pattern Control) array, with its computer-modeled waveguide and specific driver arrangement, delivers exceptional soundstage cohesion and image placement, creating a more immersive listening experience.
- The brand employs a multi-driver design with carefully chosen materials, such as beryllium and thin-ply carbon diaphragms, to achieve ultra-low distortion and precise sound reproduction.
- Perlisten products are designed for seamless integration, achieving true timbre matching across their range of in-room, in-wall, and in-ceiling speakers, ideal for creating comprehensive audio/video systems.
- They are the first to achieve THX Certified Dominus status, indicating these speakers offer high output with low distortion, and can fill large rooms without compromising sonic quality.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "Overall, one of the best performing speakers I have seen. There is a magic in the midrange that is uncanny and was a characteristic that made me tilt my head and go "hold on… let's hear that again" as I went through my library of music." (https://www.erinsaudiocorner.com/loudspeakers/perlisten_s4b)
- "The S7t does a much better job than average of delivering flat treble that is rich in detail without being ugly or rolled off. The result is a treble tonality reminiscent of the best tube amps which sound gorgeous but not tone-shaped." (https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/best-speakers-20k-40k-series-perlisten-s7t-se-review)
- "But from the moment the track's bleating intro synth started to hit my consciousness, I knew the Perlistens were special. Such broad soundstage and focused imaging I'd heard from only a few other loudspeakers, all far more expensive." (https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/1198-perlisten-audio-s5t-loudspeaker)
- "The Perlisten speakers give an exceptionally natural-sounding presentation. They are really superb at relaying all the subtleties in this concert." (https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/speaker/surround-sound-speaker-systems-reviews/perlisten-audio-r5m-based-5-2-channel-home-theater-system-review)
- "The first feature that I observed in relation to the R7t's' sound, and the defining one, was their disappearing act. I've only heard a few high-end tower speakers that could better it—the Magico A3 and Vivid Audio Giya G4 come to mind—and each of these speakers is far more expensive than the R7t." (https://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/1128-perlisten-audio-r7t-loudspeaker)
Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
As for as tech breakthroughs, we have our patented DPC array: a tweeter inside two midranges. This improves sensitivity and dynamics through such light drivers (3g or less).
Across our entire line, you’re getting 3D soundstaging, detail, dynamics, and low distortion. Most noticeable to the listener is the way sound propagates throughout the room: we focus on a wide dispersion left and right, and slightly limit it top to bottom to minimize first reflections on the floor and ceiling. This makes the speakers easier to place.
As you move up price in our line, the extent to which we do this passive beamforming on the vertical axis descends into a lower and lower frequency.
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Perlistens are generally not difficult to run. Take the S7t for example: High 80s, low 90s sensitivity. That can run with anything. But, because Perlistens can play so loud, they do like a lot of power to fully show off.
Two brands we generally pair Perlisten with: On the upper end is Audioflight from Italy. On the budget friendly end, Primare. But they've been paired with so much—we haven't come across a pairing they don't work with unless it's a 3W triode tube amp due to insufficient power.
Products
Lineup comparison
We think it's helpful to understand how their products compare. To learn more about each, scroll to the section above to click through to individual product pages.
R5T
- Positioning: The entry-level model in the R-Series lineup.
- Description: Offers a great balance of performance and affordability, featuring the DPC-Array technology for precise sound control. Uses 165mm woofers made from HPF pulp, providing a rich bass experience, similar to the R7T but with fewer woofers, making it ideal for smaller rooms and tighter budgets.
R7T
- Positioning: A mid-range model in the R-Series, offering advanced features at a competitive price.
- Description: Features DPC-Array and long-excursion woofers, delivering low distortion and excellent directivity. Shares many technologies with the S-Series, like the S5T, but at a more accessible price point.
S5T
- Positioning: A high-performance model in the S-Series, designed for slightly smaller rooms.
- Description: Features advanced DPC-Array and thin-ply carbon diaphragm woofers, offering nearly the same SPL and sensitivity as the S7T. Provides a full-range performance similar to the flagship S7T but in a more compact form.
S7T
- Positioning: The flagship model in the S-Series, representing the pinnacle of Perlisten's audio technology.
- Description: Features DPC-Array and beryllium dome tweeters, delivering exceptional accuracy and dynamic range. Offers the most sophisticated sound experience in the lineup.
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
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