relatively coherent but will lack heft in low end unless you boundary load at the front wall since that is the design philosophy used here. Extended Bass Shelf Design. Which imo is a good thing for SBIR. Has controlled imaging presentation with some shimmer being forward but never being brittle sounding. They're best played with a competently made solid state amp. A Class AB, D will be best for it. Tubes make the bite and harmonics step forward more than necessary. making them sound "show roomy" @alpha3
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@alpha3 yup, best to demo them for sure |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgOsME15Atk Just in case you missed the review—it includes a comparison with the SVS Ultra Pinnacle and MoFi SourcePoint 888 in addition to articulation of its sound characteristic and quality. The A Series is Perlisten’s entry-level lineup. Although it uses larger 8.5" woofers, it is not THX-certified. This series was intentionally designed as a cost-reduced platform and does not incorporate the full DPC (Directivity Pattern Control) array found in the S and R Series, which is key to meeting THX requirements. Both the S5t and R5t have achieved THX Dominus certification (rated for large rooms around 6,500 cu. ft), which demands extremely high SPL output with minimal distortion. As of 2026, only Perlisten’s S and R Series tower speakers have earned THX Dominus certification worldwide. If your application includes home theater use, it may be worth stretching your budget to at least the R5t (6.5" drivers) or S5t (7" drivers). You are welcome. |
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