Perlisten A3t

The bass carries more midbass weight than is typical, bringing welcome warmth along with punchy drums and bass lines. The reviewer does not consider it a final word in low-frequency definition, but found the voicing effective and well suited to the speaker's overall musical character.

The overall presentation is praised for coherence and for conveying the natural character of real music, suggesting an integrated and engaging midband. There is a reported trace of coarseness or grain somewhere through the midrange, so listeners seeking a completely silky, ultra-refined vocal presentation may notice that limitation.

The review describes the treble as extended while retaining a natural overall sound. There are no specific complaints of glare or hardness, though the available commentary offers limited detail about its ultimate delicacy and resolution.

Clarity and soundstage depth are singled out as important to the A3t's convincing sense of naturalness. Depth layering is called excellent, while large-scale recordings are said to extend beyond and above the speakers with an appropriately generous sense of space.

The A3t is described as both natural and dynamic, with an unusually convincing way with large-scale music. Its voicing and dynamic expression reportedly invite the listener to turn up the volume and become more rewarding as levels rise.

The supplied specifications indicate a substantial bass-reflex tower with twin 215mm carbon-fibre woofers and a 35mm dome tweeter. However, the available reviews say little about cabinet finish, resonance control, terminals, fit and finish, or long-term durability.

The reviewed price is stated as $5,000 per pair, although another listing cites $2,495. At the $5,000-per-pair figure, the reviewer calls it the lowest-cost speaker they have heard that would be difficult to surpass for pure musical pleasure, an unusually strong endorsement of its competitiveness against peers.