Perlisten A4t
Perlisten’s A4t pairs a commanding three-woofer format with measured poise: Hifinews found higher-than-specified sensitivity and an impressively even response free from major irregularities. Its gently descending upper-frequency balance suggests a smooth, composed presentation, while the 35mm dome tweeter and substantial output capability promise effortless scale for serious full-range systems.
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Sound Quality
51/100
Build Quality
50/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Measured sensitivity exceeded the published specification, supporting strong amplifier compatibility and output potential.
The midrange and treble response was largely free of irregularities, indicating smooth tonal consistency.
Cons
The measured response trends gently downward through the midrange and treble, which may suit listeners seeking a more relaxed rather than explicitly forward top end.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 51/100
The available source is principally a laboratory report rather than a subjective listening review. Its measurements indicate a gently declining mid/treble balance with generally smooth response, but provide little listener-based evidence on spatial performance, bass character, or dynamic expression.
Bass
50/100
The lab report does not offer subjective comments on bass extension, control, texture, or room interaction. Although the published specification suggests substantial low-frequency capability, the review evidence supplied does not establish how that translates in listening.
Mid
51/100
Hi-Fi News measured a broad lift from roughly 800Hz to 1.5kHz, followed by a gently declining overall mid/treble trend. The supplied review does not describe vocal timbre, tonal body, or crossover coherence in listening terms.
Treble
53/100
The measured axial response declines by around 3.5dB from 1kHz to 20kHz, while remaining largely free of irregularities. This points to a smooth response profile, but the review does not say whether the top end sounds airy, restrained, bright, or refined.
Soundstage Imaging
50/100
The supplied lab report does not discuss soundstage width, depth, image focus, or placement sensitivity. There is no listening evidence here to characterize its imaging performance.
Dynamics
50/100
Hi-Fi News reports sensitivity above Perlisten's published figure, including 89.1dB over 500Hz-8kHz. It does not describe musical attack, large-scale slam, composure at volume, or dynamic compression in use.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
50/100
The supplied review contains no direct assessment of cabinet finish, bracing, driver execution, terminals, or long-term durability. The product data lists a substantial three-woofer bass-reflex design, but the available review does not evaluate its workmanship.
Value for Money
85/100
Listed at approximately $5,999-$6,990, the A4t competes in a demanding premium-floorstander market. None of the supplied review material compares it with peers or addresses whether its performance justifies the asking price.
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Specifications
- Enclosure Alignment
- 2-1/2 way Bass Reflex
- Driver compliment
- Tweeter: 35mm, composite Teteron dome Woofers: (3) 215mm, carbon fiber diaphragm
- Sensitivity
- 88.6dB / 2.83v / 1.0m
- Impedance
- 4Ω nominal / 3.1Ω min
- Response Linearity
- 100 - 10kHz +/-2.0dB window
- Frequency Response
- 35 - 27kHz (-6dB) 28 - 27kHz (-10dB)
- Typical In Room bass extension
- 28 Hz (-6dB) 19 Hz (-10dB)
- Overall Dimensions
- 1285H x 280W x 450D mm 50.6H x 11.0W x 17.7D inches
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- 50 - 350W
- SPL capability @1m (100-20kHz)
- 114.0dB peak 111.0dB peak <3% 2nd, 3rd Harmonics
Manufacturer's Description — Perlisten
A4t our most affordable package
Perlisten DNA in our most affordable package. The A-Series will give you a little taste of what Perlisten has to offer.
a4t overview
The A4t is the top of the food chain of the A-Series. The addition of the third woofer spreads the load for demanding bass and is ideal for larger rooms or those who want the best the A-Series has to offer. The A4t offers the lowest best-in-class distortion and is a contender for any audiophile application. The A4t is also equally at home in an immersive audio or cinema setting and pairs perfectly with the other A-Series SKUs.
It's all in the details
The A4t is a floor-standing speaker that features a bespoke 35mm composite Teteron dome tweeter mounted in a unique waveguide, along with three bespoke 215mm carbon fiber woofers in a bass reflex enclosure. The A4t also has a custom-engineered crossover and cabinet. This is Perlisten through and through.
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