Perlisten R5m
Perlisten’s R5m brings a technically ambitious three-way stand-mount platform, combining a DPC array, dual 165mm woofers and switchable bass-reflex or acoustic-suspension alignment. Its THX Dominus certification, 40Hz-rated extension and 113.2dB peak capability signal serious system potential, while SpeakerDecision confirms its premium 4-ohm, 89.2dB passive design. A high-output compact speaker engineered for demanding music and cinema systems.
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Sound Quality
80/100
Build Quality
80/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Three-way passive stand-mount design with 4-ohm impedance and 89.2dB sensitivity.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 80/100
The supplied review identifies the R5m as a three-way passive bookshelf speaker but offers no listening impressions. It does not describe its tonal balance, detail, imaging, bass performance, or ability to play loudly.
Bass
80/100
The available review provides no listening observations about bass depth, control, texture, or room interaction. It therefore offers no reviewer evidence on how the R5m's low end performs in practice.
Mid
80/100
No reviewer comments are supplied on vocal realism, instrumental timbre, midrange clarity, or coherence. The review does not establish a reported midband character.
Treble
80/100
The supplied material contains no listening remarks about treble extension, air, detail, brightness, or refinement. There is no reviewer evidence of how the top end sounds with music.
Soundstage Imaging
80/100
No comments are provided on stereo width, depth, image focus, speaker disappearance, or placement sensitivity. The available review does not assess spatial performance.
Dynamics
80/100
The review does not discuss punch, microdynamic expression, high-level composure, or amplifier demands in listening. Its real-world dynamic character is not addressed.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
80/100
The supplied review lists the R5m's basic configuration and price but does not assess cabinet finish, terminal quality, driver execution, or resonance control. Reviewers say little about construction quality or long-term durability.
Value for Money
85/100
The available review lists a price of $3,295, placing the R5m in a premium stand-mount segment. It offers no comparison with similarly priced rivals and no opinion on whether the performance or construction justifies that asking price.
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Specifications
- Enclosure alignment
- 3-way bass reflex / acoustic suspension
- Driver compliment
- DPC-Array: 26mm(3) Silk dome Woofers: 165mm(2) HPF diaphragms
- Sensitivity
- 89.2dB / 2.83v / 1.0m
- Impedance
- 4Õ nominal / 2.7Õ min
- Response Linearity
- 80 - 20kHz +/-1.5dB window
- Frequency Response (-10dB)
- Bass reflex: 40 - 32kHz Acoustic suspension: 47 - 32kHz
- Typical In Room bass extension
- Bass reflex: 37Hz Acoustic suspension: 43Hz
- Dimensions (HxWxD)
- 546 x 230 x 336mm 21.5 x 9.0 x 13.2"
- Weight
- 17.5 kg (38.5 lbs.)
- Recommended Amplifier Power
- 100 - 250W RMS
- SPL capability @1m (100-20kHz)
- 113.2dB peak <3% - 2nd, 3rd Harmonics
- Certification
- THX Dominus, THX Ultra
- Available finishes
- Piano black
Manufacturer's Description — Perlisten
R5m MONITOR
The R-series Monitor is a culmination of S-series patented technology with materials developed from the ground up in every part of the design just like it’s big brothers. The R5m is a true Chameleon with enough bass extension to offer an amazing 2 channel experience, the heart of a reference level 2.1 system, the LCR for a home theater, or surrounds in that monster R-series System. The option for a fully vented full range experience or a sealed enclosure, help transform this speaker to adapt to any system.
Experience Unmatched Sound Quality
Our R-Series products are available in a single, carefully selected High Gloss Black finish that complements most home interior designs. Enjoy the timeless design with exceptional performance, all in one stunning finish.
It's all in the details
Designed to be mounted on optional stand, or mounted to a wall with our tilt swivel bracket. Sharing “trickle-down” technology from our flagship S-Series, the DPC-Array here based on three 26mm domes, guarantees excellent directivity control and timbre matching with all R-Series speakers. The Silk diaphragms developed ground up, chosen specifically their smooth, effortless representation of midrange and treble. The 165mm woofers are made from our proprietary HPF pulp, two years in development, bringing new technology to one of the oldest materials used in loudspeaker design. The R5m can be aligned as bass reflex or acoustic suspension depending on specific tastes. Rich, dynamic bass matched with advanced mid/treble directivity pattern control and silky highs offer best in class performance.
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- Absoulute Audio plus Video — in-store — Aiken, South Carolina, United States (website)
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- The Music Room — online and in-store — Erie, Colorado, United States (website)
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- Addicted to Audio — online and in-store — Epping, Victoria, Australia (website)
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- Atelier 13 Audio — in-store — Forest Hills, Tennessee, United States (website)
- Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
- Audio Gallery — online and in-store — Las Rozas de Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain (website)
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