S shadyJ Speaker of the House Staff member Oct 16, 2006 12,053 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #1 Perlisten Audio’s introduction made a big splash in the high-end AV world with their acclaimed Signature loudspeaker series. In our in-depth reviews of their S7t , D215s, and S4b speakers, they did everything right; they had looks, brains, and brawn. The only problem is that they were expensive and were priced out of reach for the majority of loudspeaker buyers. With that in mind, Perlisten decided to launch a more affordable loudspeaker line that kept the core technologies of the Signatures but used less exotic and therefore less expensive components. They called this line the “Reference” series, and they have recently expanded it so that almost every Signature product has a Reference series counterpart. The Reference series promises a large fraction of the same performance as the Signature series but at roughly half the cost. Read our preview article to learn about what Perlisten's Reference speakers may bring to the table... READ: Perlisten Expands Reference Series Loudspeakers for a More Affordable THX Dominus Experience Reactions: ryanosaur, AcuDefTechGuy, j_garcia and 1 other person
Perlisten Audio’s introduction made a big splash in the high-end AV world with their acclaimed Signature loudspeaker series. In our in-depth reviews of their S7t , D215s, and S4b speakers, they did everything right; they had looks, brains, and brawn. The only problem is that they were expensive and were priced out of reach for the majority of loudspeaker buyers. With that in mind, Perlisten decided to launch a more affordable loudspeaker line that kept the core technologies of the Signatures but used less exotic and therefore less expensive components. They called this line the “Reference” series, and they have recently expanded it so that almost every Signature product has a Reference series counterpart. The Reference series promises a large fraction of the same performance as the Signature series but at roughly half the cost. Read our preview article to learn about what Perlisten's Reference speakers may bring to the table... READ: Perlisten Expands Reference Series Loudspeakers for a More Affordable THX Dominus Experience
XEagleDriver Audioholic Chief Oct 4, 2008 811 0 43 Columbia SC Mar 1, 2022 #2 MSRP: $4,995 each - R7t, $3,495 - R5t each, $4,995 each - R5m, $2,995 each - R5c, $2,495 each - R4b, $1,995 each - R4s, $2,995 each - R5i, $2,495 each - R4i, $4,995 each - R212s, $3,995 each - R210s First Impression: Gotta Have It! Click to expand... With the "each" MSRPs listed above, you must live in some rarified air to conclude: "Gotta Have It". across a manufacturer's entire speaker line. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
MSRP: $4,995 each - R7t, $3,495 - R5t each, $4,995 each - R5m, $2,995 each - R5c, $2,495 each - R4b, $1,995 each - R4s, $2,995 each - R5i, $2,495 each - R4i, $4,995 each - R212s, $3,995 each - R210s First Impression: Gotta Have It! Click to expand... With the "each" MSRPs listed above, you must live in some rarified air to conclude: "Gotta Have It". across a manufacturer's entire speaker line. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
H Hetfield Audioholic Samurai Nov 23, 2016 2,781 0 63 50 Mar 1, 2022 #3 Yeah I'm positive these are insanely awesome but affordable I would not describe them exactly. They are quite expensive. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
Yeah I'm positive these are insanely awesome but affordable I would not describe them exactly. They are quite expensive. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
S shadyJ Speaker of the House Staff member Oct 16, 2006 12,053 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #4 Most people have a spare kidney that can bring in a few extra thousand, so getting these speakers shouldn't be that big of a deal, You can also sell segments of your liver as well as one of your lungs. I don't get what the big deal is! Reactions: FIqbal, panteragstk, gene and 3 others
Most people have a spare kidney that can bring in a few extra thousand, so getting these speakers shouldn't be that big of a deal, You can also sell segments of your liver as well as one of your lungs. I don't get what the big deal is!
H Hetfield Audioholic Samurai Nov 23, 2016 2,781 0 63 50 Mar 1, 2022 #5 I should say though affordable is different for everyone. There are people out there that think this is a bargain. I always have to keep that in mind but often forget. Again I'm sure they are absolutely fantastic. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
I should say though affordable is different for everyone. There are people out there that think this is a bargain. I always have to keep that in mind but often forget. Again I'm sure they are absolutely fantastic. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
H highfigh Seriously, I have no life. Sep 14, 2008 24,215 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #6 shadyJ said: Most people have a spare kidney that can bring in a few extra thousand, so getting these speakers shouldn't be that big of a deal, You can also sell segments of your liver as well as one of your lungs. I don't get what the big deal is! Click to expand... I had big plans for that kidney! Thanks. Thanks a lot. Reactions: FIqbal and ryanosaur
shadyJ said: Most people have a spare kidney that can bring in a few extra thousand, so getting these speakers shouldn't be that big of a deal, You can also sell segments of your liver as well as one of your lungs. I don't get what the big deal is! Click to expand... I had big plans for that kidney! Thanks. Thanks a lot.
Eppie Audioholic Ninja Jan 22, 2021 4,082 0 36 The Great White North Mar 1, 2022 #7 Some interesting options there as a pair of S4b bookshelves is only $1k more ($8k) than the R5t towers ($7k) yet the R5m monitors are $10k. I hope you get the R5t and R4b in for review as I'm curious what they have to offer at the lower price point.
Some interesting options there as a pair of S4b bookshelves is only $1k more ($8k) than the R5t towers ($7k) yet the R5m monitors are $10k. I hope you get the R5t and R4b in for review as I'm curious what they have to offer at the lower price point.
ryanosaur Audioholic Overlord Sep 14, 2018 11,686 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #8 Exciting to see. Cool preview. Definitely still too rich for many, but comparable in price for what I might consider an extravagant flagship tower that could be affordable to many without pushing the bounds of decency. (We can discuss what's decent some other time... suffice it to say, this isn't 1% territory... but it's also not my territory, either. )
Exciting to see. Cool preview. Definitely still too rich for many, but comparable in price for what I might consider an extravagant flagship tower that could be affordable to many without pushing the bounds of decency. (We can discuss what's decent some other time... suffice it to say, this isn't 1% territory... but it's also not my territory, either. )
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #9 LOL, I wouldn't call them affordable either, but I do have to say they look pretty impressive and would love to hear them. Reactions: panteragstk and ryanosaur
LOL, I wouldn't call them affordable either, but I do have to say they look pretty impressive and would love to hear them.
Eppie Audioholic Ninja Jan 22, 2021 4,082 0 36 The Great White North Mar 1, 2022 #10 ryanosaur said: Exciting to see. Cool preview. Definitely still too rich for many, but comparable in price for what I might consider an extravagant flagship tower that could be affordable to many without pushing the bounds of decency. (We can discuss what's decent some other time... suffice it to say, this isn't 1% territory... but it's also not my territory, either. ) Click to expand... Is it just me, or does that boundary inch its way up as you get older? I spent double on my current bookshelves compared to what I was expecting going into the store and didn't foresee an upgrade afterwards. Then last year started looking at BMRs, then Arendals, Paradigm Founders. Even looked at Focals and KEF Reference. The older I get, the more tempted I am to splurge on that final shot for audio Nirvana. Might be tough to find a place to audition Perlisten though. Reactions: j_garcia and ryanosaur
ryanosaur said: Exciting to see. Cool preview. Definitely still too rich for many, but comparable in price for what I might consider an extravagant flagship tower that could be affordable to many without pushing the bounds of decency. (We can discuss what's decent some other time... suffice it to say, this isn't 1% territory... but it's also not my territory, either. ) Click to expand... Is it just me, or does that boundary inch its way up as you get older? I spent double on my current bookshelves compared to what I was expecting going into the store and didn't foresee an upgrade afterwards. Then last year started looking at BMRs, then Arendals, Paradigm Founders. Even looked at Focals and KEF Reference. The older I get, the more tempted I am to splurge on that final shot for audio Nirvana. Might be tough to find a place to audition Perlisten though.
ryanosaur Audioholic Overlord Sep 14, 2018 11,686 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #11 Eppie said: Is it just me, or does that boundary inch its way up as you get older? I spent double on my current bookshelves compared to what I was expecting going into the store and didn't foresee an upgrade afterwards. Then last year started looking at BMRs, then Arendals, Paradigm Founders. Even looked at Focals and KEF Reference. The older I get, the more tempted I am to splurge on that final shot for audio Nirvana. Might be tough to find a place to audition Perlisten though. Click to expand... That, and as prices for everything creep higher, it seems to justify spending an additional amount on getting what you used to be able to get below $5K per pair.
Eppie said: Is it just me, or does that boundary inch its way up as you get older? I spent double on my current bookshelves compared to what I was expecting going into the store and didn't foresee an upgrade afterwards. Then last year started looking at BMRs, then Arendals, Paradigm Founders. Even looked at Focals and KEF Reference. The older I get, the more tempted I am to splurge on that final shot for audio Nirvana. Might be tough to find a place to audition Perlisten though. Click to expand... That, and as prices for everything creep higher, it seems to justify spending an additional amount on getting what you used to be able to get below $5K per pair.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #12 BMRs are still on my radar too. I've heard them already and know they sound great. If the car wasn't so pricey to fix right now, I would have bought them already. Reactions: ryanosaur
BMRs are still on my radar too. I've heard them already and know they sound great. If the car wasn't so pricey to fix right now, I would have bought them already.
ryanosaur Audioholic Overlord Sep 14, 2018 11,686 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #13 j_garcia said: BMRs are still on my radar too. I've heard them already and know they sound great. If the car wasn't so pricey to fix right now, I would have bought them already. Click to expand... C'mon... Dennis still has some Piano Black Towers waiting on a new owner... ready to ship!
j_garcia said: BMRs are still on my radar too. I've heard them already and know they sound great. If the car wasn't so pricey to fix right now, I would have bought them already. Click to expand... C'mon... Dennis still has some Piano Black Towers waiting on a new owner... ready to ship!
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #14 ryanosaur said: C'mon... Dennis still has some Piano Black Towers waiting on a new owner... ready to ship! Click to expand... Believe me, I would like to have the towers as well For what I spent on the car so far, I could have bought them. Reactions: ryanosaur
ryanosaur said: C'mon... Dennis still has some Piano Black Towers waiting on a new owner... ready to ship! Click to expand... Believe me, I would like to have the towers as well For what I spent on the car so far, I could have bought them.
Eppie Audioholic Ninja Jan 22, 2021 4,082 0 36 The Great White North Mar 1, 2022 #15 ryanosaur said: C'mon... Dennis still has some Piano Black Towers waiting on a new owner... ready to ship! Click to expand... Band-Maid is playing at the Fillmore in DC in October. Might be a good opportunity to sneak a pair of towers back home. "Oh honey, I just happened to meet Dennis while I was down there...." Reactions: ryanosaur
ryanosaur said: C'mon... Dennis still has some Piano Black Towers waiting on a new owner... ready to ship! Click to expand... Band-Maid is playing at the Fillmore in DC in October. Might be a good opportunity to sneak a pair of towers back home. "Oh honey, I just happened to meet Dennis while I was down there...."
Pogre Audioholic Slumlord Jul 29, 2016 16,146 0 113 56 Mesa, Arizona Mar 1, 2022 #16 ryanosaur said: Exciting to see. Cool preview. Definitely still too rich for many, but comparable in price for what I might consider an extravagant flagship tower that could be affordable to many without pushing the bounds of decency. Click to expand... You're touching on something I'm wondering too. How does this budget-friendly, entry level Perlisten Reference line sound/perform compared to other companies' flagship speakers for ~the same price?
ryanosaur said: Exciting to see. Cool preview. Definitely still too rich for many, but comparable in price for what I might consider an extravagant flagship tower that could be affordable to many without pushing the bounds of decency. Click to expand... You're touching on something I'm wondering too. How does this budget-friendly, entry level Perlisten Reference line sound/perform compared to other companies' flagship speakers for ~the same price?
ryanosaur Audioholic Overlord Sep 14, 2018 11,686 0 113 Mar 1, 2022 #17 Pogre said: You're touching on something I'm wondering too. How does this budget-friendly, entry level Perlisten Reference line sound/perform compared to other companies' flagship speakers for ~the same price? Click to expand... I think the THX Dominus rating says a lot: High output at low distortion. I think you will find many other offerings still won't come close to the possibilities these may offer. Reactions: Pogre
Pogre said: You're touching on something I'm wondering too. How does this budget-friendly, entry level Perlisten Reference line sound/perform compared to other companies' flagship speakers for ~the same price? Click to expand... I think the THX Dominus rating says a lot: High output at low distortion. I think you will find many other offerings still won't come close to the possibilities these may offer.
Pogre Audioholic Slumlord Jul 29, 2016 16,146 0 113 56 Mesa, Arizona Mar 1, 2022 #18 ryanosaur said: I think the THX Dominus rating says a lot: High output at low distortion. I think you will find many other offerings still won't come close to the possibilities these may offer. Click to expand... Ah, yes. Good point. That Dominus certification alone is pretty big. I wasn't taking that into consideration at all.
ryanosaur said: I think the THX Dominus rating says a lot: High output at low distortion. I think you will find many other offerings still won't come close to the possibilities these may offer. Click to expand... Ah, yes. Good point. That Dominus certification alone is pretty big. I wasn't taking that into consideration at all.
Pogre Audioholic Slumlord Jul 29, 2016 16,146 0 113 56 Mesa, Arizona Mar 1, 2022 #19 Pogre said: That Dominus certification alone is pretty big. Click to expand... Provided that's what's important to any prospective buyers, but then they're not targeting average Joe either... I'd like to check out an all Perlisten system sometime and get a taste of the Dominus experience.
Pogre said: That Dominus certification alone is pretty big. Click to expand... Provided that's what's important to any prospective buyers, but then they're not targeting average Joe either... I'd like to check out an all Perlisten system sometime and get a taste of the Dominus experience.
H Hetfield Audioholic Samurai Nov 23, 2016 2,781 0 63 50 Mar 1, 2022 #20 Yeah I used to chase THX certified equipment until I got a THX processor and it was awful. I honestly don't care at all if that stamp is on anything. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
Yeah I used to chase THX certified equipment until I got a THX processor and it was awful. I honestly don't care at all if that stamp is on anything. Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk
