In this review, we will be comparing S7t and S7t Black Edition, two Passive Floor-standing speakers by Perlisten.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Perlisten S7t and Perlisten S7t Black Edition first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Perlisten S7t | Perlisten S7t Black Edition |
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| Brand | Perlisten
United States · founded 2016 | Perlisten
United States · founded 2016 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Frequency response | 22-37k Hz | 22-37k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 92.2 dB | 91.4 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 100 - 600W RMS watts | 100 - 600W RMS watts |
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| Weight | 55.70kg / 122.5lbs | 112.30kg / 247.1lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 50.98" x 9.45" x 15.75"
1294.9 x 240.0 x 400.1mm | 52.46" x 14.37" x 18.73"
1332.5 x 365.0 x 475.7mm |
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What size room are the Perlisten S7t and Perlisten S7t Black Edition speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Perlisten S7t |
Perlisten S7t Black Edition |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Good |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Good |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Poor |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both S7t and S7t Black Edition are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Perlisten S7t |
Perlisten S7t Black Edition |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
x -inch
|
x -inch
|
S7t features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer. On the other hand, the S7t Black Edition features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer.
Frequency Response
S7t and S7t Black Edition has exactly the same frequency range of 22-37k Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
S7t and S7t Black Edition have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. S7t sensitivity is rated at 92.2 dB and the S7t Black Edition's is at 91.4 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Perlisten S7t a more sensitive speaker compared to Perlisten S7t Black Edition, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the S7t and the S7t can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
S7t and S7t Black Edition have the same power range of 100 - 600W RMS watts.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Perlisten S7t Black Edition
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
S7t features Binding post type posts and S7t Black Edition has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Perlisten S7t's and Perlisten S7t Black Edition's external dimensions. Perlisten S7t has external dimensions of 1294.9 x 240.0 x 400.1mm (50.98 x 9.45 x 15.75inch) whereas Perlisten S7t Black Edition has external dimensions of 1332.5 x 365.0 x 475.7mm (52.46 x 14.37 x 18.73inch).
Perlisten S7t Black Edition is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 125mm wider, 37.6mm taller and 75.6mm deeper than Perlisten S7t.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Perlisten S7t Black Edition needs about 81% more floor or shelf area. Perlisten S7t Black Edition is 76mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Perlisten S7t Black Edition is 38mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Perlisten S7t is approximately 960.2cm2 / 148.8inch2 and base area of the Perlisten S7t Black Edition is approximately 1736.3cm2 / 269.1inch2. The S7t requires 45% less surface area than the S7t Black Edition which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Perlisten S7t weighs 55.70kg / 122.5lbs and the Perlisten S7t Black Edition weighs 112.30kg / 247.1lbs. This makes the S7t Black Edition 102% heavier than the S7t.
Here is a comparison of how S7t and S7t Black Edition's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Perlisten S7t Black Edition
 Sensitivity |
92 dB
vs
91 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Height |
1294mm
vs
1332mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Base Surface Area |
960cm2
vs
1736cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
19190USD
vs
30000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Perlisten S7t |
Perlisten S7t Black Edition |
| Brand |
Perlisten |
Perlisten |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
100 - 600W RMS watts |
100 - 600W RMS watts |
| Sensitivity |
92.2 dB |
91.4 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
3.2 ohms |
3.2 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
22-37k Hz |
22-37k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
|
|
| Woofer Size |
" |
" |
| Woofer Composition |
|
|
| Tweeter Size |
- |
- |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
No |
No |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1294.9mm (51") |
1332.5mm (52.5") |
| Width |
240.0mm (9.4") |
365.0mm (14.4") |
| Depth |
400.1mm (15.8") |
475.7mm (18.7") |
| Weight |
55.70kg (122.5lbs) |
112.30kg (247.1lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
|
| Labor Warranty |
|
|
Both are Perlisten, from different ranges - so the house sound is shared and the differences are mostly in scale, engineering and price.
| Area | Better | Why |
|---|
| Bass | evenly matched | Much the same reach (22Hz vs 22Hz). |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (92dB vs 91dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Headroom | evenly matched | Similar power handling (600W vs 600W). |
| Size | depends | Perlisten S7t is easier to place; Perlisten S7t Black Edition is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Price | A | Perlisten S7t is cheaper - $19,190 against $30,000, about 36% less. |
A Perlisten S7t B Perlisten S7t Black Edition
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Neither runs away with it - they trade advantages. Let the "depends" rows and your own room settle it. Match it to your room: we rate Perlisten S7t the better fit for a large room, and Perlisten S7t Black Edition for near-field listening and a small room. In a large or open-plan room, Perlisten S7t Black Edition has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, Perlisten S7t is the easier speaker to get right.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.