Perlisten A2s Surround Sound is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Perlisten. It was released in 2023. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
Tweeter: 35mm composite Teteron dome Woofer: (1) 215mm carbon fiber diaphragm
The speaker has a frequency range of 59-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 86.8 dB. Perlisten A2s Surround Sound has an MSRP of 1990$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
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Frequency Response of the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound Speaker
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound has a Frequency response range of 59-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50 – 200W watts. With a minimum frequency of 59 Hz, A2s Surround Sound delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how A2s Surround Sound's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 2000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound's 59Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound's nominal impedance level is
6 ohms but can go down to as low as
4.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
86.8 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound
Nominal Impedance of the 6 Ohms makes the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound a relatively difficult to drive speaker compared to more frequently found 8 ohms speakers from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Perlisten A2s Surround Sound is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound plays in your room →
Running more than one pair from a single amplifier? Check the load it would present →
Minimum Impedance of the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound
Even though the nominal impedance of the A2s Surround Sound is 6 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Perlisten is 4.5 ohms Perlisten A2s Surround Sound so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
20–200 W
per channel into 6 ohms.
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Input Type
A2s Surround Sound features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound External Dimensions and Weight
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 17.72 x 11.02 x 8.7inch (450.1 x 279.9 x 221.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Perlisten A2s Surround Sound is approximately 618.6cm2 / 95.9inch2.
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Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $2000
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound
Cabinet type and Materials
Perlisten A2s Surround Sound has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Wall Mounting
A2s Surround Sound doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound come with a Grille?
A2s Surround Sound comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Perlisten A2s Surround Sound speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Perlisten A2s Surround Sound