Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex In-wall speaker by Perlisten. It was released in 2023. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
2x 165mm HPF cones
The speaker has a frequency range of 40-32k Hz and a sensitivity of 89.4 dB. Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall has an MSRP of 6590$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall 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 R5i-C In-Wall Speaker
Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall has a Frequency response range of 40-32k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50 - 250W RMS watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, R5i-C In-Wall delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how R5i-C In-Wall's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.3 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89.4 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall
Even though the nominal impedance of the R5i-C In-Wall is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Perlisten is 3.3 ohms Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall 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 R5i-C In-Wall need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–250 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
R5i-C In-Wall features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall External Dimensions and Weight
Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.73 x 26.18 x 4.37inch (297.9 x 665.0 x 111.0mm ).
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 R5i-C In-Wall is approximately 738.2cm2 / 114.4inch2.
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Cabinet type and Materials
Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall 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.
Does the Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall come with a Grille?
R5i-C In-Wall 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 R5i-C In-Wall.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Perlisten R5i-C In-Wall