Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex In-wall speaker by Perlisten. It was released in 2023. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
DPC-Array: 1x 28mm Beryllium tweeter, 1x 28mm TeXtreme TPCD
The speaker has a frequency range of 57-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 89.7 dB. Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling has an MSRP of 7590$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling 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.)
**This post contains affiliate links, and we will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through our links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Frequency Response of the Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling Speaker
Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling has a Frequency response range of 57-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 50 - 250W (with 80Hz HPF); 50 - 150W (full range) SPL Capability @1m (100-20kHz) 113.7dB peak; 111.0dB peak <3% 2nd, 3rd harmonics Certification THX C watts. With a minimum frequency of 57 Hz, S3ic In-Ceiling 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 S3ic In-Ceiling's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling?
Impedance and Sensitivity
Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.2 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89.7 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling 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 S3ic In-Ceiling with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
90dB of the Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling plays in your room →
Running more than one pair from a single amplifier? Check the load it would present →
Minimum Impedance of the Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling
Even though the nominal impedance of the S3ic In-Ceiling is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Perlisten is 3.2 ohms Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling 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 S3ic In-Ceiling need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
15–240 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
Set your own conditions and we will rank every amplifier we cover.
Prefer to browse? See every integrated amplifier we cover.
Input Type
S3ic In-Ceiling features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Work out what gauge speaker cable this run needs →
Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling External Dimensions and Weight
Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
Cabinet type and Materials
Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling 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 S3ic In-Ceiling come with a Grille?
S3ic In-Ceiling 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 S3ic In-Ceiling.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling