Perlisten S5c is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Perlisten. It was released in 2023. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
2x 180mm TeXtreme TPCD
The speaker has a frequency range of 42-34k Hz and a sensitivity of 88.8 dB. Perlisten S5c has an MSRP of 12990$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Perlisten S5c 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 S5c Speaker
Perlisten S5c has a Frequency response range of 42-34k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 100 - 300W RMS watts.
Here we have a comparison of how S5c's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Perlisten S5c's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88.8 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Perlisten S5c 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 S5c with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Perlisten S5c is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Perlisten S5c plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Perlisten S5c
Even though the nominal impedance of the S5c is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Perlisten is 3 ohms Perlisten S5c 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 S5c need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
19–300 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
S5c features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Perlisten S5c External Dimensions and Weight
Perlisten S5c has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 166.93 x 23.46 x 11.81inch (4240.0 x 595.9 x 300.0mm ).
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 S5c is approximately 1787.7cm2 / 277.1inch2.
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WeightThe Perlisten S5c weighs 21.40kg / 47.1lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how S5c's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $20000
Cabinet type and Materials
Perlisten S5c 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 S5c come with a Grille?
S5c 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 S5c.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Perlisten S5c speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Perlisten S5c