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Perlisten Audio S7t Limited Edition Tower Speaker (Pair)

Limited Edition High-End Audiophile Speakers

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Perlisten Audio S7t Limited Edition Tower Speaker (Pair)

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Unveiling a Masterpiece in Acoustic Engineering

In the grand tapestry of audio excellence, few threads shine as brightly as the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition floorstanding speakers. These speakers are not just a testament to the art of sound; they are the embodiment of acoustic perfection, meticulously crafted for the connoisseur who seeks nothing but the pinnacle of performance. With only 50 pairs available worldwide, the S7t-Limited Edition emerges as an exclusive symphony of technology and design.

The Heart of the Sound - Advanced Woofer Technology

At the core of the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition's unparalleled sound reproduction is an advanced woofer system, engineered to push the boundaries of audio fidelity. The woofer's increased linear excursion and lowered inductance result in a deep, precise bass that maintains clarity even at the lowest frequencies. The enhancements extend to a redesigned voice coil and magnetic circuit, reducing distortion and elevating transient performance to deliver a pure, uncolored audio experience.

Enhanced Low-Frequency Capability: Revel in bass that is both powerful and controlled.
Redesigned Voice Coil and Magnetic Circuit: Experience sound with minimal distortion and exceptional clarity.
20% More Linear Excursion: Feel the depth and fullness of every note.

The Pinnacle of Power Handling - DPC-Array and Thermal Management

The S7t-Limited Edition speakers boast a state-of-the-art DPC-Array, a testament to Perlisten's commitment to providing robust power handling capabilities. Coupled with a massive aluminum heatsink, the transducers ensure that thermal compression is a concern of the past. This innovative thermal management system, including a secondary shorting ring and external copper heatsink, guarantees that your speakers will perform at their best, no matter the volume or duration of your listening session.

Massive Aluminum Heatsink: Keeps your sound precise even during extended playtimes.
Secondary Shorting Ring: Enhances cooling for consistent performance.

A Crossover Like No Other

The S7t-Limited Edition speakers feature an updated crossover design that's been meticulously optimized to complement the woofer and cabinet improvements. Hand-selected components sorted to 1% tolerances are paired-matched to a remarkable 0.5dB tolerance, ensuring that each speaker delivers a harmonious and balanced audio experience. This attention to detail in the crossover design is a commitment to auditory excellence that discerning listeners will appreciate.

Updated Crossover Design: Achieve perfect harmony between all components for a seamless audio experience.
Hand-Selected Components: Each element is chosen for its superior quality and acoustic properties.

Revolutionary TexTreme Carbon Fiber

The S7t-Limited Edition speakers are not just about sound; they're also a marvel of material innovation. Utilizing TexTreme Carbon Fiber in midrange drive units and woofers, these speakers offer a stiffness-to-weight ratio that's unmatched in the industry. This translates to dynamics that are both light and powerful, delivering an audio performance that is both nuanced and impactful.

TexTreme Carbon Fiber: Enjoy lighter-than-air dynamics with no compromise on power or performance.

An Edifice of Sound - Upgraded Cabinet Structure

The cabinet of the S7t-Limited Edition is an architectural wonder, combining upgraded structure with aesthetic beauty. Radiused carbon fiber over HDF side panels not only enhances the visual appeal but also increases cabinet stiffness and volume by 8%, all without enlarging the speaker's footprint. This design innovation ensures that every musical detail is captured and presented with utmost precision.

Radiused Carbon Fiber Over HDF Side Panels: A sturdier cabinet means a purer sound.

The Zenith of Isolation - Custom PERLISTEN Isolation/Damping System

In collaboration with IsoAcoustics, Perlisten has developed a custom isolation/damping system that sets a new standard for speaker stability and sound clarity. Custom isolation feet attenuate internal reflections and isolate the speakers from external vibrations, ensuring that what you hear is untainted by any interference.

Custom PERLISTEN Isolation/Damping System: Experience your music without unwanted vibrations or distortions.

A Seal of Excellence - Certification and Serial Number

Each Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition speaker is a work of art, individually signed, certified, and serialized by Perlisten CEO Dan Roemer. This personal touch is more than a signature; it's a guarantee of quality, a promise that your speakers are one of a mere 50 pairs in the world, each crafted with a level of care and precision that is unparalleled.

Individual Certification and Serialization: Own a unique piece of audio history, personally endorsed by the CEO of Perlisten.

Precision Measured - Klippel Nearfield Scans

Perlisten's dedication to excellence is evident in the meticulous measurements taken for each S7t-Limited Edition speaker. Klippel nearfield scans provide spinorama measurements specific to the pair you purchase, ensuring that you have a personalized understanding of your speaker's performance.

Klippel Nearfield Scans: Receive detailed measurements for an in-depth understanding of your speaker's capabilities.

Designed and Manufactured in the USA

In a world where the origin of manufacturing can be a murky affair, the S7t-Limited Edition stands out. Designed and manufactured at Perlisten's R&D headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, these speakers are a testament to American craftsmanship and innovation.

The Symphony of Features at a Glance

Type: Floorstanding speaker with unparalleled acoustic performance.
Woofer: Improved woofer design for exceptional low-frequency response.
DPC-Array: Advanced transducers with robust power handling and thermal management.
Crossover: Precision-engineered crossover with hand-selected components.
TexTreme Carbon Fiber: Innovative material use for dynamic and powerful sound reproduction.
Cabinet: Enhanced cabinet structure for increased stiffness and volume.
Isolation/Damping System: Custom system developed with IsoAcoustics for superior sound clarity.
Certification and Serial Number: Each speaker is a certified, unique masterpiece.
Measurement Data: Personalized Klippel nearfield scans for your specific pair of speakers.
Limited Edition: Only 50 pairs available globally, priced at $30,000 per pair.
Manufacturing Location: Proudly designed and manufactured in the USA.

Experience the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition Today

The Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition speakers are not just another addition to your home theater; they are the crowning jewel. With their impeccable design, unmatched performance, and the assurance of exclusivity, they offer an audio journey like no other. Dreamedia is at your service to weave this extraordinary piece into the fabric of your home theater system.

As you contemplate the addition of the S7t-Limited Edition to your audio ensemble, rest assured that this investment is not merely in a pair of speakers, but in a legacy of sound that will resonate for years to come. Contact Dreamedia to design your bespoke home theater system, and let the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition speakers be the heartbeat of your auditory adventure.

INNOVATIVE EVOLUTION

We’ve revisited all of what makes the S7 great, applied what we have learned, and have pushed the state of the art just that much further forward. We have updated the woofers to increase linear excursion, lowered inductance and increased low frequency capability. The DPC-Array, while maintaining the existing drive units and pattern control, we’ve coupled all 3 transducers to a massive aluminum heatsink that takes power handling and reduced thermal compression to all new levels. Even the crossover has been updated. Now all of the components are hand sorted to 1% tolerances. Final part values and pair matching to 0.5dB will be performed at our USA headquarters by our CEO, Dan Roemer. Each speaker will be measured using our Klippel nearfield scanner. The measurement data of each unit will be provided to the proud owner. The final step will be signing, certifying, and serializing each speaker. Truly a work of art like none other.

TEXTREME

The (TPCD) TexTreme carbon fiber used in our midrange drive units is also the key to the performance
of our woofers, resulting in lighter than-air dynamics and the impact you expect in a flagship Speaker that can play down to 20Hz in-room.
This technology is 30% lighter than standard carbon fiber of the same thickness, with increased strength
from using the unique process of stacking multiple layers. The unique weave is unmistakable and distributes break-up modes without sharp response peaks, while extending bandwidth. Simply perfect.

CNC MILLED DPC

For the S7t-Limited, we’ve taken the technology to another level by manufacturing the array using Aluminum 6061-T6 alloy. Starting with a 40mm thick billet, the array is milled using a 5-axis CNC. Each part is precisely cut to 0.1mm tolerances, heat treated and then ultimately anodized to the final cosmetic. The real benefit is not just cosmetic and mechanical. Here, the aluminum DPC doubles as a massive thermal heatsink for all three dome tweeters in the array conjoining the existing aluminum heatsinks that each tweeter assembly already employs. Unique to the S7t Limited, they are now thermally coupled to the aluminum DPC. This not only increases power handling and reduces thermal compression of the individual units, but also maintains the same temperature across all drive units. This ensures the complete DPC array tracks as a single unit, effectively avoiding thermal runaway of any one tweeter or any non-linear compression from one unit to the next. This technique is often applied in audio amplifier design, this is a first for multiple loudspeaker transducers.

IMPROVED WOOFER

With accurate transient response, low distortion, and excellent low frequency extension. Is it possible to improve upon this? Drawing on the existing Textreme thin ply carbon diaphragm (TPCD) and suspension components, we set out to improve low frequency capability and thermal management. The re-designed voice coil and magnetic circuit now enable 20% more linear excursion, yet further reduced the overall inductance. This was achieved by utilizing a secondary shorting ring and re-designed voice coil windings. The secondary shorting ring doubles as a large heatsink inside the motor structure, coupled to the external copper heatsink using a unique mounting system of aluminum fasteners. The external heatsink is floated above the rear of the t-yoke assembly allowing for convection cooling of the voice coil and heatsinks as the air flow created by the voice coil’s excursion quietly flows past. All of these refinements yield improvements in all key performance categories: Linear excursion, distortion, thermal compression, transient performance, and midrange clarity.

ISOACOUSTICS
ISOLATION

Working with the Engineers at IsoAcoustics, leveraged from their patented technology, we have developed a custom PERLISTEN™ isolation/damping system only available on the S7t-Limited. This provides a high degree of isolation while resisting lateral movement and oscillations to maintain alignment with the listening position. Internal reflections from the hard-supporting surface are attenuated resulting in greater sound clarity and openness. Furthermore, the massive 18 kg machined steel base keeps the speaker cabinet grounded.

UPDATED
CABINET WITH
CARBON FIBER

Initially intended for its stunning beauty and increased stiffness, the radiused panels also create a moderate 8% increase in cabinet volume without increasing the speaker’s footprint. The increased volume allows for full advantage to be taken of newly designed woofer’s excursion capabilities.

RE-DESIGNED
CROSSOVER

In order to take the S7t-Limited to new heights of performance we’ve not only revised the crossover design for the new cabinet and woofer, but for the Limited Edition we now are sorting all components to 1% tolerances. Furthermore, for the limited edition, each speaker pair and crossover are hand matched to within 0.5dB at our USA Research and Development headquarters located in Madison, WI. Here at our headquarters, we will perform Klippel nearfield scans of each speaker, pair match, certify and provide each customer with spinorama measurements of their actual speakers.

ENGINEERED &
PERCEPTUALIZED
IN USA

Here we have the ability to perform a full battery of measurements. And for a very limited and exclusive run of S7t’s, we will provide these measurements to the owner certifying the results. Each speaker will be individually signed and serialized by our CEO, Dan Roemer.

Our Review

Introduction

The Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition is a highly exclusive loudspeaker that has been garnering attention in the audio community. With only 50 pairs available worldwide, this limited edition speaker comes with a hefty price tag of $30,000 per pair. In this review, we will delve into the design, performance, and potential drawbacks of the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition, helping you determine if it's worth the investment.

Design and Build Quality

The limited edition nature of the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition adds an air of exclusivity to the speaker. Limited to just 50 pairs, this speaker is sure to turn heads and make a statement in any home theater setup. The upgraded woofer design and thermal management system are notable features that contribute to its exceptional performance. The redesigned voice coil and magnetic circuit, along with the lower overall inductance, result in improved linearity and reduced distortion.

To ensure optimal performance, the woofer features a secondary shorting ring that acts as a large heatsink. This is further complemented by an external copper heatsink, enhancing thermal management and preventing overheating. The custom isolation and damping system developed in collaboration with IsoAcoustics is another noteworthy addition, providing stability and isolating the speaker from external vibrations, ultimately improving sound clarity.

The cabinet of the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition has also undergone significant upgrades. The radiused carbon fiber over HDF side panels increase the cabinet's stiffness and volume by 8% without increasing the speaker's footprint. This not only enhances the aesthetics of the speaker but also contributes to improved sound reproduction.

Performance and Sound Quality

The Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition has gained a reputation for its high-end performance, being regarded as one of the finest loudspeakers available. The upgraded woofer design and thermal management system significantly improve its low-frequency capability and bass response. The enhanced linear excursion allows for deeper and more controlled bass, providing a rich and immersive audio experience.

Distortion reduction is a priority with the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition. The redesigned voice coil and magnetic circuit contribute to low distortion levels, resulting in improved transient response and accuracy. This ensures that every detail in the audio is faithfully reproduced, allowing for a more engaging and lifelike soundstage.

The revised crossover system is optimized to complement the changes made to the woofer and cabinet. This synergy between the components ensures seamless integration and balanced sound reproduction across the frequency spectrum. The Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition delivers a cohesive and natural soundstage, allowing you to immerse yourself in your favorite movies and music.

Component Matching and Certification

Perlisten takes great care in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of their speakers. Each component is paired-matched to a 0.5dB tolerance, guaranteeing precise performance. Additionally, all components are sorted to 1% tolerances before hand-matching each crossover and speaker pair. This meticulous process ensures that every Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition speaker delivers exceptional audio quality.

To further affirm the quality and authenticity of each speaker, Perlisten CEO Dan Roemer personally signs, certifies, and serializes each one. This attention to detail adds a personal touch to these limited edition speakers, making each pair a unique and collectible item.

Customers who purchase the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition also receive spinorama measurements specific to their purchased pair. This provides valuable data that can help optimize speaker placement and room acoustics, ensuring the best possible performance in your listening environment.

Potential Drawbacks

While the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition boasts impressive features and performance, there are a few potential drawbacks to consider. The limited availability of only 50 pairs worldwide may make it challenging for some consumers to acquire these speakers. Additionally, the high price point of $30,000 per pair places the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition firmly in the luxury audio category, making it a significant investment for most individuals.

To make an informed decision, it would be beneficial to have access to further information on the product's performance, sound characteristics, and customer reviews. While the limited edition nature of the speaker may limit the availability of such information, it would provide a more comprehensive assessment of the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition's strengths and weaknesses.

Conclusion

The Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition is undoubtedly a remarkable loudspeaker. Its high-end performance, improved low-frequency capability, and distortion reduction make it a compelling option for audio enthusiasts seeking the finest audio experience. The custom isolation/damping system and cabinet upgrades further enhance its stability and sound quality.

However, the limited availability and high price point may pose challenges for some consumers. It is essential to consider your budget and the exclusivity of the limited edition before making a purchase. Gathering additional information on the product's performance and customer reviews would also aid in making an informed decision.

Ultimately, the Perlisten S7t-Limited Edition offers an exceptional audio experience for those who seek uncompromising quality and are willing to invest in a top-tier loudspeaker.

Specifications

General Specifications

Type: Floor-standing, passive loudspeakers
Quantity: Sold as a pair
Limited Edition: Yes, only 50 pairs available worldwide
Speaker Type: Tower Speaker
THX Certification: THX Certified Dominus

Design and Construction

Cabinet Material: Radiused carbon fiber over HDF side panels
Base Construction: 20mm thick, 18kg (39.6lbs) stainless steel CNC machined silicon rubber base
Isolation System: Custom PERLISTEN isolation/damping system developed with IsoAcoustics
Heatsink: External Copper Heatsink with Convection Cooling
CNC Milled DPC: Aluminum 6061-T6 alloy, milled with 0.1mm tolerances

Driver Configuration

Bass Drivers: Redesigned for longer travel and improved performance
Mid/Tweeter Assemblies: Equipped with heatsinking to prevent compression/overheating issues
DPC-Array: Three transducers coupled to a massive aluminum heatsink

Crossover

Design: Revised crossover to optimize changes made to the woofer and cabinet
Components: Hand-sorted to 1% tolerances, hand matched to within 0.5dB
Certification: Pair-matched and certified at the company’s R&D headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin

Performance

Low-Frequency Capability: Improved low-frequency capability, down to 20Hz
Excursion: 20% more linear excursion for bass drivers

Manufacturing and Quality Control

Manufacturing Location: Perlisten headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin
Quality Control: Each speaker measured using Klippel nearfield scanner, with measurement data provided to the owner
Certification: Speakers signed, certified, and serialized by CEO Dan Roemer

Additional Features

IsoAcoustics Isolation: Provides high degree of isolation while resisting lateral movement and oscillations
TexTreme Technology: Midrange drive units constructed with TPCD TexTreme carbon fiber
Cabinet Volume: 8% increase in cabinet volume without increasing the speaker’s footprint