Perlisten R12s

Introduction to the Perlisten R12s Subwoofer

The Perlisten R12s subwoofer stands out with its compact and elegant design. With dimensions of 42.8 cm in height, 36 cm in width, and 37.5 cm in depth, it easily fits into any interior. Its sleek and modern aesthetic allows it to blend discreetly into your living room or home theater.

Despite its compact size, the R12s hides impressive power under its hood. Thanks to its 12-inch (30 cm) speaker and 1000-watt amplification, it delivers deep and impactful bass that enhances the listening experience, whether for your movies, series, or favorite music.

Cutting-edge Technology for Exceptional Performance

At the heart of the Perlisten R12s is cutting-edge technology derived from the brand’s high-end models. Perlisten’s engineers designed this subwoofer from the ground up, optimizing each component to achieve sound reproduction with remarkable precision and fidelity.

The 12-inch speaker features a composite fiberglass cone, multiple aluminum shorting rings, oversized magnets, multilayer Nomex spiders, and a lightweight aluminum voice coil wire. This combination ensures great rigidity, excellent power handling, and minimal distortion.

The 1000 W RMS amplification, driven by a 48-bit DSP and a 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 processor, guarantees ultra-fast dynamic response to reproduce the most fleeting transients. Through proprietary nonlinear modeling techniques and Klippel laser measurements, Perlisten has optimized the speaker’s performance both in free field and within the subwoofer’s enclosed volume.

Total Immersion with Extended and Precise Bass

Specifically designed to reproduce the LFE (Low Frequency Effects) of modern films, the R12s excels in reproducing the deepest sub-bass while maintaining high precision in details. Its sealed cabinet provides a more linear response than bass-reflex models, delivering a sound that is both expansive and extremely defined.

Capable of reaching down to 16 Hz at -10 dB, this subwoofer literally immerses you in the heart of the action. Explosions, rumbles, impacts: each effect is rendered with striking realism. Yet, the R12s can also be discreet when needed, naturally blending into the mix without boomy or trailing effects.

On the music side, the R12s provides impressive support while respecting the tonal balance of your speakers. Whether you’re listening to jazz, pop, rock, or electronic music, the bass lines are articulated with great clarity. Midrange and treble emerge with preserved clarity, creating a coherent soundstage from the deepest bass to the highest midrange.

Comprehensive Connectivity and Intuitive Control

To adapt to all configurations, the Perlisten R12s offers very comprehensive connectivity. It accepts unbalanced signals on RCA and balanced signals on XLR, both in input and output. This allows you to easily integrate it into your stereo hi-fi or home theater system.

The subwoofer settings are intuitively managed through the dedicated app, available for download on iOS and Android. This app provides access to numerous advanced settings such as the 3 equalization modes (THX, Large Room, and Small Room), a 10-band parametric equalizer, and 3 memory slots to save your preferences. The 2.4-inch color touchscreen located on top of the subwoofer also allows access to these settings without using the app.

Whether you’re an audiophile, music lover, or film enthusiast, the Perlisten R12s subwoofer will meet your most demanding expectations. Combining power and precision, it enhances the soundtracks of your movies and the listening experience of your favorite tracks with a level of realism and immersion rarely achieved in this price range. A must-have!

Technical Specifications

Speaker

• Speaker: 300 mm with fiberglass cone
• Linear excursion: ±23.7 mm

Measurements

• Power: 1.0 kW effective (RMS)
• Sensitivity: 90 dB, 150 mV, 1.0 m
• Frequency response:
  • Standard (THX): 20 - 296 Hz (-6 dB), 16 - 380 Hz (-10 dB)
  • Large room: 16 - 296 Hz (-6 dB), 14 - 380 Hz (-10 dB)
  • Small room: 25 - 296 Hz (-6 dB), 19 - 380 Hz (-10 dB)

Sound Processing and Customization

• Processor: ARM Cortex M4 32-bit with double-precision floating point
• Digital Signal Processor (DSP): TI 48-bit
• Equalizer: 10-band parametric with 3 presets
• Low-pass filter: adjustable from 30 to 160 Hz (slopes: 6, 12, 18, 24 dB / octave)
• Settings: phase (0-270°), polarity (normal, inverted)

Connectivity and Control

• Inputs: Balanced XLR, unbalanced RCA
• Outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA (direct)
• Power-on: automatic or via 12 V trigger (XLR, RCA)
• User interface:
  • 2.4-inch color LCD touchscreen
  • App for iOS and Android

General

• Dimensions: 428 × 390 × 375 mm (H × W × D)
• Weight: 26.7 kg
• Finish: satin black