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Perlisten D12s Subwoofer: Combines Power, Precision, and Versatility

The Perlisten D12s stands out with its meticulous design and cutting-edge technology. At the heart of this subwoofer is a 300 mm driver featuring a composite carbon fiber diaphragm. This ultra-light and rigid diaphragm allows for an impressive linear excursion of +/- 30 mm, ensuring precise low-frequency reproduction without distortion. The speaker’s motor incorporates multiple aluminum shorting rings, an oversized magnet, and a lightweight aluminum wire voice coil, all contributing to a fast response and low distortion.

The D12s enclosure is crafted with particular care. The front baffle, 8 cm thick, ensures exceptional rigidity and minimizes unwanted vibrations. An acoustic suspension (sealed box) alignment was chosen for its linear frequency response and ability to integrate harmoniously into the listening room.

Controlled Power for Deep and Precise Bass

The Perlisten D12s is powered by a Class D amplifier delivering an impressive 1.5 kW RMS short-term power. This power reserve allows the subwoofer to effortlessly reproduce the most dynamic passages while maintaining perfect control over the driver. Amplification management and safety functions are handled by a 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 floating-point processor, capable of reacting in microseconds to ensure optimal performance under all circumstances.

Audio signal processing is entrusted to a 48-bit DSP (digital signal processor), the result of Perlisten’s extensive research. This DSP enables advanced parametric equalization with 10 bands and 3 user presets, offering maximum flexibility for adapting the subwoofer to its acoustic environment.

Certified Performance for the Most Demanding Installations

The Perlisten D12s boasts impressive performance that has earned it the THX Dominus certification. This certification, achieved using a pair of D12s, guarantees the subwoofer’s ability to deliver deep and powerful bass in spaces up to 184 m², with a listening distance of up to 6 meters. The D12s frequency response ranges from 20 Hz to 289 Hz (-6 dB) in THX EQ mode, even reaching down to 16 Hz (-10 dB), ensuring faithful reproduction of the lowest frequencies.

The reference sensitivity of 92 dB (150 mV / 1.0 m) demonstrates the system’s efficiency, while the ability to reach sound pressure levels of 120 dB without audible distortion showcases Perlisten’s technological mastery.

Easy Integration with Advanced Features

The Perlisten D12s stands out for its ease of integration and adjustment. The 2.4-inch color LCD touchscreen provides quick and intuitive access to the subwoofer’s various settings. For even more advanced control, a dedicated mobile app (available for iOS and Android) allows fine-tuning of all aspects of the D12s operation.

Notable features include an adjustable low-pass filter from 30 to 160 Hz with different slopes (6, 12, 18, 24 dB/octave), a variable phase from 0 to 270°, and the ability to invert polarity. These options allow perfect integration with main speakers, regardless of the audio system.

The D12s is also designed to operate in a multi-subwoofer configuration, with the ability to manage up to eight units in the same room. This flexibility optimizes low-frequency response and evens out level variations between different listening positions.

Elegant and Functional Design

Despite its impressive performance, the Perlisten D12s maintains relatively compact dimensions (448 x 420 x 450 mm), facilitating its integration into various environments. Its sleek and elegant design, available in a piano black finish, fits all interiors. The build quality is impeccable, with a substantial weight of 41 kg that attests to its solid construction.

The connection panel offers great flexibility with balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs, allowing easy integration into both hi-fi and home theater systems. The auto power-on function and 12V trigger ensure practical everyday use.

Technical Specifications

Acoustics

• Alignment: Acoustic suspension
• Reference sensitivity: 92 dB, 150 mV, 1.0 m
• Certification: THX Dominus

Frequency Response

• THX Equalization: 20-289 Hz (-6 dB), 16-330 Hz (-10 dB)
• Boost Equalization (large room): 16-289 Hz (-6 dB), 14-330 Hz (-10 dB)
• Cut Equalization (small room): 25-289 Hz (-6 dB), 19-330 Hz (-10 dB)

Amplification and Processing

• Amplifier: 1.5 kW short-term effective
• Processor: ARM Cortex M4 32-bit, double-precision floating-point
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP) engine: TI DSP, 48-bit data paths

Speaker

• Cone: 300 mm carbon fiber
• Linear excursion: ±30 mm

Connectivity

Inputs

• 2 balanced XLR
• 2 unbalanced RCA

Outputs

• 2 unbuffered balanced XLR
• 2 unbuffered unbalanced RCA

Settings

• Parametric equalizer: 10 bands with 3 user presets
• Low-pass filter: Bypass, 30-160 Hz, slope 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/octave
• Phase: Variable 0-270°
• Polarity: Normal, inverted
• Configurable auto power-on and 12 V trigger:
  • XLR 1
  • XLR 1+2
  • RCA 1
  • RCA 1+2

User Interface

• Screen: 6.1 cm color LCD touchscreen
• App: iOS and Android

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 448 × 420 × 450 mm
• Weight: 41.0 kg