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Perlisten D15s Subwoofer, THX Dominus Certified

The Perlisten D15s represents innovation in the realm of subwoofers. Its compact acoustic suspension enclosure houses a 380 mm driver equipped with a composite carbon fiber diaphragm. This cutting-edge technology, known as Thin Ply Carbon Diaphragm (TPCD), utilizes a unique TexTreme carbon fiber weave, offering exceptional rigidity while being 30% lighter than standard carbon. The result is a transducer capable of rapid and precise movements, essential for faithfully reproducing the most demanding low frequencies.

Attention to detail doesn’t stop there. The speaker’s electromagnetic motor incorporates multiple aluminum shorting rings, an oversized magnet, and a lightweight aluminum wire voice coil. These elements, combined with a multi-layer Nomex suspension, allow for an impressive linear excursion of ±30 mm, ensuring distortion-free sound reproduction even at high volume levels.

Power Mastered by Advanced Electronics

At the heart of the D15s is a class D amplifier capable of delivering a colossal 2000 W RMS short-term power. This power reserve allows the subwoofer to effortlessly reproduce the fastest transients and most dynamic passages. But the true feat lies in controlling this power.

An ARM Cortex M4 32-bit processor, paired with a DSP engine with 48-bit data paths, manages all functions and protection systems. This advanced processing architecture enables the D15s to react in microseconds to audio signal variations, ensuring optimal sound reproduction and protecting the speaker from overloads.

Seamless Flexibility and Integration

Integrating the D15s into your audio system is facilitated by a multitude of adjustment options. The 10-band parametric equalizer, with three user presets, allows fine-tuning of the subwoofer’s response to your room’s acoustics. The adjustable low-pass filter from 30 to 160 Hz, with slopes up to 24 dB/octave, ensures a smooth transition with your main speakers.

The variable phase from 0 to 270° and polarity inversion offer additional tools for optimizing integration. The balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, along with corresponding unbuffered outputs, ensure compatibility with a wide range of audio equipment.

A Modern and Intuitive User Interface

The D15s stands out with its sophisticated user interface. A 2.4-inch color LCD touchscreen provides quick and intuitive access to the subwoofer’s various settings. For an even more user-friendly experience, Perlisten offers a mobile app compatible with iOS and Android. This app uses Bluetooth Low Energy technology to communicate with the subwoofer, offering full remote control of the settings.

Performance and THX Dominus Certification

The THX Dominus certification is a mark of exceptional quality, reserved for equipment capable of delivering reference performances in spaces up to 184 m³. The D15s is the smallest single subwoofer to achieve this prestigious certification, demonstrating its remarkable capabilities in terms of power, precision, and low distortion.

The frequency response of the D15s is impressive, reaching 20 Hz (-6 dB) in THX EQ mode, and even dropping to 16 Hz (-6 dB) with Boost equalization for large rooms. This extension into the extreme low end allows for faithful reproduction of the deepest effects in movie soundtracks and the lowest notes in music recordings.

Technical Specifications

Audio Performance

• THX Dominus Certification
• Type: acoustic suspension
• Amplifier: 2.0 kW peak effective
• Reference sensitivity: 92 dB / 150 mV / 1.0 m

Speaker

• 380 mm carbon fiber diaphragm
• Linear excursion of ±30 mm

Frequency Response

• THX Equalization: 20-320 Hz (-6 dB), 16-395 Hz (-10 dB)
• Amplification Equalization (large room): 16-320 Hz (-6 dB), 14-395 Hz (-10 dB)
• Attenuation Equalization (small room): 24-320 Hz (-6 dB), 18-395 Hz (-10 dB)

Signal Processing

• ARM Cortex M4 32-bit processor, double-precision floating-point calculation
• Texas Instruments (TI DSP) digital signal processor, 48-bit data paths
• 10-band parametric equalizer with 3 user presets
• Low-pass filter: bypass, 30-160 Hz, slope of 6, 12, 18, 24 dB/octave
• Variable phase from 0 to 270°
• Normal or inverted polarity

Connectivity

• Inputs:
  • 2 balanced connectors (XLR)
  • 2 unbalanced connectors (RCA)
• Outputs:
  • 2 unbuffered balanced connectors (XLR)
  • 2 unbuffered unbalanced connectors (RCA)

User Interface

• 6.1 cm color LCD touchscreen
• Application for iOS and Android systems
• Configurable auto power-on and 12 V trigger: XLR 1, XLR 1+2, RCA 1, RCA 1+2

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 528 × 500 × 500 mm
• Weight: 46.0 kg