Perlisten S5c black lacquer

The Perlisten S5c center speaker is a model designed to meet the needs of ambitious home theater setups. With meticulous acoustic engineering and refined design, it is aimed at users seeking faithful and immersive sound reproduction.

Revolutionary Acoustic Design

At the heart of the S5c lies Perlisten’s exclusive DPC-Array (Directivity Pattern Control) system. This innovative technology employs a set of three 28 mm domes, featuring a beryllium dome at the center and two ultra-light TPCD (Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm) domes arranged vertically. The result of 18 months of intensive simulations and prototyping, this system delivers exceptional directivity control, remarkable precision, and unparalleled smoothness in the midrange and high frequencies.

The speaker also incorporates custom-designed woofers with thin-ply carbon diaphragms (TPCD). These drivers, housed in a compact acoustic suspension enclosure, ensure predictable and perfectly tuned low-frequency performance for multichannel systems.

Breathtaking Sound Performance

The S5c impresses with its technical specifications. With a sensitivity of 88.8 dB (2.83V/1m) and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms, it offers a linear frequency response from 80 Hz to 20 kHz (±1.5 dB). Its frequency range extends from 42 Hz to 34 kHz (-10 dB), with typical bass extension in real-world environments down to 33 Hz.

Capable of delivering impressive peak sound pressure levels (SPL) of 113.6 dB, the S5c maintains remarkably low harmonic distortion, under 3% for 2nd and 3rd order harmonics. This exceptional performance allows it to faithfully reproduce even the most complex dialogues and sound effects, even at high volumes.

Elegant and Functional Design

The S5c features a sophisticated design that blends seamlessly into modern interiors. Its dimensions of 240 x 596 x 338 mm (H x W x D) make it a compact center speaker, ideal for setups where space is limited. The high-gloss black finish adds a touch of elegance and refinement to the overall aesthetic.

Despite its relatively modest size, the S5c weighs 21.4 kg, reflecting the quality of its construction and materials. This weight contributes to the speaker’s stability and reduces unwanted vibrations, ensuring pure and uncolored sound reproduction.

Unmatched Versatility

While primarily designed as a center speaker for high-end home theater systems, the S5c proves to be surprisingly versatile. Its 3-way configuration and extended frequency response make it suitable for a wide variety of audio content, from crystal-clear dialogues to the most dynamic sound effects.

Compatible with a wide range of amplifiers, the S5c recommends an amplification power between 100 and 300 W RMS. This generous range allows users to choose the electronics that best suit their needs and budget while ensuring optimal performance.

Perfect Integration into Multichannel Systems

The S5c has been designed to integrate seamlessly into Perlisten home theater setups. It shares the same DPC-Array system as other speakers in the S series, ensuring exceptional tonal consistency across the entire system. This harmonization enables uniform and immersive sound reproduction, essential for a high-quality cinematic experience.

The THX Dominus and THX Ultra certifications attest to the S5c’s exceptional ability to faithfully reproduce cinematic soundtracks, even in large rooms. These certifications guarantee that the speaker meets the highest standards of sound quality and performance.

A Successful Evolution

The S5c was born from user demand for a more compact version of the renowned S7c. Perlisten rose to the challenge by creating a center speaker that retains most of the performance of its larger counterpart while adapting to smaller spaces and medium-sized screens.

Despite its reduced size, the S5c delivers nearly identical sound pressure levels, sensitivity, and low-frequency performance as the S7c. This technical achievement highlights Perlisten’s expertise in acoustic design and their ability to optimize performance in a more compact format.

Technical Specifications

Configuration

• 3-way acoustic speaker with suspension
• DPC-Array (Dual Parallel Cone Array) drivers:
  • 2 beryllium tweeters, 28 mm
  • 2 Textreme TPCD (Thin Ply Carbon Diaphragm) midrange drivers, 28 mm

Audio Performance

• Sensitivity: 88.8 dB / 2.83 V / 1.0 m
• Impedance: 4 Ω nominal, 3.2 Ω minimum
• Frequency response (-10 dB): 42 - 34 kHz
  • Linearity: 80 - 20 kHz ± 1.5 dB
• Typical bass extension in real-world conditions: 33 Hz
• Sound pressure level (SPL) capacity at 1 m (100-20 kHz):
  • 113.6 dB peak
  • 111.0 dB peak < 3% - 2nd and 3rd harmonics

Physical Characteristics

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 240 × 596 × 338 mm
• Weight: 21.4 kg

Other Specifications

• Recommended amplification: 100 - 300 W RMS
• Certification: THX Dominus, THX Ultra