The Perlisten Audio R18s Subwoofer embodies acoustic accuracy through innovative driver technology. Its precision-engineered components ensure optimal performance across a wide frequency range.
The R18s subwoofer utilizes a custom-engineered 460mm driver with a glass fiber composite diaphragm, designed for high rigidity and low mass. This driver, combined with multiple aluminum shorting rings and a lightweight aluminum voice coil wire, enables significant linear excursion of +/-23.7mm, maximizing low-frequency output while minimizing distortion. A 1.0kW amplifier powers the system, ensuring ample headroom with accuracy, controlled through a 48-bit DSP processing system. This allows for advanced control over the acoustics, responding in microseconds to varying signal inputs. Calibration using Klippel laser measurement ensures that the subwoofer performs optimally both in free air and within a cabinet. The incorporation of parametric equalization and adjustable low-pass filters facilitates precise tuning to match any room's acoustic characteristics.
Key Features
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Advanced Driver Design: The glass fiber diaphragm provides a balance of rigidity and lightness, effectively reproducing low frequencies with clarity.
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Dynamic Range Control: The powerful 1.0kW amplifier ensures the subwoofer maintains sonic integrity even at high volume levels.
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Precision DSP Processing: The 48-bit data path in the DSP allows for rapid adjustments to signal processing, enhancing sound accuracy.
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Multi-layer Design: Utilizing Nomex spiders and aluminum shorting rings prevents distortion, improving transient response and overall fidelity.
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Custom Tunable EQ: The 10-band parametric equalizer lets users tailor the subwoofer's response to their room acoustics, providing enhanced control over sound quality.
Technical Specifications
- Alignment: Acoustic suspension
- Amplifier: 1.0kW rms
- Display Interface: 2.4" LCD color touchscreen
- App: iOS and Android
- Processor: 32-bit ARM Cortex M4, double precision floating point math
- DSP Engine: Ti DSP 48-bit data paths
- Driver compliment: 460mm, Glass fiber diaphragm
- Linear excursion: +/-23.7mm
- Reference sensitivity: 95dB /150mV/ 1.0m
- Frequency Response: 20-288Hz (-6dB) / 16-340Hz (-10dB)
- Inputs: (1) Balanced XLR, (1) Unbalanced RCA
- Outputs: (1) Balanced XLR unbuffered, (1) Unbalanced RCA unbuffered
- Parametric EQ: 10-Band PEQ with 3 user presets
- Low Pass filter: Bypass, 30-160Hz, slope 6,12,18,24dB/oct
- Phase: Variable 0-270°
- Polarity: Normal / inverted
- Configurable: Auto turn-on and 12v Trigger XLR, RCA
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 618 x 570 x 575mm
- Weight: 57.3 kg (126 lbs.)
- Available finishes: Satin black
