Perlisten S5i-C In-Wall Center Channel Speaker

The Perlisten S5i-C in-wall center channel speaker is the powerful, articulate heart of a world-class architectural home cinema, designed to bring reference-level performance to a completely invisible form factor. Based on the award-winning S5m monitor, this is the center channel implementation, adapted for flawless in-wall integration. It is one of the only in-wall speakers in the world to be THX Certified Dominus, a mark of its extraordinary capability. The S5i-C ensures every line of dialogue is delivered with pristine clarity and dynamic impact, anchoring the on-screen action with a level of realism and precision that is simply breathtaking from a speaker you can't even see.

Key Features

• THX Certified Dominus: One of the only in-wall speakers in the world to achieve THX's highest certification for a center channel, guaranteeing reference performance in large home cinemas.
• Proprietary DPC-Array: The core of the speaker is the patent-pending DPC-Array, featuring a central 28mm Beryllium tweeter and dual 28mm TeXtreme mid-range domes for phenomenal accuracy and dispersion control.
• Perfect Timbre Matching: Guarantees a seamless sonic match with the S5i-LR and all S-Series freestanding speakers, allowing for flexible, hybrid systems that share the same sonic DNA.
• Beryllium Tweeter: The 28mm Beryllium dome tweeter provides incredible high-frequency detail and extension, delivering sound with pristine clarity and without harshness.
• TeXtreme TPCD Woofers: Two 180mm TPCD (Thin Ply Carbon Diaphragm) woofers provide bass that is incredibly fast, articulate, and powerful for its size.
• Integrated Aluminum Enclosure: A shallow 4-inch mounting depth and a rigid, integral aluminum back-box ensure consistent, predictable performance and minimize sound leakage into adjacent rooms.
• Acoustic Suspension Design: The sealed 3-way design delivers tight and accurate bass, ideal for precise movie soundtrack reproduction and placement within cabinetry.

The Invisible Heart of Cinema

For the ultimate custom theater, the center channel must be powerful, precise, and completely invisible. The S5i-C is engineered to be the definitive solution. Its performance is guaranteed by the integrated, sealed aluminum enclosure, which provides a perfectly optimized environment for the drivers, regardless of the wall structure it's placed in. This eliminates the sonic variables and inconsistencies common in other architectural speakers. The result is a predictable, repeatable, and utterly stunning performance that delivers the pure, uncolored sound Perlisten is renowned for, every single time.

Dialogue in High Definition

The remarkable clarity of the S5i-C is a direct result of the revolutionary DPC-Array. This technology is a masterclass in acoustic engineering, precisely controlling the speaker’s sound radiation pattern. By focusing sonic energy towards the listener and away from reflective surfaces, it renders dialogue with a lifelike presence and intelligibility that is second to none. The wide, consistent listening window ensures that every seat in the house is the best seat, with a stable, focused image that perfectly tracks the on-screen action.

Dominus Power, Concealed

To earn the THX Dominus seal of approval is an extraordinary achievement, signifying that a speaker can reproduce the immense dynamic range of movie soundtracks at professional cinema levels. The S5i-C meets this challenge head-on, delivering explosive transients and subtle ambient details with equal skill and composure. Its ability to achieve staggering sound pressure levels with vanishingly low distortion means you experience the full emotional impact of the film, from the quietest whisper to the most thunderous explosion, all from a source that is completely hidden from view.

The Listening Room Difference

We’re a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. Whether you’re visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don’t just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.

Specification

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