Perlisten R12s Subwoofer

The Perlisten R12s is a study in engineering discipline—a subwoofer designed to deliver deep, powerful bass with the kind of subtlety and speed that true audiophiles crave. Carrying forward the trickle-down tech from Perlisten’s flagship D-Series, the R12s is built around an all-new 12” driver, paired with a 1,000W amplifier and one of the most advanced DSP processors in its class. Whether you’re building a high-performance two-channel system or filling out a cutting-edge home theater, the R12s offers a masterclass in precise, musical low-end.

Key Features

• Flagship Engineering, R-Series Value: Trickle-down technology from the D-Series includes bespoke drivers and electronics, adapted to meet real-world system needs.
• 12” Glass Fiber Composite Driver: Engineered in-house, featuring multiple aluminum shorting rings, oversized magnets, multi-layer Nomex spiders, and lightweight aluminum voice coils—all optimized via proprietary modeling and Klippel laser testing.
• 1,000W Amplifier and Smart DSP Control: A smart 1kW RMS amplifier runs Perlisten’s proprietary DSP and 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 processor—adjusting in microseconds to keep bass tight, accurate, and musical.
• 10-Band PEQ and App Control: Dial in bass to perfection with advanced controls via a 2.4” color LCD touchscreen or smartphone app (iOS and Android).
• Customizable for Any Room: Parametric EQ, variable phase, selectable low-pass filters, and user presets ensure seamless integration with any system, room, or listening taste.
• THX Certified Performance: Tuned for high-end music and home theater, offering THX EQ, large room boost, and small room cut for system-specific flexibility.

Engineered for Deep, Tight, Musical Bass

At the heart of the R12s lies a ground-up driver design that reflects Perlisten’s obsession with precision. A glass fiber composite diaphragm works in concert with aluminum shorting rings and a massive motor structure to maintain linearity—even when pushed to its impressive limits. With +/-23.7mm linear excursion, this 12” driver moves serious air, but stays perfectly controlled and responsive.

Paired with a 1,000W amplifier tuned specifically for the R12s, the system’s onboard 48-bit DSP engine and ARM Cortex M4 processor manage all functions and protections, ensuring you get all the bass you want—without distortion or unwanted artifacts.

Smart Control and Seamless Integration

Whether you’re dialing in the sub for two-channel listening or home theater impact, the R12s puts powerful control at your fingertips. Use the color touchscreen or Perlisten’s app to adjust gain, phase (0-270°), parametric EQ (10 bands), low-pass filtering, and more. Store up to three user presets for different listening sessions or setups.

Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs make integration into any system simple—whether it’s an all-analog chain or cutting-edge digital setup.

Built for Your Listening Space

Perlisten doesn’t just design for specs—they design for real rooms and real music. With selectable EQ curves (THX, Large Room Boost, Small Room Cut), the R12s adapts to your space. Acoustic suspension design provides tight, accurate bass, with no overhang.

The Listening Room Difference

At The Listening Room, we’re here to help you get more than just deep bass—we’ll help you get the right bass for your system and space. We offer expert guidance on system matching, room placement, and calibration. And when you buy from us, you get the personal attention and after-sale support that big-box shops just can’t match.

Specifications

• Alignment: Acoustic suspension
• Amplifier: 1000W 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: 300mm (12") glass fiber diaphragm, +/-23.7mm linear excursion
• Reference Sensitivity: 90dB /150mV/ 1.0m
  
• Frequency Response:
  • THX EQ: 20-296Hz (-6dB) / 16-380Hz (-10dB)
  • Boost (Large Room): 16-296Hz (-6dB) / 14-380Hz (-10dB)
  • Cut (Small Room): 25-296Hz (-6dB) / 19-380Hz (-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 & 12V Trigger: XLR, RCA
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 428 x 390 x 375mm / 16.9 x 15.4 x 14.8”
• Weight: 26.7 kg (58.1 lbs.)
• Available Finishes: Satin black