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Perlisten A2s Surround Sound Speaker; Each

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One carbon fiber woofer and a Teteron dome tweeter in a compact sealed enclosure that mounts on walls, ceilings, or fits into tight spaces where a full-size speaker won't go. The Perlisten A2s is purpose-built for surround, height, and Atmos channels in immersive home theater systems. It shares the same driver technology as the rest of Perlisten's A-series lineup, so your surround channels match tonally with your front speakers. With 109.2dB peak SPL from a speaker this compact, the A2s hits harder than most dedicated surround speakers on the market.

Key Features of the Perlisten A2s

  • 215mm Carbon Fiber Woofer: Perlisten's in-house 8.5-inch driver delivers tight, controlled bass in a sealed enclosure with zero port noise
  • 35mm Teteron Composite Dome Tweeter: Custom waveguide provides wide dispersion for consistent coverage across the listening area
  • Sealed (Acoustic Suspension) Design: Predictable bass response regardless of wall proximity, ideal for on-wall mounting
  • 109.2dB Peak SPL: Serious output from a compact surround speaker, keeping up with high-output front channels
  • V120 Tilt/Swivel Mount Compatible: Multi-positional mounting for walls and ceilings with adjustable aim toward the listening position
  • Tonal Match Across the A-Series: Same driver family as the A3m, A3t, and A4t for consistent timbre matching in multi-channel systems

Surround and Height Channel Performance

In immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D, surround and height speakers need to do more than fill in the gaps. They need to deliver precise directional cues, clean transients, and enough output to create a convincing sense of envelopment. The A2s is built specifically for this job. Its waveguide-loaded tweeter controls dispersion to direct sound accurately toward listeners, while the sealed cabinet ensures consistent bass behavior whether the speaker is mounted flat against a wall or angled on a ceiling.

Mounting Flexibility

Perlisten A2s wall-mounted showing carbon fiber woofer and tweeter waveguide

The A2s supports Perlisten's V120 tilt/swivel isolation mount, which allows precise aiming toward the listening position from walls or ceilings. The sealed enclosure means you don't have to worry about port placement or breathing room behind the speaker. Mount it flush against a surface and it performs exactly as designed. At 450mm tall and 221mm deep, it's compact enough to fit into spaces where even small bookshelf speakers would be awkward.

Building a Complete Perlisten System

Perlisten A2s rear panel showing speaker connections and mounting points

The A2s is designed to pair with any A-series front speaker configuration. Use it as side, rear, or height channels alongside A4t or A3t towers up front, with an A3m as your center channel. The shared driver technology across the series ensures consistent timbre matching, which is the single most important factor in a convincing surround sound system. Add a Perlisten subwoofer for the low-frequency effects channel and you have a complete, tonally coherent home theater.

Explore the Full Perlisten A-Series

Need more output for your surround channels? The Perlisten R-Series offers larger surround options with even higher output and deeper extension.

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 exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. 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.

Perlisten A2s Specifications

Specification Details
Enclosure Alignment 2-way Acoustic Suspension
Driver Complement Tweeter: 35mm composite Teteron dome
Woofer: (1) 215mm carbon fiber diaphragm
Sensitivity 86.8dB / 2.83V / 1.0m
Impedance 6Ω nominal / 4.5Ω minimum
Response Linearity 100Hz – 10kHz ±2.5dB
Frequency Response 59Hz – 30kHz (–6dB)
47Hz – 33kHz (–10dB)
Typical In-Room Bass Extension 50Hz (–6dB)
41Hz (–10dB)
Overall Dimensions (H x W x D) 450 x 280 x 221 mm
17.7 x 11.0 x 8.7 in
Recommended Amplifier Power 50 – 200W
Max SPL @1m (100–20kHz) 109.2dB peak
109.0dB <3% 2nd, 3rd Harmonics
Finish Satin Black (grilles optional)