Perlisten S3ic In-Ceiling Speaker

The Perlisten S3ic brings true reference-level performance to an in-ceiling speaker that disappears into the room. It is built for immersive Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D soundscapes, and it is the world's first in-ceiling speaker to earn THX Certified Dominus, so it has the power and precision to serve as any channel in a top-tier cinema system. For listeners who want both reference sound and a clean ceiling, the S3ic sets the standard.

Key Features of the Perlisten S3ic

• World's First THX Certified Dominus In-Ceiling: Certified for reference surround performance in the largest private cinemas, and THX Ultra certified for LCR use.
• Proprietary DPC-Array: A newly developed angled DPC-Array with a 28mm beryllium tweeter and a 28mm TeXtreme TPCD midrange dome for precise accuracy and dispersion.
• Optimized for Immersive Audio: The DPC-Array is angled to a 30-degree reference axis, creating a wide listening window and aiming sound at the listening area, ideal for height channels.
• TeXtreme TPCD Woofer: A 6.5-inch (165mm) TPCD (Thin Ply Carbon Diaphragm) woofer delivers fast, articulate bass with real output for its size.
• Integrated Aluminum Enclosure: A solid 4mm aluminum back-box keeps performance consistent and minimizes sound transmission into the rooms above.
• Ultimate Versatility: Engineered and certified to work as a left, center, right, surround, height, or wide channel.
• Timbre Matching: Shares the S-Series driver technology and sonic signature for a cohesive soundfield alongside other Perlisten speakers.

Sound From a Higher Plane

The S3ic advances immersive audio with its newly developed angled DPC-Array, engineered to aim sound toward the listener even from a ceiling position. The patent-pending design creates a large, consistent listening window that wraps the whole room in sound, and its control over dispersion minimizes reflections for a clear, spacious, precisely imaged soundscape that brings movies to life in three dimensions.

Engineered for Invisibility

The best architectural speaker is one you cannot see, but the S3ic's design goes deeper than the bezel. Inside the ceiling sits a robust, 4mm sealed aluminum enclosure. That dedicated back-box is the key to consistent, world-class performance: it gives the drivers an ideal acoustic environment and isolates them from the unpredictable nature of an open ceiling cavity, so the S3ic performs the same in every installation while cutting sound leakage to the floor above.

Dominus Descends From Above

Earning THX Dominus certification is a major feat for any speaker, and for an in-ceiling model it is a first. The S3ic has been tested to prove it can deliver the dynamic range and reference sound pressure levels the world's largest private cinemas demand. That certification is your assurance it can build a truly enveloping, high-impact soundfield for every immersive format, from the subtle patter of rain to the roar of a jet overhead, with detail and control intact.

Complete the Perlisten Architectural System

The S3ic is the in-ceiling member of Perlisten's S-Series architectural line, voiced to match the in-wall models so your overhead and surround channels share the same sound as the front stage:

• Build the front stage with the in-wall S5i-LR or S7i-LR speakers and a matching in-wall center.
• Use the multi-purpose S4i-LCRS for surround duties, with the S3ic handling height and Atmos channels overhead.
• Browse the full range of in-ceiling speakers to scale the overhead layout to your room.
• Prefer to mount on the wall rather than in it? The Perlisten X-Series on-wall speakers share the same design language.

Planning a full architectural system? Start your order, tell us the rooms and channels you have in mind, and Mike will put together a personal quote.

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 S3ic Specifications