Perlisten D12s – 12" Powered Subwoofer

Perlisten Audio D12s – Powered Subwoofer

Small footprint, big sound. Benefiting from many of the technologies of Perlisten's flagship subwoofers, the D12s generates amazing performance in the smallest footprint. With a low Q, shallow rolloff response geared for sound quality and smooth integration into the listening room, the D12s is also a great choice for using multiple subwoofers to optimize in-room response and smooth out seat-to-seat variation. The smallest subwoofer in the D-Series, the D12s packs enough punch to be THX Dominus certified using a pair of D12s subwoofers. Powered by a 1.5kW amplifier, all functions and safeties are controlled by a 48-bit data path DSP and 32-bit ARM M4 Cortex processor. All D-Series subwoofers share a 2.4" LCD touchscreen display and the ability to control advanced settings using the Perlisten app.

• (1) 300mm (12") carbon fiber diaphragm driver, ±30mm linear excursion
• 1.5kW RMS short term amplifier
• Acoustic suspension (sealed) cabinet
• Frequency Response: 20–289Hz (-6dB) / 16–330Hz (-10dB) (THX EQ); 16–289Hz (-6dB) / 14–330Hz (-10dB) (Boost/Large Room EQ); 25–289Hz (-6dB) / 19–330Hz (-10dB) (Cut/Small Room EQ)
• THX Dominus Certified (pair)
• Weight: 41.0 kg (90.2 lbs.)
• Grills are optional
• Made in China
• 5 Year Warranty

Highlights & Key Technologies

Driver
The D12s features a ground-up proprietary 300mm driver developed by Perlisten's engineering team. The driver uses a carbon fiber composite diaphragm, multiple aluminum shorting rings, massive magnets, multi-layer Nomex spiders, and lightweight aluminum voice coil wire. Proprietary nonlinear modeling techniques are used to simulate all components and optimize for real-world driver performance — both free air and in-box. Further refinement is performed with the aid of Klippel laser measurements. The driver delivers ±30mm linear excursion.

Amplifier, DSP & Control
The D12s is powered by a 1.5kW RMS short term amplifier. All functions and safeties are controlled by a Ti DSP with 48-bit data paths and a 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 processor with double precision floating point math, able to react in microseconds. The D12s features a 2.4" LCD color touchscreen display interface and is controllable via the Perlisten app (iOS and Android) with an advanced user interface for customizable turn-on controls, input selection, and multiple parametric EQ presets. A 10-Band PEQ with 3 user presets is included. Low pass filter is configurable from bypass to 30–160Hz with slopes of 6, 12, 18, or 24dB/oct. Phase is variable from 0–270°. Polarity is switchable between normal and inverted. Configurable auto turn-on and 12V trigger is available via XLR 1, XLR 1+2, RCA 1, or RCA 1+2.

THX Dominus Certification
The D12s is THX Dominus certified using a pair of D12s subwoofers.

Inputs & Outputs
Inputs consist of two balanced XLR and two unbalanced RCA connections. Outputs consist of two balanced XLR unbuffered and two unbalanced RCA unbuffered connections.

Details & Specifications

MODEL INFORMATION
Model: D12s
Certification: THX Dominus (pair)
Available Finishes: Piano black
Grills: Optional

DRIVER
Driver complement: 300mm, Carbon fiber diaphragm, ±30mm linear excursion

AMPLIFIER
Amplifier: 1.5kW RMS short term

DSP & PROCESSING
Alignment: Acoustic suspension
Processor: 32-bit ARM Cortex M4, double precision floating point math
DSP Engine: Ti DSP 48-bit data paths
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 1, XLR 1+2, RCA 1, RCA 1+2

PERFORMANCE
Reference Sensitivity: 92dB / 150mV / 1.0m
Frequency Response:
  • THX EQ: 20–289Hz (-6dB) / 16–330Hz (-10dB)
  • Boost (Large Room) EQ: 16–289Hz (-6dB) / 14–330Hz (-10dB)
  • Cut (Small Room) EQ: 25–289Hz (-6dB) / 19–330Hz (-10dB)

CONNECTIVITY
Inputs: (2) Balanced XLR, (2) Unbalanced RCA
Outputs: (2) Balanced XLR unbuffered, (2) Unbalanced RCA unbuffered

DISPLAY & APP
Display Interface: 2.4" LCD color touchscreen
App: iOS and Android

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (HxWxD): 448 x 420 x 450mm / 17-5/8" x 16-9/16" x 17-11/16"
Amplifier panel depth: 10-15/16" (278.20mm)
Baffle projection: 7/16" (11.60mm)
Weight: 41.0 kg (90.2 lbs.)

WARRANTY
5 Year Warranty

ORIGIN
Made in China