DROPPING 💣 💣 Perlisten R210s THX Home Theater Subwoofer Review

[@pkhammu2005]

Shane does the shortest and to the point Best Sub reviews on YT. Period..

[@therealshanelee]

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[@26101976bdm]

I just picked up the D12S - R5M - R5C and couldn't be happier. It was the enthusiasm you and Gene (audioholics) have shown towards Perlisten products that compelled me to upgrade. Very glad I did - the bank balance not so much.

[@therealshanelee]

Awesome! 🍻

[@deankim6687]

I want to get the R5M, but struggling to get over the appearance of the woofer cones. How do they look in person compared to video?

[@26101976bdm]

@Dean Kim they're definitely unique, but I haven't had a negative comment about them. The imaging and bass from them is astonishing, I think that's what people take away after a few demo's. I love their 'unique' aesthetic - you definitely know a Perlisten speaker when you see it. I genuinely love them.

[@26101976bdm]

@Dean Kim see of they grow on you mate - they're seriously good speakers. And yes - the bass is exceptional.

[@GameSack]

It's good you can adjust the settings on the sub itself. I'm always weary when things are app-only (looking at you, SVS) because in 10 years who knows if those apps will even run or be supported. Also I wish they'd stop with the glossiness.

[@therealshanelee]

I'd probably own a couple if they were matte, flat black.

[@briankrohn7482]

I do not like all this gloss black either for F sakes.

[@GaryBreeden]

Thanks!

[@therealshanelee]

🍻

[@crunchybacon3181]

Another great and informative review Shane!! It’s amazing how well performing both the D and R series are!

[@briankrohn7482]

I freaking love your reaction shots bro Haha. Keep up the great vids shane.

[@therealshanelee]

😁🍻

[@LIMuscleBlackdevil]

I love the design of these subs. They're pricy, but with the performance, fit and finish and DSP adjustability, they're hard to beat.

[@homecinemademo]

I really have a soft spot for your sub reviews. Makes me always wanna try these demos on my home theater.

[@gtoutdoors1197]

"Maybe the downstairs neighbor is going to start pounding on the floor feeling" at 4:28 into this video review. This is why I was asking about the Neighbors during your Live Podcast.

[@raynaldochavez3985]

Your review left me wanting to hear them they sound tough I’m impressed.

[@MikeYoungeasytravel]

Hi Shane, Great video! I was wondering if you could let me know if the driver baskets are casted aluminum or stamped steel? I think you can easily see them through the mesh cover at the bottom. Also, are the driver surrounds foam or rubber? Thanks in advance!

[@davidlewis8124]

Awesome video. Keep on keeping on.👌✌️

[@SealedOrPorted]

At $5k, it’s a lot of “pricey” and I don’t have a problem with it because that is the customer they seek. Pretty sure I will never own Perlisten and that’s ok. I plan to leave instructions to my son to use the inheritance for a killer Perlisten HT of his own. Now THAT is going out in style 😉

[@stevehoang5289]

Yes, I also think it's too pricey. I was thinking about buying one but I decided to buy an 18" JTR RS1 for a lot cheaper.

[@home4810]

@@stevehoang5289 just save money? 🙅‍♂️

[@GaryBreeden]

Shane your review of the Perlisten D215s finally convinced me to purchased two from Matthew Poes. Of course the particularly favorable audioholics review also was a factor. Since Perlisten is the new kid on the block, it gets a lot of blow back from the established pecking order over at AVS sub guys.

[@therealshanelee]

Awesome! If you could let him know my video sent you over that'd be great. How do you like it?

[@GaryBreeden]

@@therealshanelee Oh Matthew knows. We discussed it at length prior to purchasing. Of course James’ review was very favorable as well.

[@damianjackson5055]

i might be getting these to replace my near fields

[@Nikita-P]

So after talking with Matt Poes and your review I got dual R210s “blind” and I’m having a hard time adjusting to clean sound for a week still adjusting - I’d say these are Sound Quality focused. 20Hz is so clean there is almost no audible sound coming from subs, I’m getting solid 17hz at 98db in my room…then my family came knocking lol about exactly how you describe “feeling of doing something I shouldn’t” lol exactly!

[@wells2671]

Hi Shane, thanks for the review. Any chance you can make a video showing your process to get multiple subs playing nice with each other and the mains? Be it these subs or others, when you have multiple subs there has to be a way to time align them.

[@wadimek116]

I like push pull configuration. Its amazing for optimizing bass from small enclosure although requires more powerful amp

[@thecrowe357]

Great review pearlisten does not seem to disappoint they are pricey kepp up the great work sir

[@therealshanelee]

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[@hmurchison8123]

hahahahahah 4:07 that's the audio Reverse Blood Eagle ....so painfully gooooood

[@donjaun540]

Great review Shane. 😊 What an awesome pair of subs. I think for those wanting quality and can afford it wow go for it ‼️😲

[@craigosterberg5045]

Very nice for size. Thanks for review.

[@gtoutdoors1197]

My OSD Trevoce 12s are sounding Scary awesome good. Scary like neighborhood may know. Had to put Main Driver facing the side wall and passive radiators, one hitting the back wall or Corner and one facing me. Just 45% Subwoofer Amp knob and my Onkyo THX Atmos receiver at volume 35 will shake the house. Paid $299.

[@Gene_Splicer]

Pleased to get 2 R212s on the way 👍 Also - thanks for the heads up on the pricing increase on some components.

[@therealshanelee]

Awesome let us know how you like them.

[@The3hunnaa]

Hey Shane would you choose this R210S or the single driver D15S? I only have the budget to purchase 1 sub right now with a goal to add a second sub in the future. I am hoping the D15s has no distortion.

[@jimthestargazer]

That's funny you always say the demos sound different in person when my house is just rattling with your mic actually picking up the lows very well. I have Dual Seaton F18s down to 3HZ useable and your demos always rock my house.

[@xavierjohn9]

Have you covered why you keep the subs in the front and rear opposite corners vs in both the front corners?

[@therealshanelee]

They look cooler both in front. But you'll get smoother even room coverage front and rear.

[@kovalveli]

I only care about the edge of tomorrow demo in these sub reviews. This one did not disappoint.

[@Techthusiasm]

Nice! I love the idea of being able to source speakers and subs from a single company and have them both be excellent. We'll see if Perlisten pulls me away from Focal one day. I'm looking forward to watching their development. Would love to see more in the in-wall line, like speakers for overhead channels and in-wall subs.

[@therealshanelee]

Yeah Focal doesn't have a sub up to the standards of their speakers.

[@gabemartinez1012]

Really nice looking sub's. You need 2 more for the THX Dominus lol

[@ThatHz-]

Can’t wait to hear them in July at MWAVE

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

They make some beautiful looking speakers and subwoofers

[@xavierjohn9]

How does it compare to M&K X10+ Subwoofer?

[@NateWalton-do6eb]

Just curious, how would you compare the R210s to the Kef KF-92?

[@therealshanelee]

These will fill a much larger room.

[@NateWalton-do6eb]

Would you say the sound quality and extension is similar or do you feel one out performs the other? Also, if you had to choose between (2) R210s subs or (4) KF-92 subs which scenario would you lean more toward?

[@guillermomartin8248]

@@NateWalton-do6eb What size is the proposed room you’re thinking of adding that to?

[@NateWalton-do6eb]

@@guillermomartin8248 about 13' x 17'

[@LOUDERthanU]

One R210s or one D12s for music playback only. Any thoughts?

[@therealshanelee]

210's

[@stuffzstuffz1139]

Sup great video az usual u said your a fan boy of d subs am a fan of your sub videos still waiting on d monolith 16 thx review if u gonna doh👍👍👍

[@vinnunani3989]

My choice go for rhythmic rhythmic sub

[@alexviceral2235]

Can you review JL Audio Dominion subwoofer please

[@davidrivera2165]

I auditioned these R210 at the the Florida Audio Expo, with Dan Roemer himself doing the music demos (no HT as it's a hi fi audio show). Very nice for music, but at least for music it was no better than my two SVS SB3000. I'm sure they're very good for HT duty, but the price of $4k is in competition with JTR larger sealed subs, and those go deeper and punch harder.

[@therealshanelee]

I’d say this is in a completely different category. If you need something with better aesthetics that could go in a living room or a decorative style theater this would be that type of sub. It’s more in line with B&W, Kef, Focal, JL.

[@guillermomartin8248]

@@therealshanelee What about REL serie S?

[@uncledagger]

Love the reviews. New subscriber. Quick question though. What is your intro music? This song is awesome!

[@travismayes23]

Love your video

[@therealshanelee]

🥂

[@jarvisN10280]

Pls upload vedio demo for ready player one final bomb scene 😊

[@generynkewicz4871]

Would like to see you review the new Elac Varro reference subs.

[@darkroom8317]

I think I’m gonna go the cheaper but just as good route of the REL’s… in white to match my white 805 D4’s…

[@eliwalsh1425]

I just entered to win one in a contest entry. I'd love to win one. A little high priced for me but looks to be a premium sub for the size.

[@MrBjorn6]

Shane lee gets all the good stuff. I'm waiting on Techno Dad to get the Nakamichi Dragon soundbar 11.4.8

[@chiefputty]

Shane, can you explain (in a video) how to setup the PEQ on this?

[@therealshanelee]

You have to use REW.

[@FinalBossRises]

Would the R212 go deeper or just louder compared to the R210?

[@therealshanelee]

Both

[@FinalBossRises]

@@therealshanelee Thank you for responding!

[@FinalBossRises]

@@therealshanelee On the edge of tomorrow demo, did these go just as low and louder than the kef kf92 you previously reviewed?

[@pulDag]

@@FinalBossRises definitely different league for sure.

[@paulcsaszar5824]

I think these would be insane for 2 channel music but for home theater I don't know..

[@DarrenKrusi]

I'm looking forward to seeing a DIY video about how hard it is to make this type of sub from Toids or DIY audio guy

[@everydayaudiophile]

whats the RMS?

[@Professor5180]

1300

[@everydayaudiophile]

@@Professor5180 oh, then whats its peak? The specs on the site say 1.3kW short term RMS.

[@lloydhudson6463]

750 RMS

[@peppersmith]

Just SICK😍😂

[@StereoWars]

Would be cool to know how perlisten subs stack up against rel subs for being fast?!

[@therealshanelee]

Good question. I've yet to review any subs from REL in the same price range as the Perlistens. They don't like to loan those expensive ones out.

[@StereoWars]

@@therealshanelee or compared to the less expensive rel ht1510/08 even?

[@Professor5180]

How would a subwoofer like this compare to SVS sB-3000, Sb-4000, or Rel Predator 1510?

[@therealshanelee]

Those are running in 1st gear. This one is 3rd.

[@therealshanelee]

🏎️💨🚗

[@Professor5180]

@@therealshanelee lol😜

[@Smellslikegelfling]

You read the specs wrong in the beginning. The subwoofer is obviously taller than it is wide, so there's no way it measures 21" wide by only 15" tall.

[@daddaughterrobloxpros1710]

I bought one d12s and was very disappointed with it, ended up selling it after 2 months. Replaced it with 2 jl audio fathom f113 v2. Different league.

[@MasterMark5]

Well you are comparing 2 subwoofers to 1, of course it sounds better with 2. What didn't you like about the d12s? I have heard both brands and currently have a r210s and I'm trying to decide whether to grab another r210s or go with maybe JL or svs in the future

[@stevec.3392]

Interesting comment as I am considering upgrading from dual f113v2 to Perlisten. Seems d212s would be it.

[@MasterMark5]

@@stevec.3392 If there is a dealer near you it might be worth auditioning, also the paradigm xr13 is another contender if you are looking for other options

[@jimthestargazer]

You need to add Jurassic World to your demo and Godzilla king of the monsters. There's 5HZ bass in there which will be a real test for home theater subs.

[@sabbathAndy]

Bro time stamps please on the movies

[@itech1129]

Yo what happen to your other channel?

[@therealshanelee]

It's still active.

[@samscharp3367]

Shane I'd love to hear you review the JL Audio f212v2 subwoofer. Would be awesome to hear your thought comparing that $10,000 subwoofer to everything you've had in your theater. See if she's really worth $10 grand.

[@therealshanelee]

They don't send out loaners unfortunately.

[@MikeYoungeasytravel]

Hi Shane, I would also be very curious for you to review a pair of the JL E110/E112. Perhaps you could get Gene (or some one else) to loan you a pair.

[@moveezy5591]

They make great products but I can't afford them

[@MrBazsi888]

if you came across a fast musical sub why dont you show us music demonstration ? i dont get it. even the homepage says: the audiophil choice - for this modell.

[@therealshanelee]

What's the point. The microphone I have to record and the speakers you're gonna use to listen to it. Either over your mobile device or TV will sound absolutely nothing like the real thing.

[@IamtheLordofDoom]

Honestly, for the price... £4400... I'd expect nothing less that this level of performance.

[@ericshutter5305]

LOL, as I get older I'm starting to have a tiny dislike for subs that are heavier then 25kgs ... Brands are starting to get ridiculous with these multi-ton subs...

[@floz9718]

😅

[@mesonto]

They make really ugly subs, to much going on at the front of the box. To each their own but I wish their boxes were much cleaner looking. As for the value, (and the looks), I would tend more towards the Rythmik's, clean, controlled, deep and powerful. Even RELs, although logo happy, have a slicker look.

[@PumpUptheJam81]

Disagree.

[@AeroDude73]

Just here for those goofy “reaction” shots… 🙄🤦‍♂️🤣😂😆

[@therealshanelee]

Those are real!!!

[@Herofmine]

Gotta put them against svs sb/pb3000’s

[@therealshanelee]

I’ve heard them both. It wouldn’t be a fair comparison.

[@Herofmine]

@@therealshaneleereally? WoW