Perlisten R212s vs Bowers & Wilkins DB1
The DB1's low-frequency extension is 17 Hz against the Perlisten R212s's 14 Hz and its high-frequency extension 145 Hz against 278 Hz. Both share woofer (12") and drivers (2).
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The Perlisten Audio R212s is a high-output, powered subwoofer designed for demanding music and home-theater systems. It uses two 300 mm (12-inch) glass-fiber-cone drivers in a sealed push-pull configuration, driven by a 1.3 kW RMS short-term amplifier. Integrated 48-bit DSP, a 2.4-inch color touchscreen, iOS/Android control, multiple EQ presets, parametric equalization, variable phase, and balanced/unbalanced connectivity provide extensive system-integration and room-correction flexibility. The R212s is listed by Perlisten as an active current product and is certified THX Dominus for two-subwoofer systems and THX Ultra for single-subwoofer systems.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The DB1's low-frequency extension is 17 Hz against the Perlisten R212s's 14 Hz and its high-frequency extension 145 Hz against 278 Hz. Both share woofer (12") and drivers (2).
The D212s's low-frequency extension is 15 Hz against the Perlisten R212s's 14 Hz and its high-frequency extension 231 Hz against 278 Hz. Both share woofer (12") and drivers (2).
The 212/SX's low-frequency extension is 18 Hz against the Perlisten R212s's 14 Hz and its power handling 1000 W against 1300 W. Both share woofer (12") and drivers (2).
The XR 13's low-frequency extension is 12 Hz against the Perlisten R212s's 14 Hz, its woofer 13" against 12", its high-frequency extension 140 Hz against 278 Hz, and its drivers 1 against 2.
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