The Pearl R8S

PERLISTEN R8s – Compact subwoofer with extreme precision and advanced technology

The PERLISTEN R8s is a pure technical statement disguised as a compact subwoofer. It is created for those who want a solid and precise bottom - but who do not necessarily need a large cabinet or a dominant physical presence in the room. Whether used as a supplementary subwoofer in an existing system, or in a high-precision stereo setup, the R8s delivers an audio experience that is anything but small. It combines sophisticated digital signal processing with physical control and materials of absolute high-end quality. Here you get a subwoofer that does not just play - but works purposefully to give you a bass that is balanced, controlled and punchy at the same time.

Highlights

• 8" long-throw fiberglass composite driver
• Closed enclosure for maximum precision
• 500W RMS Class-D amplifier
• ±28 mm linear excursion
• 48-bit DSP & 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 processor
• THX Certified Select
• 3 EQ profiles: THX / Boost / Cut
• Built-in 2.4” color touchscreen
• PEQ with 10 bands and 3 user profiles
• App for iOS and Android
• Variable phase (0–270°)
• RCA and XLR inputs and outputs
• Auto on/off + 12V trigger
• Compact format for flexible placement

Advanced driver type and material selection

At the heart of the R8s is an 8" driver with a diaphragm system built in a fiberglass composite – selected for its combination of low mass and high structural rigidity. This balance allows it to reproduce low frequencies with precision and low distortion, even at high levels. With a linear travel of ±28 mm, it is able to move significantly more air than its size suggests. The cabinet is acoustically closed, giving you a tight, controlled and dry bass – ideal for critical listening.

Powerful amplification and intelligent control

The amplifier is a high-performance Class-D design with 500W RMS, delivering plenty of power to the driver – but it’s the internal DSP platform that really stands out. With a 48-bit signal path and an ARM Cortex M4 processor, all parameters can be adjusted with precision, and the subwoofer responds quickly to input and room-specific conditions. Three EQ profiles allow for quick customization, while the accompanying app gives you access to a full 10-band PEQ and three user-defined presets.

Intuitive operation and flexible integration

The R8s offers both XLR and RCA inputs, as well as a loop-out for further signal routing. There are of course auto-on and trigger functions, and a color touchscreen on the front makes it easy to navigate directly on the device. Everything can also be controlled from the dedicated app, making setup and fine-tuning easy and precise – without the need for external measuring instruments.

The subwoofer for the precise sound image

PERLISTEN R8s is designed for those who want precision, power and technology in a compact design. It does not deliver an exaggerated or bloated bass, but a defined and tight reproduction, where the details of the music or sound image are preserved. This makes it ideal as a support in high-end music systems or as a supplement in a multi-channel setup, where precision is valued over pure volume.