Cabasse

What Cabasse does

Cabasse is a French high-fidelity audio manufacturer founded in 1950 in Brittany, operating as a subsidiary of the publicly listed VEOM Group (Euronext Growth Paris: ALCAB, formerly AwoX, which acquired Cabasse in 2014). The company designs and produces loudspeakers across three principal lines: Signature Acoustic passive speakers (Murano, Minorca MC40, Java MC40, La Sphère), THE PEARL COLLECTION of active connected high-resolution wireless speakers (THE PEARL, Akoya, Myuki, Pelegrina, Keshi), and Classic Connecté (Rialto wireless bookshelves, AMP 240 S connected amplifier). Its core technological differentiator is coaxial driver engineering — the only manufacturer offering bi-, tri-, and quad-coaxial arrangements — combined with proprietary DSP including CRCS automatic room calibration, DEAP acoustic profile optimization, and DFE dynamic fidelity enhancement, all orchestrated through the proprietary StreamCONTROL multi-room control application.

The business model is primarily hardware-driven: direct-to-consumer via cabasse.com plus a selective authorized-dealer and Cabasse Acoustic Center network, complemented by regional distributors such as Artisan Audio in Australia (appointed August 2022) and participation in major audio trade shows (High End Munich, Paris Audio Video Show, AXPONA, Pacific Audio Fest). Pricing is premium-tier with flagship SKUs such as THE PEARL PELEGRINA at €25,000 per pair (limited to 70 numbered pairs) and the LA SPHERE EVO positioned as a master piece. Extended warranties (5 years on drivers, 2 years on electronics) and lifetime driver warranty on flagship products generate modest recurring service revenue. Cabasse filed for insolvency on February 27, 2026, and its parent VEOM Group subsequently suspended share trading, representing a material going-concern risk that overshadows the underlying brand and technology positioning.

Name

Cabasse

Legal name

Cabasse SAS

Website

http://www.cabasse.com/en/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cabasse is a French high-fidelity loudspeaker manufacturer founded in 1950, now a subsidiary of VEOM Group (Euronext: ALCAB), serving audiophiles and luxury custom installers with coaxial-driver passive and connected wireless speaker systems distributed through authorized dealers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury High-Fidelity Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Hi‑Fi / Audiophile Components (DACs, Amps, Turntables, Streamers) (CRACANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Theater Audio Systems (AV Receivers, Speaker Packages) (CRACANAH), AV Receivers, Amplifiers & Hi‑Fi Components Retail (CRACAEAE), Multiroom / Whole‑Home Audio Systems (CRACANAJ), Speakers & Subwoofers Retail (Soundbars, Surround, Smart Speakers) (CRACAEAF)

Keywords

• High-fidelity speakers
• Luxury audio systems
• Connected wireless speakers
• Home theater systems
• Custom install speakers

Headquarters

HQ city

Plouzané

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Speakers: Cabasse generates revenue primarily from selling high-fidelity loudspeakers across multiple product lines including Signature Acoustic (passive speakers), Smart Couture Hi-Fi (connected active speakers), Home Theater systems, and Custom Install speakers. Products range from bookshelf speakers to flagship systems like La Sphère and The Pearl Pelegrina.
2. Hardware Sales - Electronics: Sale of amplifiers and connected audio devices including the AMP 240 S connected stereo amplifier, Stream 1 wireless speaker, and related accessories.
3. Extended Warranty Services: Cabasse offers extended warranty registration within 60 days of purchase, providing 5-year warranty on driver units and 2-year warranty on electronic components, demonstrating commitment to product longevity and generating service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cabasse designs, manufactures, and sells high-fidelity audio speakers and connected audio systems organized into three primary lines: Signature Acoustic (passive Hi-Fi speakers), Smart Couture Hi-Fi / THE PEARL COLLECTION (active connected high-resolution wireless speakers), and Classic Connecté (Rialto and AMP 240 S bridging traditional and connected audio). The portfolio also includes Home Theater 5.1 systems, Custom Install in-ceiling/in-wall/on-wall speakers, and the flagship La Sphère and LA SPHERE EVO master pieces. Products are sold through authorized dealers, Cabasse Acoustic Centers, regional distributors, and direct online sales.

Product overview

Cabasse is a French luxury high-fidelity audio company founded in 1950, now part of VEOM Group. Its product portfolio is organized into three main lines: (1) Signature Acoustic—passive Hi-Fi speakers (bookshelves, floorstanders, lifestyle designs, subwoofers) including Murano, Minorca MC40, Antigua MC170, Java MC40, Jersey MC170, Baltic 5, Riga 2, iO3, La Sphère, and various subwoofers; (2) THE PEARL COLLECTION—a premium range of active connected high-resolution wireless speakers encompassing The Pearl, The Pearl Akoya, The Pearl Myuki (portable battery-powered), The Pearl Pelegrina (flagship master piece), The Pearl Keshi (2.1 system), and The Pearl Sub; (3) Classic Connecté—bridging traditional passive Hi-Fi aesthetics with connected technology, including Rialto wireless bookshelves and AMP 240 S connected amplifier optimized for use with Signature Acoustic passive speakers. All connected systems operate through the proprietary StreamCONTROL app. The portfolio also includes home cinema solutions (Eole 4, Alcyone 3, subwoofers), custom installation speakers (Archipel in-ceiling, Zef on-wall, in-wall Minorca and Antigua), and the newly unveiled LA SPHERE EVO. Cabasse's core acoustic innovation is its coaxial driver technology (bi-coaxial, tri-coaxial, quad-coaxial arrangements), and its software differentiation lies in DSP-based features: CRCS automatic room calibration, DFE dynamic fidelity enhancement, and DEAP acoustic profile optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THE PEARL Collection: Connected high-resolution luxury audio systems including The Pearl, The Pearl Akoya, The Pearl Myuki, and The Pearl Pelegrina.
• Classique Connecté
• La Sphère

Products and services

• THE PEARL PELEGRINA Ultimate flagship connected high-resolution wireless speaker system featuring tri-coaxial TCA driver array, 30cm HELD woofer, four amplifiers totaling 3700W RMS, 134dB stereo output, and integrated CRCS room calibration. Limited to 70 numbered pairs with lifetime warranty on drivers. Targeted at ultra-premium audiophile consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 134 dB maximum sound pressure level for The Pearl Pelegrina (comparable to aircraft takeoff)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Artisan AudioregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2022Melbourne-based Artisan Audio appointed as exclusive Australian distributor for Cabasse products in August 2022. Following Cabasse's February 2026 insolvency filing, the distributor faces uncertainty over warranty claims and replacement parts for products sold in Australia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bowers & Wilkins: British premium loudspeaker manufacturer with strong audiophile and home theater presence. Comparable to Cabasse in product portfolio (passive speakers, connected wireless speakers like Formation series) and premium positioning.
• Focal: French high-end audio manufacturer offering premium speakers, headphones, and home theater systems. The most direct French peer to Cabasse, sharing both heritage positioning and high-end loudspeaker focus; notably, Cabasse's new executives came directly from Focal.
• KEF: British high-fidelity speaker brand with proprietary coaxial driver technology (Uni-Q). Directly comparable to Cabasse in coaxial technology focus, premium audiophile positioning, and connected speaker offerings (LSX, LS50 Wireless).
• Devialet: French luxury audio company specializing in high-end connected speakers and amplifiers (Phantom, Expert). Directly comparable to Cabasse as a French premium connected audio competitor with strong brand cachet.
• Dynaudio: Danish high-end loudspeaker manufacturer with passive and active wireless offerings (Focus, Confidence, Evoke series). Comparable to Cabasse in premium audiophile market and engineering-led positioning.
• Bang & Olufsen: Danish luxury audio and home theater brand with connected speakers (Beoplay, Beosound). Comparable to Cabasse in premium connected audio positioning and design-led luxury branding.
• Naim Audio: British high-end audio specialist offering amplifiers, streamers, and active speakers (Mu-so, Uniti series). Directly comparable to Cabasse in connected amplifier category (vs. AMP 240 S) and audiophile customer base.
• McIntosh Laboratory: American premium audio manufacturer specializing in amplifiers, speakers, and home theater systems. Comparable to Cabasse in luxury Hi-Fi positioning, premium pricing, and audiophile customer base.
• MartinLogan: American high-end loudspeaker manufacturer known for electrostatic and hybrid designs. Comparable to Cabasse in audiophile speaker category, custom installation offerings, and premium North American distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Sonos: American connected wireless speaker company with broad multi-room ecosystem. Comparable as a broad incumbent in connected audio, though positioned in mass-premium segment rather than Cabasse's audiophile niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cabasseacoustic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CabasseAcoustic/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/Cabasse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cabasse-acoustic
• Instagraminstagram.com/cabasseacoustic/?hl=fr

Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Cabasse