Karma AV
Karma AV is a UK-based specialty distributor (trading name of Duet Custom Ltd) that supplies 14 premium international audio-visual brands, including Perlisten, SVS, Primare, and Opera Loudspeakers, to a network of UK dealers serving home theatre and high-end two-channel audio enthusiasts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersYork, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Karma AV does
Karma AV is a UK-based specialty distributor operating under the trading name of Duet Custom Ltd, founded in 2010 and headquartered at Unit 9, Centre Park, Marston Business Park, Tockwith, York. The company serves as the exclusive UK distributor for 14 premium international audio-visual brands, including Perlisten Audio (THX Dominus-certified loudspeakers with proprietary Directivity Pattern Control array technology), SVS (subwoofers and loudspeakers), Primare (amplifiers, processors, and streaming systems), Opera Loudspeakers, MoFi Electronics (turntables and cartridges), Emotiva, In-akustik (cables), JVC (projectors), Ascendo Immersive Audio, System Audio, Torus Power, Balanced Audio Technology, Cinema Build Systems, and Unison Research. The product portfolio spans floor-standing and bookshelf speakers, in-ceiling and in-wall speakers, subwoofers, AV processors, amplifiers, pre-amplifiers with integrated DACs, CD transports, streaming systems, turntables, phono cartridges, cables, power conditioners, projectors, and projection screens.
The business operates a two-tier channel model: Karma AV imports and supplies product from international manufacturers to a network of UK dealers and retailers, who in turn provide local design expertise and custom installation services to end customers. Customers are primarily UK-based home audio-visual enthusiasts seeking premium home theatre installations or high-end two-channel audio systems, with no enterprise or B2B customers disclosed. Pricing is set per product by the manufacturer (e.g., Emotiva BasX MC1 AV processor at £1,299 inc VAT; Primare I15 Prisma integrated amp at £1,700 retail with optional £999 trade-in), and Karma AV generates revenue through hardware sales margins on distribution. The company's go-to-market relies on a content-rich website, social media presence (Facebook, X, Instagram), showroom tours, industry event participation through Essential Install Magazine, and a bottom-of-funnel dealer referral channel. Across its distributed portfolio, Karma AV's brand lineup has accumulated multiple EISA, AVForums, Hi Fi News, and The Speaker Shack awards from 2020 through 2025.
Karma AV firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Karma AV
- Legal name
- Duet Custom Ltd
- Website
- https://karma-av.co.uk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Karma AV is a UK-based specialty distributor (trading name of Duet Custom Ltd) that supplies 14 premium international audio-visual brands, including Perlisten, SVS, Primare, and Opera Loudspeakers, to a network of UK dealers serving home theatre and high-end two-channel audio enthusiasts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Karma AV industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Audio-Visual Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)
- SIC
- Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)
- 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)
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Where Karma AV is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- York
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Karma AV business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Distribution: Karma AV generates revenue as the UK distributor for multiple premium AV brands, supplying products through their network of UK dealer/retailers
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Emotiva BasX MC1 AV Processor |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Primare I15 Prisma integrated amp |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Primare I15 analogue with mm phono |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Primare I15 analogue |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Primare SC15 Prisma pre amp streamer |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Primare DD15 CD transport |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Primare CD15 Prisma CD and network player |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Karma AV product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Karma AV distributes premium audio-visual equipment in the UK for international brands including Perlisten, SVS, Primare, Opera Loudspeakers, MoFi, Emotiva, System Audio, In-akustik, Torus Power, Unison Research, Balanced Audio Technology, Cinema Build Systems, Ascendo Immersive Audio, and JVC. The portfolio spans loudspeakers, subwoofers, AV processors, amplifiers, turntables, phono cartridges, streaming systems, projectors, and cables, supplied through a network of UK dealers/retailers who provide custom system design services.
Product overview
Karma AV is the UK distributor for premium audio and home cinema brands, working with UK dealers/retailers to deliver custom-designed music and AV systems. The portfolio includes Perlisten Audio (THX Dominus certified speakers including S7t Tower, S5t, and R Series), SVS (Ultra Evolution speaker series, SB-2000 Pro, 3000 Micro R|Evolution subwoofers), Primare (Allt-i-Ett all-in-one system, PRE35 Prisma preamplifier), Opera Loudspeakers (Italian-made Prima V2, Mezza V2, Quinta V2), MoFi Electronics (turntables, UltraGold MC cartridge), System Audio, Emotiva (BasX MC1 AV processor), and other specialist brands. Product categories span floor-standing speakers, bookshelf/satellite speakers, in-wall/in-ceiling speakers, subwoofers, AV processors, amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, streaming systems, turntables/cartridges, cables, and home theatre projection. Karma AV also distributes In-akustik cables, Torus Power conditioners, and provides system design expertise through dealer network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- Opera Mezza V2 Hand-made Italian 2-way, reflex, bookshelf speaker featuring 26mm Soft Dome Tweeter and 150mm Black anodized Alu Cone Ferrite Magnet Mid/Woofer. Sensitivity 88dB, frequency response 55Hz-28kHz.
- Opera Prima V2 Italian standmount speaker from Opera Loudspeakers, praised for its tweeter, top-end clarity, impressive scale and bass for its size.
- Opera Quinta V2 3-way, reflex, floor-standing speaker with 26mm Soft Dome Tweeter, 150mm Coated Fiberglass Cone Ferrite Magnet Mid, and 2x 180mm Black anodized Alu Cone woofers. Sensitivity 91dB.
- Perlisten S7t Tower 4-way flagship tower loudspeaker featuring proprietary DPC-Array with 28mm Beryllium dome and dual 28mm TPCD ultra-lightweight domes. THX Dominus certified, sensitivity 92dB, 4-way bass reflex/acoustic suspension.
- Perlisten S7t Black Edition Tower Enhanced version of S7t with refined DPC array machined from single 40mm billet of aluminium, aluminium side panels, substantially increased mass, and high-performance isolation feet. Weight 112.3kg.
- Perlisten R3ic In-Ceiling Speaker THX Dominus certified 3-way in-ceiling speaker with 28mm silk dome tweeter and 28mm silk dome mid controlling mid-high frequencies, complemented by 165mm HFP pulp woofer. Designed for Dolby Atmos, DTS-X and Auro-3D applications.
- Perlisten R12s Subwoofer 12-inch single driver active subwoofer powered by 1.0kW amplifier with 48-bit DSP and 32-bit ARM M4 Cortex processor. Acoustic suspension design with 2.4-inch LCD touchscreen and smartphone app control.
- SVS Ultra Evolution Tower Speaker 3-way floor-standing tower loudspeaker with Acoustically Centred Time Alignment Cabinet Architecture, 1-inch Diamond Coated Aluminium Dome Tweeter, quad 5.25-inch Glass Fibre Woofers, dual 4.5-inch midrange drivers. EISA HOME THEATRE LOUDSPEAKER SERIES 2024-2025 award winner.
- SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf Speaker 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker with Time Aligned Cabinet Geometry, 6.5-inch Glass Fibre Woofer, and 2-inch wide-flared rear-firing port. Frequency response 40Hz-40kHz. Multiple awards including AVForums Best Inspirational Home Cinema Speakers 2024/25.
- Primare Allt-i-Ett All-In-One System Complete high-performance sound system in single elegant cabinet featuring 6 woofers, 2 midrange drivers, 2 waveguide tweeters, 300W peak power amplification. Supports HDMI eARC, AirPlay2, TIDAL MAX, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth. Auto Room EQ and BACCH 3D Sound Technology included.
- Primare PRE35 Prisma Preamplifier Full-featured preamplifier with balanced circuitry, dual XLR inputs/outputs, DM36 DAC stage enabling PCM 768kHz/32bit and DSD 256 conversion. Prisma connectivity with AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, DLNA/UPnP. WiSA wireless speaker connection via future upgrade.
- Emotiva BasX MC1 AV Processor High performance 13.2 channel AV surround sound processor supporting 4k UHD video with HDR and Dolby Vision, eARC, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Features Emo-Q Advanced Automatic Room Correction System. UK launch price £1299.00 inc VAT.
- SVS SB-2000 Pro Subwoofer Compact sealed box subwoofer with 12-inch high-excursion SVS driver and 550 watts RMS, 1,500+ watts peak power Sledge STA-550D amplifier. 50MHz Analog Devices Audio DSP. EISA HOME THEATRE SUBWOOFER 2020-2021 winner.
- SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution Subwoofer Compact subwoofer with dual opposing active 9-inch drivers, 1,200-watt RMS (4,000+ watts peak) amplifier, and 295MHz DSP. Frequency response 20Hz-230Hz. Auto Room EQ (coming Q2 2026).
- MoFi UltraGold MC Phono Cartridge Dual Moving Coil stereo cartridge precision crafted in Japan with nude Shibata diamond profile stylus and boron cantilever. Neodymium magnet and Permendur yoke. Frequency response 20-35,000Hz. Output voltage 0.4mV.
Quantifiable outcome
- Multiple EISA awards across distributed brands (2022-2025)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Karma AV
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Karma AV technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature3 records
Karma AV partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Ascendo Immersive AudiocoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Ascendo Immersive Audio, a premium immersive audio brand
- Balanced Audio TechnologycoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Balanced Audio Technology, known for high-end audio electronics
- Cinema Build SystemscoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Cinema Build Systems, providing cinema screen solutions
- EmotivacoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Emotiva, a brand known for high-value AV processors and amplifiers
- In-akustikcoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for In-akustik, a German cable manufacturer known for premium audio cables
- JVCcoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for JVC projectors and video products
- MoFi (Mobile Fidelity Electronics)coreKarma AV is the UK distributor for MoFi Electronics, specializing in turntables, cartridges, and phono stages
- Opera LoudspeakerscoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Opera Loudspeakers, an Italian speaker manufacturer since 1989
- Perlisten AudiocoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Perlisten Audio, an award-winning speaker brand known for THX Dominus certification and proprietary DPC array technology. Multiple EISA and AVForums awards.
- PrimarecoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Primare, a Swedish audio brand known for amplifiers, processors, and streaming products. Won EISA HOME THEATRE PROCESSOR 2024-2025.
- SVScoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for SVS, an award-winning subwoofer and speaker brand. Won multiple EISA and AVForums awards including EISA HOME THEATRE LOUDSPEAKER SERIES 2024-2025.
- System AudiocoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for System Audio, a Danish speaker brand
- Torus PowercoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Torus Power, providing power conditioning solutions for audio systems
- Unison ResearchcoreKarma AV is the UK distributor for Unison Research, an Italian valve amplifier manufacturer. Products pair well with Opera Loudspeakers.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Karma AV competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Karma AV leadership team
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Karma AV funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Karma AV M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Karma AV
What does Karma AV do?
Karma AV distributes premium audio-visual equipment in the UK for international brands including Perlisten, SVS, Primare, Opera Loudspeakers, MoFi, Emotiva, System Audio, In-akustik, Torus Power, Unison Research, Balanced Audio Technology, Cinema Build Systems, Ascendo Immersive Audio, and JVC. The portfolio spans loudspeakers, subwoofers, AV processors, amplifiers, turntables, phono cartridges, streaming systems, projectors, and cables, supplied through a network of UK dealers/retailers who provide custom system design services.
Is Karma AV a public or private company?
Karma AV is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Karma AV founded?
Karma AV was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Karma AV based?
Karma AV is headquartered in York, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Karma AV make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Distribution.
Does Karma AV have an API?
No public API is recorded for Karma AV.
What industry is Karma AV in?
Karma AV's product category is Audio-Visual Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACANAI, Hi‑Fi / Audiophile Components (DACs, Amps, Turntables, Streamers), with a secondary code of CRACANAH, Home Theater Audio Systems (AV Receivers, Speaker Packages). Its NAICS code is 334310 and its SIC code is 3651.