McCauley Sound

What McCauley Sound does

McCauley Sound, Inc. is a privately held US manufacturer of high-performance professional audio loudspeaker systems and components, founded in 1979 by Tom McCauley and headquartered in Puyallup, Washington. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures its entire product portfolio in-house in the United States, from raw materials through finished goods, and is positioned by management as the only US-based professional audio company still operating under this fully integrated model. Its commercial offering spans complete loudspeaker systems (C10, C10D, SBL28) and a deep component catalog including 1" and 2" compression drivers, 10"/12"/15"/18" transducers, and coaxial sub-components, differentiated by proprietary technologies such as in-wound voice coils, twin coupled magnet structures with convective cooling, controlled-excursion designs, and carbon fiber cone structures.

The company serves three principal customer segments: touring and live-sound audio companies (its primary segment), fixed installation venues such as theaters and theme parks, and audio system integrators that build proprietary systems around McCauley components (exemplified by Schubert Systems' use of the 6174 Super 18" subwoofer platform). Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales via a small in-house sales team and a global network of more than 13 regional distributors and representatives covering North America, Europe, Eurasia, the Pacific Rim, and Southeast Asia. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled via direct quote; the business remains owner-operated under Tom McCauley and Evgueni Sam Ocean with no external institutional capital.

Name

McCauley Sound

Legal name

McCauley Sound, Inc.

Website

https://mccauleysound.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

McCauley Sound is a US-based, owner-operated manufacturer founded in 1979 that designs and builds high-performance professional loudspeaker systems and components entirely in-house in Puyallup, WA, serving touring sound companies, fixed installation venues, and audio system integrators globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Equipment

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

akta.pro primary industry

Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Professional loudspeaker systems
• Audio transducer components
• Compression drivers
• Touring sound equipment
• Professional audio manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Puyallup

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Loudspeaker System Sales: McCauley Sound generates revenue through the design, manufacture, and sale of complete loudspeaker systems including touring-grade speakers and installation audio equipment.
2. Loudspeaker Component/Transducer Sales: Sale of individual transducer components including woofers, compression drivers, and coaxial sub-components to audio system integrators and manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

McCauley Sound designs and manufactures high-performance professional loudspeaker systems (C10, C10D, SBL28) and a comprehensive component portfolio including compression drivers (1" and 2"), transducers in 10", 12", 15", and 18" sizes, and coaxial sub-components. All products are engineered and built in-house at the company's U.S. facility for touring sound companies, fixed installation venues, and audio system integrators.

Product overview

McCauley Sound offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance professional audio products, consisting of three main loudspeaker systems (C10, C10D, SBL28) and an extensive range of precision-engineered speaker components. The component lineup includes compression drivers (1" and 2" models), transducers in multiple sizes (10", 12", 15", and 18" drivers), and coaxial variants designed for full-range system integration. All products are engineered and manufactured entirely in-house at their U.S. facility, emphasizing craftsmanship and custom engineering for professional audio applications including touring sound systems, theaters, theme parks, and fixed installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C10 High-performance loudspeaker system designed for professional audio applications.
• C10D High-performance loudspeaker system variant designed for professional audio applications.
• SBL28 High-performance loudspeaker system designed for professional audio applications.
• 6510cx Compression Driver 1" compression driver with 800Hz–20kHz frequency response, 100W program power handling; designed for professional audio system integrators.
• 6510 Compression Driver 1" compression driver for professional audio system integration.
• 6520 Compression Driver 2" compression driver with 500Hz–16kHz frequency response, 150W program power handling; designed for professional audio systems.
• 6222 Transducer 10" transducer with 600W power handling (300W program / 600W AES) and 40Hz–2.5kHz frequency response.
• 6224 Transducer 10" transducer with 45Hz–3kHz frequency response for professional audio applications.
• 6326 Transducer 10" sealed-back transducer with 550W power handling, 250Hz–1.6kHz frequency response, featuring carbon fiber cone for reduced distortion.
• 2010 Transducer 10" transducer with 350W program / 700W AES power handling and 40Hz–2.5kHz frequency response.
• 6338 Transducer 12" transducer with 550W power handling and 55Hz–4kHz frequency response, featuring smooth-surfaced carbon fiber cone for reduced midband distortion.
• 6232 Transducer 12" transducer with 800W power handling (400W program / 800W AES) and 35Hz–2kHz frequency response.
• 6234 Transducer 12" transducer with 600W power handling and 45Hz–2.5kHz frequency response, designed for 2-way and 3-way full range systems.
• 6132 Transducer 12" transducer with 800W power handling and 37Hz–2kHz frequency response, designed for compact full range systems or discrete subwoofer systems.
• 6142 Transducer 15" transducer with 900W power handling (450W program / 900W AES) and 33Hz–1.25kHz frequency response.
• 6342 Transducer 15" high-efficiency carbon fiber transducer with 55Hz–3kHz frequency response, designed for low/mid frequency material in 3-way full range systems.
• 6242 Transducer 15" transducer with 900W power handling and 35Hz–1.2kHz frequency response, designed for dance club systems, theater, or theme park installations.
• 6244 Transducer 15" transducer with 400W power handling and 40Hz–2kHz frequency response, ideal for touring bass bins or 3-way full range systems.
• 6174 Super 18" Transducer 18" ultra-high performance woofer with 15Hz–800Hz frequency response and 800W RMS / 1600W program power handling, featuring twin coupled magnet structures, convective cooling chambers, and over 2" peak-to-peak controlled cone excursion for touring-class applications.
• 6258 Transducer 18" high performance woofer with 20Hz–800Hz frequency response, designed for extended low frequency reproduction in dance club, theater, or theme park installations.
• 6256 Transducer 18" transducer with 900W power handling and 30Hz–1.2kHz frequency response, featuring 4" in-wound voice coil and 6000 Series magnet assembly for touring bass bins or 3-way systems.
• 6224cx Coaxial Sub-Component 10" coaxial sub-component woofer basket assembly with 45Hz–3kHz frequency response, designed to pair with 6510CX or 6520CX compression drivers.
• 6326cx Coaxial Sub-Component 10" coaxial sub-component with 250Hz–6kHz frequency response, featuring sealed-back design and carbon fiber cone structure.
• 6234cx Coaxial Sub-Component 12" coaxial sub-component woofer basket assembly with 45Hz–2.5kHz frequency response, designed for compact full range designs.
• 6338cx Coaxial Sub-Component 12" coaxial sub-component with 55Hz–4kHz frequency response, featuring smooth carbon fiber cone for reduced midband distortion.
• 6342cx Coaxial Sub-Component 15" coaxial sub-component with 55Hz–3kHz frequency response, featuring smooth carbon fiber cone for reduced midband distortion.
• 6244cx Coaxial Sub-Component 15" coaxial sub-component with 40Hz–2kHz frequency response, designed to pair with 6510CX or 6520CX compression drivers.
• 8151-8 Driver Component Loudspeaker driver component for professional audio system integration.
• 6152-8 Driver Component Loudspeaker driver component for professional audio system integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6174 provides 2"+ peak-to-peak excursion for exceptional performance in high-demand touring applications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered regional and strategic.

• NORTHMAR Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Pacific Northwest territories including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Based in Seattle, Washington with contact Bob Entrop as Principal.
• Tim Edwards MarketingregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering California territory. Based in Ventura, California with Tim Edwards as principal contact.
• Guangzhou Huixin Audio Technology Co.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Pacific Rim territory. Based in Guangzhou, China with Bill Wang as General Manager.
• Mason Acoustics Co., Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for Southeast Asia territory. Based in Samutprakarn, Thailand with Mr. Khongdech Chetawan as contact.
• Audio SudregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering France territory. Based in St. Jean de Vedas, France with Gilles Derruau and Sabine Mureau as contacts.
• Electrosound ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Sweden territory. Based in Bromma, Sweden with Brollan Soderstrom as contact.
• Entech S.A.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Greece and Cyprus territories. Based in Athens, Greece with Yiannis Papoutsakis as Managing Director.
• SoundstilregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering European territories (Romania). Based in Brasov, Romania with Andrei Carabut as Owner and Razvan Manole in Sales.
• Delta SoundregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Mexico territory. Based in San Nicolas de los Garza, N.L., Mexico with Genaro Gonzalez as contact.
• LightekregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Ukraine territory. Based in Odessa, Ukraine with Taras Kulagin as Manager and Helen Belogrivaya handling Marketing.
• Audio EthicsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering India territory. Based in New Delhi, India with Mejo Jose as contact.
• Y Music USA Inc.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Kazakhstan territory. Based in Windermere, Florida with contact in Kazakhstan.
• merklighting / 1.2.3.AudioregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Netherlands territory. Based in Hoofddorp, Netherlands with Milco Merk as contact.
• Schubert SystemsstrategicTechnology or IntegrationBuilds proprietary LF subwoofer modules based on McCauley's 6174 Super 18" component. Selected the 6174 for its extreme power handling capabilities and punch in extended low frequency ranges for touring class sound systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• L-Acoustics: French manufacturer of premium line-array and coaxial loudspeaker systems for live events and installations. Addresses the same touring-sound and large-venue specifications that drive demand for McCauley's high-power subwoofers and full-range systems.
• d&b audiotechnik: German manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems, line arrays, and amplification for touring and permanent installations. Competes with McCauley for the same high-performance touring and venue specification business globally.
• Meyer Sound: Berkeley, California-based manufacturer of self-powered professional loudspeakers, subwoofers, and monitoring systems for touring and installed sound. Directly overlaps with McCauley's touring and fixed-installation focus, with deeper product breadth and brand scale.
• Martin Audio: UK-based manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems for live sound, touring, and installed audio markets. Comparable product overlap with McCauley in touring-class enclosures and high-SPL transducers.
• Adamson Systems Engineering: Canadian manufacturer of high-performance professional loudspeaker systems and components for touring and fixed install. Closest analog to McCauley in terms of scale, technology depth, and focus on proprietary driver engineering for the live-sound market.
• KV2 Audio: Boutique professional loudspeaker manufacturer focused on high-SPL touring and installation systems with proprietary driver and electronics design. Closely matches McCauley's positioning as a smaller, specialty pro audio brand competing on component and system-level engineering.
• RCF Spa: Italian professional audio manufacturer of loudspeakers, amplifiers, and pro audio components with strong touring and installed-sound presence. Comparable in vertical integration (in-house transducer manufacturing) and similar end markets to McCauley.

Broad incumbents

• JBL Professional (HARMAN): Division of HARMAN/Samsung producing professional loudspeakers, subwoofers, and amplification used in touring, cinema, and installed sound. Same pro-audio category as McCauley but with vastly larger scale and broader end-market coverage.
• Electro-Voice: Long-established US pro audio brand owned by Bosch, offering loudspeakers, microphones, and amplifiers across touring, install, and commercial segments. Overlaps with McCauley in touring-grade enclosures but operates at much broader scale with a wider product portfolio.
• QSC: US manufacturer of loudspeakers, amplifiers, and digital signal processing for installed and live-sound applications. Competes with McCauley in fixed-installation audio (theaters, theme parks) and broader pro audio markets with a much larger product and software ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/audio-marketing-associates

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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