What Turbosound does

Turbosound is a Manchester, UK-based manufacturer of professional audio loudspeakers and sound reinforcement systems, founded in 1970 by Tony Andrews and operating as a subsidiary of Music Tribe. The company designs and sells a broad catalog of 230+ products spanning powered and passive loudspeakers, line arrays, stage monitors, and column PA systems across product lines including FLASHLINE MONITORS, FLEX ARRAY, FLASHLINE, ASPECT, iNSPIRE, iX, iQ, NuQ, KT, PQ, TQ, and Manchester series. Core technology centers on proprietary acoustic innovations (Turbo Phase Device, TurboMid, Polyhorn, Dendritic waveguides) integrated with Klark Teknik digital signal processing (DSP), Class-D amplification, and ULTRANET digital audio networking for interoperability with Midas consoles and other Music Tribe ecosystem products.

Name

Turbosound

Legal name

Turbosound

Website

https://turbosound.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Turbosound is a UK-based professional audio manufacturer of loudspeakers and sound reinforcement systems, serving touring, festival, installation, and portable PA customers globally through dealers, distributors, and rental partners. It operates as a subsidiary of Music Tribe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Equipment / Loudspeakers

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Professional loudspeakers
• Sound reinforcement systems
• Line array speakers
• Stage monitors
• Powered PA systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Loudspeaker Sales: Turbosound generates revenue through the sale of professional audio loudspeakers including powered and passive models for touring, installed, and portable sound reinforcement applications. Product lines include FLASHLINE MONITORS, FLEX ARRAY, iNSPIRE, iX, iQ, ASPECT, NuQ, and Impact series.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Turbosound designs and manufactures professional audio loudspeakers and sound reinforcement systems for touring, installed, and portable applications. The catalog spans over 230 products across powered and passive lines, including column loudspeakers, stage monitors, and large-format line arrays, integrated with proprietary digital networking and DSP technologies from sister Music Tribe brands.

Product overview

Turbosound is a professional audio company offering a comprehensive portfolio of loudspeakers and sound reinforcement products. The product lineup includes powered and passive loudspeakers across multiple series (iNSPIRE, iX, iQ, FLASHLINE MONITORS, FLEX ARRAY, ASPECT, NuQ, KT, PQ, TQ, Manchester) totaling over 230 products. Key product categories include column loudspeakers (iNSPIRE series with integrated subwoofers and neodymium drivers), powered speakers (iX and iQ series with DSP and networking), stage monitors (FLASHLINE MONITORS), and large-format touring systems (FLASHLINE, FLEX ARRAY, ASPECT). Products integrate Klark Teknik DSP technology and ULTRANET digital audio networking for connectivity with mixing consoles. The company also offers a synthesizer product (TD-3). Turbosound is part of Music Tribe, alongside sister brands including Behringer, Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, and TC Electronic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FLASHLINE MONITORS Stage monitor loudspeaker range featuring 2-way designs in 12" and 15" configurations. Available in passive/bi-amp and powered variants with Klark Teknik DSP and ULTRANET networking. The powered models deliver up to 2,500W peak power with carbon fibre loaded drivers.
• iX Series 1000-Watt powered two-way loudspeakers with built-in 3-channel digital mixer, Bluetooth audio streaming capability, and Klark Teknik DSP. Remote controllable via iPhone/iPad app. Available in iX12 (12") and iX15 (15") configurations.
• iNSPIRE Series Powered modular column loudspeaker system featuring neodymium drivers and integrated subwoofers. Models include iP1000 (dual 8" sub, 8 drivers), iP2000 (12" sub, 16 drivers), iP3000 (dual 12" sub, 18 drivers). Includes onboard digital mixer, iPhone/iPad remote control, and Bluetooth streaming.
• iQ Series 2500-3000 Watt powered loudspeaker series with Klark Teknik DSP, speaker modelling, and ULTRANET networking. Available in 8", 10", 12", and 15" configurations, plus subwoofer variants (iQ15B 15", iQ18B 18").
• FLEX ARRAY Touring sound system featuring TFA600H and TFA600HW cabinets with 75-degree dispersion. Used for large festival applications with TSW218 subwoofers and TQ445DP for infills/outfills. Known for clear directed sound and compact footprint.
• FLASHLINE Flagship line array system for large-scale touring and installation. Features TFS-900H and TFS-550H cabinets with high-definition bass reinforcement using TFA-600L arrays. Designed for arena-sized venues with modular three-way configuration.
• ASPECT Series Large-format point source audio system using Virtual Point Source (VPS) technology and Dendritic waveguides. Deployed at major festivals and tours including David Gilmour's 2006 tour for precise acoustic control.
• NuQ Series Portable PA loudspeaker series for speech and music sound reinforcement applications. Compact design suitable for various portable installations.
• Manchester Series Loudspeaker series featured in Turbosound's product lineup as part of its 230-product loudspeaker catalog.
• KT Series Loudspeaker series featured in Turbosound's product line as part of its 230-product catalog.
• PQ Series Loudspeaker series featured in Turbosound's product line as part of its professional sound portfolio.
• TQ Series Loudspeaker series featured in Turbosound's product line, also referenced in the Skill Exchange Program banner.
• TD-3 Synthesizer Synthesizer product featured in Turbosound's product line as part of its broader Music Tribe portfolio offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered clear, directed sound to 15,000 fans per performance at Rock Werchter festival
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• Music TribecoreOthersTurbosound is part of Music Tribe, a parent company that owns multiple professional audio brands including Behringer, Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Tannoy, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Aston Microphones, and Bugera. Music Tribe operates the Empower Tribe community platform.
• Klark TeknikcoreTechnology or IntegrationKlark Teknik provides industry-leading digital signal processing (DSP) technology integrated into Turbosound powered loudspeakers. Each speaker features Klark Teknik DSP presets optimized for various applications.
• Lab GruppencoreTechnology or IntegrationLab Gruppen provides amplification technology for Turbosound products. The TFM122M and TFM152M monitors are designed to work in conjunction with Lab Gruppen amplification and loudspeaker management systems.
• MidasmajorTechnology or IntegrationMidas mixing consoles are used in conjunction with Turbosound PA systems at major events. ULTRANET digital audio networking allows connectivity between Midas consoles and Turbosound loudspeakers.
• Australis Music GroupstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Australian distributor for Turbosound products. Australis hosted successful demo events achieving 65% stockist signup rate, converting competitors' customers to Turbosound dealers.
• SplenditmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLargest Turbosound rental company in Benelux, providing equipment for major festivals including Rock Werchter for 9 consecutive years and Gentse Feesten with 70+ loudspeakers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Adamson Systems Engineering: Canadian premium line-array and touring loudspeaker brand (E-Series, S-Series) competing for the same large-festival and touring-rental contracts as Turbosound's FLASHLINE and FLEX ARRAY.
• L-Acoustics: French premium professional loudspeaker manufacturer best known for line-array systems (K, V, A series) used on flagship global tours and festivals — direct competitor to Turbosound's FLASHLINE and FLEX ARRAY in the same touring-rental category.
• Martin Audio: UK-based pro audio loudspeaker manufacturer offering MLA series line arrays and portable systems for touring and installation — competes with Turbosound in the same British-anchored touring and installed-sound market.
• JBL Professional: HARMAN-owned pro audio loudspeaker brand with VTX line arrays and broad portable systems — directly overlaps Turbosound across touring, installed, and portable PA segments at scale.
• d&b audiotechnik: German pro audio loudspeaker company with strong touring line-array (SL-Series, GSL, KSL) and installed-sound business — competes head-to-head with Turbosound for premium PA deployments at festivals and venues.
• QSC: US-based pro audio and AV manufacturer with powered loudspeakers (K.2, CP, L-Class) and system processing — competes with Turbosound in portable/column and installed-sound categories.
• Meyer Sound: US-based professional loudspeaker and sound reinforcement manufacturer with flagship line arrays (LEO, PANTHER, MINA) widely used on tours and festivals — directly comparable product portfolio, customer base, and use cases to Turbosound.
• RCF: Italian professional audio manufacturer offering installed and touring loudspeakers (TT+, NX, HDL series) — comparable portable and line-array product positioning to Turbosound's iQ, iX, and touring ranges.
• Electro-Voice: Bosch-owned professional loudspeaker manufacturer offering X-Line and EVID series for touring and installed sound — comparable pro audio product lines and dealer channels to Turbosound's iQ, NuQ, and KT series.

Broad incumbents

• Yamaha Pro Audio: Broad incumbent across the professional audio space with NEXO-acquired line arrays, powered speakers and consoles — overlaps Turbosound's touring line-array and installed-sound footprint as part of a much wider audio portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TURBOSOUND
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHxFmekd_RkyRMQ-jNcDbMQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/turbosound
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turbosound
• Instagraminstagram.com/turbosoundofficial

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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