HiFi

What HiFi does

HiFi, operating under the legal entity EAS Opava s.r.o. and the DBA "HiFi nejen pro audiofily" (translated: "HiFi not just for audiophiles"), is a privately-held Czech e-commerce retailer of premium and high-end HiFi audio equipment. Founded in 2011 and based in Opava (Czech Republic), the company runs an online storefront and a physical listening studio where customers can audition equipment before purchase, supported by a general contact line (+420 603517588) and email ([email protected]). Its single offline location at Krnovská 691/169, 747 07 Opava also functions as the company's retail showroom. A parallel automotive audio site, carhifiopava.cz, extends the proposition into car HiFi.

The product catalog spans source components (Blu-ray players, CD/SACD players, turntables, network streamers, tuners), amplification (integrated, power, pre, tube, headphone, phono), loudspeakers (bookshelf, floor-standing, center, surround, subwoofers, wireless), cables, surge protection, AV furniture and stands, headphones, multiroom systems (including SONOS), and accessories. The assortment is multi-brand rather than proprietary, featuring Accuphase, Cambridge Audio, Devialet, Marantz, NAD, Tannoy, Monitor Audio, Cabasse, T+A elektroakustik, Rega, Wadia, Lumin, Martin Logan, Sumiko, Arcam, Audia, Aurum Cantus, AVID Hifi, Acoustic Energy, Acoustique Quality, Triangle, NorStone, Supra, and Thorens, among others. The company has no proprietary technology stack; product descriptions reference manufacturer specifications (e.g., DLNA 1.5, Wolfson DACs, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) rather than in-house engineering.

The revenue model is straightforward B2C retail: one-time product sales at markup on inventory sourced from third-party manufacturers, distributed through the e-commerce platform and the physical listening studio. Pricing is per-product and listed on the website; no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue stream is disclosed. Customers are audiophiles and HiFi enthusiasts building home or automotive audio systems, segmented horizontally rather than by enterprise contract. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds, and serves a domestic Czech market with no stated international footprint.

Name

HiFi

Legal name

EAS Opava s.r.o.

Website

https://hifiopava.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HiFi (EAS Opava s.r.o.) is a Czech privately-held e-commerce retailer in Opava selling premium high-end HiFi audio equipment and accessories across multiple international brands, serving individual audiophiles through an online store, physical listening studio, and automotive audio site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Electronics Retail (High-End HiFi Audio)

NAICS

Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

AV Receivers, Amplifiers & Hi‑Fi Components Retail (CRACAEAE), Speakers & Subwoofers Retail (Soundbars, Surround, Smart Speakers) (CRACAEAF), Headphones & Personal Audio Retail (Earbuds, ANC, DACs) (CRACAEAG)

Keywords

• Hi-fi audio retail
• Premium audio equipment
• Home theater systems
• Turntable and amplifiers
• Loudspeaker sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Opava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct retail sales of HiFi audio equipment, accessories, and components to consumers through e-commerce platform and physical showroom. Revenue generated from mark-up on products sourced from various manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

HiFi Opava (EAS Opava s.r.o.) operates a Czech e-commerce store and physical listening showroom selling premium High-End HiFi audio equipment and accessories across categories including Blu-ray/CD players, turntables, network streamers, tuners, DACs, integrated and power amplifiers, phono and headphone amplifiers, bookshelf, floor-standing, surround and wireless speakers, subwoofers, cables, power filters, audio furniture, speaker stands, and multiroom systems. The portfolio spans multiple international brands (Accuphase, Cambridge Audio, Devialet, Marantz, NAD, Cabasse, Thorens, Triangle, NorStone, Tannoy, Monitor Audio, T+A, Rega, Lumin, Sonos and others). Sales are made directly to consumers through the online store, supplemented by auditions and expert consultation at the Opava listening studio, with a separate car-audio site (carhifiopava.cz).

Product overview

HiFi Opava (EAS Opava s.r.o.) is a Czech e-commerce retailer specializing in High-End HiFi audio equipment and accessories. The company operates both an e-shop and a listening studio, offering a comprehensive portfolio of premium audio products across multiple categories including source components (Blu-ray players, CD players, turntables, network streamers), amplification (integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, phono preamplifiers, headphone amplifiers), speakers (bookshelf, floor-standing, center, surround, subwoofers), cables (optical, coaxial, speaker, HDMI, RCA, XLR, power), accessories, furniture, and multiroom systems. The product lineup features renowned international brands such as ACCUPHASE, CAMBRIDGE AUDIO, DEVIALET, MARANTZ, CABASSE, THORENS, TRIANGLE, NORSTONE, and SUPRA CABLES. Notable products include the Marantz UD 5007 universal Blu-ray player with DLNA streaming, CABASSE Stream 1 network speaker with coaxial technology, Thorens TD 295 Mk IV turntable, Cambridge Audio network players and phono preamplifiers, and premium speaker stands from TRIANGLE and NorStone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marantz UD 5007 Universal Blu-ray Player Universal Blu-ray player with network streaming capabilities, supporting BD, DVD-A/V, CD, HDCD, SACD playback, DLNA 1.5 connectivity, HDMI 1.4a output, and 24-bit/192kHz audio conversion for high-quality audio and video reproduction. Targeted at audiophile and home theater consumers building a high-fidelity source component.
• CABASSE Stream 1 Network Streaming Speaker Network streaming speaker system with coaxial driver technology for omnidirectional sound reproduction, supporting USB input and DLNA 1.5 streaming from network-connected devices, PCs/Macs, external HDDs, USB drives, smartphones, tablets, and Cabasse applications. Targeted at consumers seeking a high-end wireless/Media speaker for whole-home audio.
• Thorens TD 295 Mk IV Belt-Drive Turntable Semi-automatic belt-drive turntable with electronically controlled AC synchronous motor, supporting 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds, equipped with Thorens TP 41 tonearm and Audio Technica AT-95E cartridge. Targeted at vinyl audiophiles seeking a premium turntable for analog listening.
• CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AZUR 651P Phono Preamplifier (MM/MC) Phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, featuring low-noise amplification circuits with open sound and massive dynamics, subsonic filter option, housed in an Azur metal chassis with anodized aluminum front panel. Targeted at turntable owners needing a high-quality RIAA phono stage.
• CAMBRIDGE AUDIO AZUR 551P Phono Preamplifier (MM) Phono preamplifier for MM cartridges with low-noise amplification circuits delivering open sound and high dynamics, subsonic filter, housed in an Azur metal chassis with anodized aluminum front panel. Targeted at entry-level turntable owners wanting a quality MM phono stage.
• CAMBRIDGE AUDIO NP 30 Network Music Player Network music player with built-in Wolfson WM8728 DAC (24-bit/96kHz), supporting IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet connectivity, streaming protocols including RTSP, MMS, HTTP, and audio formats WAV, FLAC, AIFF, MP3, AAC, and Ogg Vorbis; 2x USB ports and FAT32 support. Targeted at audiophiles wanting wired/wireless hi-res network playback into their existing amplifier/speaker system.
• SUPRA MD06-EU Mk3 Surge Protector Surge protector with full metal shielding, featuring LoRad power cable and 6 outlets, 16A capacity. Targeted at HiFi enthusiasts seeking clean, protected mains power for sensitive audio equipment.
• SUPRA by JenTech Mains Block DB06-EU Economical fully shielded metal mains block with overload protection, includes LoRad 3x1.5mm power cable (1.5m length), 6 outlets, 16A. Targeted at HiFi consumers wanting shielded power distribution for audio systems.
• TRIANGLE Support TS400 Loudspeaker Stand High-end loudspeaker stand for bookshelf speakers, dimensions 450x700x430mm. Targeted at HiFi consumers seeking proper acoustic placement for stand-mount speakers.
• TRIANGLE Support TS300 Center Speaker Stand Universal center speaker stand, dimensions 450x120x330mm. Targeted at home theater consumers setting up a center-channel speaker.
• TRIANGLE Support TS200 Speaker Stand Universal speaker stand, dimensions 250x570x262mm. Targeted at consumers needing stable mounting for stand-mount loudspeakers.
• TRIANGLE GALAXY 2 Speaker Support Stand Speaker stand designed for GALAXY 2 satellite speakers. Targeted at owners of Triangle GALAXY 2 satellite speakers in surround/home theater setups.
• NorStone Stylum 3 Speaker Stands Speaker stands with height 80.5cm, upper base 16.5x21.7cm, lower base 25.0x25.0cm, available in silver/black/white finishes. Targeted at consumers needing height-corrected placement for bookshelf speakers.
• NorStone Bergen AV Component Stand AV component stand with dimensions 55.0x103.0x49.5cm (HxWxD), max load upper shelf 80kg, max load inner shelf 30kg, available in black. Targeted at home theater consumers housing AV receivers, Blu-ray players, and amplifiers.
• NorStone Bergen Hi-Fi Component Stand Hi-fi component stand with dimensions 76.0x57.4x49.5cm (HxWxD), max load upper shelf 30kg. Targeted at two-channel HiFi consumers housing source components and amplifiers.
• HiFi Opava E-commerce Storefront (Online Store) HiFi Opava's own e-commerce storefront where consumers can browse, compare, and purchase the full portfolio of premium HiFi audio components, accessories, cables, and furniture from international brands. The online catalog is the primary ordering channel for the business, organized by product category and manufacturer.
• HiFi Opava Listening Studio & Showroom (Opava)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AccuphaseminorOthersPremium HiFi audio brand sold through the e-commerce platform. Products include power amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, SACD and CD players, tuners, and accessories.
• Cambridge AudiominorOthersBritish audio equipment manufacturer whose products are sold through the store, including integrated amplifiers, CD players, network players, speakers, and DACs.
• MarantzminorOthersPremium home entertainment and audio equipment brand whose products are featured in the store, including AV receivers, amplifiers, CD/SACD players, and Blu-ray players.
• Monitor AudiominorOthersBritish speaker manufacturer with products including Platinum II, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Monitor, Radius, and Apex series, plus soundbars and surround systems.
• NAD ElectronicsminorOthersCanadian audio equipment manufacturer with products including Masters Series, Theatre Series, Classic Series, Digital Classic Series, and VISO Series.
• DevialetminorOthersFrench high-end audio equipment manufacturer featuring innovative amplifiers with free shipping on certain models.
• CabasseminorOthersFrench speaker manufacturer specializing in coaxial driver technology, with products including Alcyone, MT31, MC40, Altura MC, Stream, and Artis series.
• T+A elektroakustikminorOthersGerman luxury HiFi manufacturer with products across HV series, R series, E series, CARUSO, CALA, SOLITAIRE, CRITERION, and PULSAR lines.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• avmania.cz: Czech audio-visual retailer with brick-and-mortar and e-commerce operations — directly comparable regional competitor in the Czech audiophile/home-cinema retail space.
• hi-fi.info.pl (HiFi Club Poland): Polish online HiFi retailer carrying multiple international premium brands across amplification, sources, and speakers — comparable regional Central-European specialist.

Direct peers

• Richer Sounds: UK-based specialty retailer of HiFi, home cinema, and audio-visual equipment with both physical stores and an online storefront — directly comparable multi-channel HiFi specialist retail model.
• HiFi Corner: Independent Scottish HiFi specialist retailer offering premium two-channel and home cinema brands with demonstration rooms — closely comparable demonstration-led HiFi retail model.
• Audio T: UK chain of independent HiFi specialist stores selling premium amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and source components — directly comparable curated HiFi retail experience.
• KJ West One: High-end London HiFi specialist stocking brands such as Accuphase, Devialet, and T+A — overlapping brand portfolio and premium-audiophile positioning.

Others

• Sonos: Wireless multiroom audio brand whose products HiFi Opava explicitly resells under its 'MULTIROOM' category — adjacent ecosystem participant and ecosystem-level competitor for higher-end traditional HiFi spend.
• SkladbiCZ / Czech audiophile e-commerce specialists: Czech e-commerce audio retailers that compete for the same domestic audiophile buyer pool via online channels — relevant regional e-commerce comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Sound United (Denon/Marantz retail channels): Major audio group whose brands (Marantz, Denon, etc.) are stocked by HiFi Opava; functions as both a brand partner and a broad incumbent shaping the specialty retail channel.
• Devialet (manufacturer-direct): Premium audio brand sold through HiFi Opava that increasingly sells direct to consumers online; represents both a partner and a structural competitive threat to specialty HiFi retailers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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