EarSonics

What EarSonics does

EarSonics SAS is a privately-held French manufacturer founded in 2004 by sound engineer Franck Lopez, operating from a single site in Castries, Hérault (171 Avenue des Gardians). The company designs and produces two complementary product lines in-house: professional and audiophile in-ear monitors (IEMs), both custom-moulded from ear impressions and universal-fit, and the Earpad® line of hearing-protection devices (universal and custom SMH, SNR 9–31 dB). Core technology rests on patented proprietary acoustic engineering — notably the CLI (Correcteur Loudness Intégré) loudness-correction filter, plus TRUEWAVE phase correction, dual super-tweeter Knowles integration, Ω CORRECTOR impedance correction, and ARCH-BD driver architecture — applied across both IEMs and hearing protection.

The business model is direct-to-consumer hardware sales through an owned e-commerce store (earsonics.com/store) and phone ordering, complemented by a dedicated B2B enterprise portal (espace-entreprise.earpad.fr) for bulk hearing-protection orders. IEMs are priced €399–€1,990; Earpad® universal units €26–€34 and custom SMH units €192; accessories €3–€199. Custom units require physical ear impressions and a ~10 working-day manufacturing lead time. All manufacturing is in France.

EarSonics serves three primary customer clusters: professional musicians and sound engineers (with marquee French clients including Johnny Hallyday, Mylène Farmer, and Julien Clerc), audiophiles seeking reference-grade personal audio, and B2B industrial/occupational buyers in construction, manufacturing, agro-food, and dental sectors requiring CE-certified (EN 352, EPI 2016/425 Category III) hearing protection. Secondary segments include motorcyclists, concert attendees, and DIY consumers. Geographic footprint is led by France with international e-commerce shipping to the UK, Germany, Spain, and the USA.

Name

EarSonics

Legal name

EARSONICS SAS

Website

https://earsonics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EarSonics SAS is a French manufacturer founded in 2004 that designs and produces custom and universal in-ear monitors and Earpad® hearing protection devices in Castries, France. It sells direct-to-consumer and via a B2B portal to musicians, audiophiles, sound engineers, and industrial buyers in France, the UK, Germany, Spain, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional 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

Studio / Pro Monitoring Headphones & Reference Speakers (CRACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wired Headphones & Earphones (CRACANAC), Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Custom in-ear monitors
• Hearing protection earplugs
• Professional audio equipment
• Musician stage monitors
• Noise protection devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Castries

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) — Custom and Universal: Sale of custom and universal in-ear monitors targeting professional musicians, sound engineers, and audiophiles. Products range from entry-level (300-PRO at €399) to flagship custom audiophile models (EM10-HR at €1,990). Both custom (made-to-order from ear impressions) and universal fit versions are sold. Manufacturing lead time approximately 10 working days after order confirmation or receipt of ear impressions.
2. Hearing Protection — Earpad® (Custom and Universal): Sale of Earpad® hearing protection products, available in universal (immediate availability, €26–€34) and custom/moulded SMH versions (€192, from ear impressions). SNR attenuation levels from 9 dB to 31 dB. Targets professionals (industry, construction, healthcare, music) and consumers (concerts, motorcycling, DIY).
3. Accessories (Cables, Cases, Cleaning, Tips): Sale of accessories including replacement cables (€45–€199), carrying cases (€10–€15), cleaning tools (€3), wipes (€12), anti-humidity capsules (€7), silicone tips, and laser engraving personalisation (€30).
4. Enterprise / B2B Orders: Bulk corporate orders for hearing protection via dedicated enterprise portal (espace-entreprise.earpad.fr), with quote requests, order tracking, and streamlined delivery for company-wide deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EarSonics designs, manufactures and sells two product families made in-house in Castries, France: (1) custom and universal in-ear monitors (IEMs) for professional musicians, sound engineers and audiophiles, ranging from entry-level universal models to flagship custom multi-driver audiophile IEMs; and (2) Earpad® custom and universal hearing protection earplugs incorporating the company's patented CLI (Correcteur Loudness Intégré) loudness-correction technology, with SNR attenuation from 9 to 31 dB and CE certification to EN 352 / EPI 2016/425 for industrial, dental and consumer use.

Product overview

EarSonics is a French manufacturer of custom and universal in-ear monitors (IEMs) and hearing protection products, operating since 2004 from Castries, France. The company has two main business units: Audio (in-ear monitors) and Hearing Protection (Earpad®). The Audio division encompasses custom-molded IEMs for professionals and audiophiles (EM2-PRO, EM3-PRO, EM32, EM64, EM96R, EM-PRO-AMBIANT, EM6-HR, EM10-HR) and universal fit IEMs (SWITCH-300-PRO, SWITCH-500-PRO, 300-PRO, S-96R, ELEMENTS). The Hearing Protection division offers custom-molded earplugs (EARPAD SMH series with 5 attenuation levels) and universal earplugs (EARPAD Universel Standard, PRO, STRONG, SECURIT, DUAL), all featuring the patented CLI (Correcteur Loudness Intégré) technology that filters dangerous sound levels while preserving sound quality. Accessories include premium cables (BALANCED HI-RES 8C, HI-RES 4C), carrying cases, cleaning tools, and replacement tips.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Earpad®: Hearing protection product line including universal and custom-molded earplugs with CLI technology for musicians, professionals, and consumers.

Products and services

• Custom Pro IEMs (EM2-PRO, EM3-PRO, EM32, EM64, EM96R, EM-PRO-AMBIANT)
• Custom Audiophile IEMs (EM6-HR, EM10-HR)
• Universal Pro IEMs (300-PRO, SWITCH-300-PRO, SWITCH-500-PRO)
• Universal Audiophile IEMs (S-96R, ELEMENTS)
• Earpad® SMH Custom Hearing Protection
• Earpad® Universal Hearing Protection (Standard, PRO, STRONG, SECURIT, DUAL)
• IEM Premium Cables and Accessories

Quantifiable outcome

• Earpad® SMH custom hearing protectors have a lifespan of 3 to 5 years, are washable and reusable, reducing long-term cost vs disposable foam plugs.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sensaphonics: Sensaphonics is a US-based specialist in custom in-ear monitors and hearing conservation for musicians and audio professionals, with 3D-printed custom products and a strong audiologist-channel model. Its dual focus on IEMs and musician hearing protection mirrors EarSonics' dual IEM/Earpad® business model, and it competes for the same professional musician end-customers.
• Ultimate Ears (a Logitech brand): Ultimate Ears is a leading manufacturer of custom and universal in-ear monitors for musicians and audiophiles, with a global brand and Pro Reference Series directly comparable to EarSonics' Custom Pro and Universal Pro lines. Both compete in custom-molded IEMs made from ear impressions, with multi-driver architectures and pro/audiophile segmentation.
• Elacin: Elacin is a Dutch manufacturer specializing in custom-molded hearing protection for musicians and industrial users, with attenuation filters that preserve sound quality. It directly competes with EarSonics' Earpad® line in the musician and B2B industrial hearing protection segments across Europe.
• JH Audio: JH Audio is a US custom IEM specialist founded by sound engineer Jerry Harvey, offering multi-driver custom monitors for professional musicians. Its product line, customization model, and target touring-musician customer overlap directly with EarSonics' Custom Pro series, including technologies like soundrIVe and FreqPhase.
• Westone Audio: Westone is a long-established US manufacturer of custom and universal in-ear monitors for musicians, audiophiles, and hearing protection. The ES and Pro Series custom IEMs and AC Series hearing protection products directly overlap with EarSonics' Custom Pro and Earpad® SMH lines, targeting the same professional musician and audiologist-channel distribution.
• 64 Audio: 64 Audio is a US-based premium custom and universal IEM manufacturer known for multi-driver balanced armature configurations and proprietary technologies (e.g., apex modules, LID). It competes directly with EarSonics' EM64, EM96R, and EM10-HR flagship custom IEMs in the audiophile and professional musician segments.
• ACS Custom: ACS Custom is a UK-based manufacturer of custom in-ear monitors and custom hearing protection, with its Pro and Ambient series IEMs and Prodive hearing protection line directly comparable to EarSonics' Custom Pro and Earpad® SMH range. Both serve musicians, audiophiles, and industrial clients with made-to-measure silicone/acrylic products.

Broad incumbents

• Sennheiser: Sennheiser is a global audio equipment manufacturer whose IE series (IE 100, 200, 300, 600, 900) competes directly with EarSonics' universal audiophile and pro IEMs. Sennheiser operates across pro audio, consumer, and hearing solutions, making it a broader incumbent with greater scale and R&D resources than EarSonics.
• Shure: Shure is a major global pro-audio incumbent with the SE series of sound-isolating earphones widely used by touring musicians and sound engineers. While broader than EarSonics (Shure covers microphones, mixing, and wireless systems), it directly competes in the professional in-ear monitor category and benefits from established distribution channels that EarSonics lacks.
• 3M (Peltor/HearSafe): 3M is a global industrial conglomerate whose Peltor and E-A-R lines of hearing protection products (universal and custom molded) compete with EarSonics' universal Earpad® range in the B2B and consumer hearing protection market. As a broad incumbent, 3M offers far greater scale and distribution, but lacks EarSonics' maritime-grade CLI loudness correction patent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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