Sound Spirit

What Sound Spirit does

Sound Spirit (legally Abaton Vibra) is a Filderstadt, Germany-based specialty retailer and wholesaler of sound bowls, sound therapy instruments, and esoteric wellness products, founded in 1993 by Frank and Christina Plate. The company sells handcrafted Tibetan singing bowls, Planetenschalen® (planetary bowls calibrated to Hans Cousto frequencies), crystal quartz bowls, gongs, tuning forks, shamanic drums, wind chimes, cymbals, incense, meditation cushions, and decorative spiritual items through its own e-commerce platform sound-spirit.de, a physical showroom near Stuttgart Airport (by appointment), and a wholesale channel for esoterica and wellness retailers. The inventory exceeds 10,000 singing bowls, with 1,000+ product listings including free MP3 sound previews, supporting informed purchase decisions for individual consumers, professional sound therapists, yoga teachers, and wellness practitioners.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time product sales (B2C e-commerce and B2B wholesale) with professional services revenue from its Klangmassage Ausbildung (sound massage training) program, in-person seminars, sound meditation evenings (25 EUR/session), workshops such as the Kristallklangschalen KlangLab (120 EUR), and the self-paced online course 'Faszination Klangschale.' Pricing on retail products is per-item with no subscription layer (examples: crystal singing bowls ~139.90 EUR, felt mallets 7.29–28.99 EUR, garden wind chimes 43.90 EUR). The company maintains direct sourcing relationships with small artisans in India, China, Nepal, and Indonesia, and distributes third-party brands including Heola2 (wind chimes), Berk GmbH (incense), and Lotusherz Verlag (Christina Plate's published book and CD).

Sound Spirit is a 7-employee founder-owned business with no disclosed external funding, no M&A activity, and a 33-year track record evidenced by a Trusted Shops 10-Year Excellent Shop badge and a 4.9/5.00 rating across 2,572 verified customer reviews. Its 2026 seminar calendar is published, indicating continued operations. The company has no native mobile app, no disclosed API, and no AI/ML capabilities; its competitive position rests on domain expertise, the proprietary Planetenschalen® frequency system, deep inventory, and educational content rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Sound Spirit

Legal name

Abaton Vibra

Website

https://sound-spirit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sound Spirit (Abaton Vibra), founded 1993 in Filderstadt, Germany, is a 7-employee specialty e-commerce retailer and wholesaler of handcrafted sound bowls, planetary frequency instruments (Planetenschalen®), gongs, tuning forks, incense, and meditation products, serving individual wellness consumers, professional sound therapists, and esoterica retailers via its own shop and showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sound Therapy & Wellness Retail

NAICS

Musical Instrument and Supplies Retailers (459140)

SIC

Musical Instruments (3931), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sound Meditation & Sound Bath Sessions (HSADAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Musical Instruments (Acoustic & Electric) (MPAIAJAA)

Keywords

• Singing bowls retail
• Sound therapy instruments
• Planetary sound bowls
• Crystal singing bowls
• Sound massage training

Headquarters

HQ city

Filderstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (B2C & B2B Wholesale): The primary revenue stream is the sale of sound bowls, sound instruments, incense, and spiritual/decorative products through their e-commerce platform and physical showroom. They sell to individual consumers and offer a wholesale program for esoterica, wellness, and sound bowl retailers.
2. Seminars and Training Courses: Revenue from seminars including sound massage training (Klangmassage Ausbildung), sound meditation evenings, sound bowl workshops, and online courses on singing bowl basics.
3. Events and Sound Meditation Evenings: Ticketed events such as Klangmeditationsabende (sound meditation evenings at 25 EUR per session) and specialized workshops like the Kristallklangschalen KlangLab (120 EUR).
4. Sound Massage Sessions (Klangmassage): Individual sound massage sessions offered at the Filderstadt location near Stuttgart Airport, booked by appointment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sound Spirit (Abaton Vibra) is a specialty retailer and wholesaler selling handcrafted singing bowls, planetary sound bowls (Hans Cousto calibration), crystal quartz bowls, gongs, tuning forks, drums, wind chimes, and cymbals, alongside incense, meditation cushions, and ritual accessories. The company operates its own e-commerce shop (sound-spirit.de) and an appointment-based showroom near Stuttgart Airport, distributes to esoterica and wellness dealers, and runs paid seminars, sound massage training (Klangmassage Ausbildung), and online courses. Inventory exceeds 10,000 bowls with 1,000+ items listed online, each accompanied by a free MP3 sound sample.

Product overview

Sound Spirit by Abaton Vibra operates as a specialized e-commerce retail platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of sound therapy and wellness products. The core offering centers on singing bowls (Klangschalen), including Tibetan, planetary (Planetenschalen®), and crystal variants—over 10,000 bowls in inventory with 1,000 available online with audio samples. Complementary sound instruments include gongs, tuning forks (Stimmgabeln), drums, wind chimes (Klangspiele), and cymbals (Zimbeln). The accessory category encompasses meditation cushions, incense (Räucherstäbchen), decorative items, pendulums, and ritual objects like Dorjes. The company also publishes media products including the 'Seelenmomente' book and 'Seelenschwingungen' CD by Christina Plate. Educational services form a key pillar: seminar programs for sound massage training (Klangmassage Ausbildung), singing bowl seminars, and the self-paced online course 'Faszination Klangschale.' The Blume des Lebens (Flower of Life) sub-brand offers sacred geometry products including stickers and wall decorations. Since 1993, the company has operated as both a retail platform and wholesaler for esoterica, wellness, and singing bowl products, located near Stuttgart Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Klangschalen (Singing Bowls) Handmade singing bowls in a range of styles (Tibetan, antique, XXL foot reflexology, cast, Chinese temple bells, Japanese, and crystal) for individual wellness practitioners, sound therapists, and yoga teachers. Each online listing includes a free MP3 sound sample so buyers can preview the actual tone before purchase.
• Planetenschalen (Planetary Bowls) Proprietary line of singing bowls calibrated to specific planetary frequencies calculated from astronomical cycles using Hans Cousto's planetary tone system. Each bowl corresponds to a planet or biorhythm (e.g., Alphawelle, Thetawelle, Chiron, Eros, Lilith, DNA) and is marketed with its associated therapeutic application for individual wellness users and professional sound therapists.
• Kristall-Klangschalen (Crystal Singing Bowls) Mountain crystal or quartz crystal singing bowls designed for their penetrating sound, marketed for sound healing and sound therapy sessions by both individual wellness users and professional sound therapists.
• Gongs Therapeutic-quality gongs selected for yoga, meditation, and relaxation use by individual practitioners and wellness professionals. The company states it carries only gongs in therapeutic quality.
• Stimmgabeln (Tuning Forks) Tuning forks across three lines — planetary tuning forks (Hans Cousto system), Moses Code tuning forks, and BioSonics tuning forks — designed for sound therapy practitioners and individual users.
• Trommeln mit Spirit (Shamanic Drums) Shamanic drums and other percussion instruments intended for spiritual and therapeutic practices by individual wellness users and practitioners.
• Wind- und Klangspiele (Wind Chimes and Sound Games) Handcrafted wind chimes and sound games tuned to 432 Hz, including ball sound games (Kugelklangspiele) made at Lake Constance with individually measured, tuned, and polished sound tubes, and garden chimes named after stars. Aimed at individual wellness consumers for indoor and garden use.
• Zimbeln (Tingsha Cymbals) Small bronze or brass cymbals connected by a leather strap, used in Tibetan rituals, Feng Shui, and sound massage for aura cleansing by individual practitioners and sound therapists.
• Klangmassage Ausbildung (Sound Massage Training) Paid multi-module training program covering wellness sound massage, block seminars, intensive seminars, and advanced supervision courses. Designed for practitioners who want to become professional sound massage therapists (Klangarbeiter); pricing is available on inquiry / registration.
• Klangschalen Seminare (Singing Bowl Seminars) Paid in-person seminars led by Frank and Christina Plate covering topics such as chakra and singing bowls, sound meditation, bowls and children, tuning forks, and yoga and bowls. Targeted at individual participants and aspiring practitioners who want to deepen their use of singing bowls.
• Online-Kurs Faszination Klangschale Self-paced online course 'Faszination Klangschale' (Singing Bowl Fascination) teaching the fundamentals of using singing bowls in daily life. Free 7-day access is granted to Planetenschalen customers.
• KlangLab Kristallklangschalen (Crystal Bowl Sound Atelier) Ticketed sound atelier (workshop) experience centered on crystal singing bowls, priced at 120 EUR per session. Open to individual attendees interested in hands-on experience with crystal bowls beyond the retail purchase.
• CD Seelenschwingungen (Soul Vibrations CD) Audio CD of guided singing bowl meditations by Christina Plate, including tracks on body relaxation, healing, divine light, and loving kindness. Sold via the Sound Spirit shop and published by Lotusherz Verlag GmbH.
• Buch Seelenmomente (Soul Moments Book) Print book by Christina Plate on using singing bowls for self-care, rituals, meditation, and spiritual practices. Sold through the Sound Spirit shop and published by Lotusherz Verlag GmbH.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Small Asian Manufacturers and Artisans (India, China, Nepal, Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSound-Spirit imports sound bowls and other products from small manufacturers and artisans in India, China, Nepal, and Indonesia. The company states they work with small manufactories that promote traditional craftsmanship, and they visit production facilities regularly to maintain quality and fair trade relationships. They are committed to living wages and fair labor practices in their supply chain.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Singingbowl.com (Tibetan Bowls Direct): Online retailer specializing in hand-hammered Tibetan and Nepalese singing bowls. Directly competes in the same handcrafted singing bowl niche with similar sourcing geographies.
• The Ohm Store: Online retailer of meditation cushions, singing bowls, incense, and spiritual lifestyle products. Very similar product mix and audience to Sound Spirit's broader esoteric catalog.
• Crystal Tones: Manufacturer-retailer of crystal alchemy singing bowls used in sound healing. Competes directly with Sound Spirit's Kristallklangschalen line, targeting the same wellness professionals and high-end buyers.
• Singing Bowls Shop (singingbowls.com): Online specialty retailer focused on Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs, and sound therapy instruments. Direct competitor in the same product category, B2C e-commerce model, and target audience (yoga teachers, sound therapists, wellness consumers).
• Energy Muse: Wellness jewelry and holistic accessory retailer offering crystal bracelets, sound疗 products, and meditation tools. Overlaps with Sound Spirit's accessory and decorative lines and targets the same wellness lifestyle consumer.
• Healingcrystals.com: Online retailer specializing in crystals, healing stones, and holistic wellness products including singing bowls. Direct competitor in the esoteric/wellness e-commerce space with overlapping buyer base.

Regional players

• Klanghaus (Klang Spiel Shop): German-language retailer of singing bowls, gongs, and sound therapy instruments. Regional direct competitor in the DACH market, overlapping but with narrower online catalog depth than Sound Spirit.
• Shambhala Music Shop: Swiss-based retailer of gongs, singing bowls, and meditation instruments. Overlaps in assortment and customer base but focuses primarily on the Swiss and DACH region.

Emerging players

• Sounds True: Wellness multimedia publisher offering books, audio courses, and guided meditations — adjacent to Sound Spirit's published book/CD and online course offerings. Different primary format (digital content) but same audience of wellness/self-development consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Woodstock Chimes: Established US manufacturer of premium wind chimes and wellness percussion. Overlaps with Sound Spirit's Klangspiele/wind chime assortment and shares a wellness/lifestyle positioning, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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