Pearl Akoya From Cabasse Is ‘Most Compact Tri-axial Speaker Ever Created’

Claiming to be the most compact tri-axial speaker ever created (bass, midrange and new carbon and neodymium coaxial tweeter), the Pearl Akoya from Cabasse has been optimised to create as much emotion as its predecessor, The Pearl, only with “extremely pure sound and without any alteration, colouration or distortion”. 

Developed and integrated into a 22cm spherical volume, the new drivers take up very little space and deliver maximum power from the 1,050W RMS amplifiers and a smooth response from 30Hz to 27,000Hz. 

The Pearl Akoya, equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections, is compatible with Cabasse StreamCONTROL multi-room systems, is controllable by voice, and can read all formats of digital audio: ranging from MP3, AAC, WMA to ultra-high definition files such as AIFF, FLAC and ALAC, whether they are stored on external hard drives, computers, via internet radio or the online streaming services available in the StreamCONTROL app (Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify, Napster, Tidal)

The manufacturer claims that the Pearl Akoya boasts a power equivalent of a classical orchestra (115 dB), while its 17cm woofer offers over 20mm of linear excursion.

As with all speakers from the Cabasse high-end collection, such as La Sphère, this new speaker is equipped with the Cabasse patented automatic calibration system (CRCS) for an optimised acoustic experience, no matter where the speaker is located. Connecting two The Pearl Akoya speakers through a simple Wi-Fi connection, without an additional box or hub, provides a full stereo playback system. It is also possible to listen to television, a CD player, or even a turntable and phono stage through its optical digital or 3.5mm analogue jack inputs. 

The Pearl Akoya comes with a wireless controller which sports the same high-quality finish, as well as an ergonomically refined design. There is no need to use a smartphone, just simply use the Bluetooth controller, which can be held in the palm of the hand, to easily control the speaker. 

It will be available from November 2019, and includes a custom carrier case, a cloth covered power cable and 3.5mm jack and micro-USB adapters. A stand and wall bracket are also available. 

The UK retail price is £1499 inc. VAT, and a dedicated stand is available for £299 and a wall bracket for £99.

The Pearl Akoya is available in the UK from Connected Distribution.