Daniel J SaitWaterfall Audio, the French manufacturer known for high-end loudspeakers that combine advanced acoustic engineering with space-conscious design, unveils the LCR1000 at ISE 2026 on Stand 2D190.
The launch marks the latest addition to the Pro Custom Series, which celebrates ten years of international success, offering integrators globally a blend of performance, flexibility and ease of integration, says the company.
The LCR1000 sits at the top of the Pro Custom range and is designed for cinema rooms up to 100 m², delivering reference-level performance in demanding environments. Remaining faithful to Waterfall’s shallow-depth philosophy, the speaker requires less than 20 cm of recess behind the screen, preserving valuable space while integrating with the company’s proprietary baffle structure for modular and rapid installations.
The flagship model features a two-part architecture with mechanically independent low- and high-frequency modules that stack vertically. It operates in active bi-amplification as standard, paired with Waterfall’s RS700 “Bi-amp Edition” amplifier by ATOHM for optimum performance.
The low-frequency section, housed in a bass-reflex enclosure, covers 40 Hz – 400 Hz with four 18 cm ATOHM LD180 long-excursion drivers, delivering controlled, musical bass. The high-frequency section operates from 400 Hz – 28,000 Hz and features an 18 cm ATOHM MLD180 driver for midrange reproduction and a 28 mm ATOHM neodymium tweeter. The speaker reproduces voices and fine details at unprecedented sound pressure levels, rivalling the most refined hi-fi speakers, says the company.
With 1 kW power handling (LF: 600 W / HF: 400 W) and 94 dB efficiency (2.83 V / 1 m), the LCR1000 can reach 124 dB peak at 1 metre, combining high-impact output with the musicality that defines the Waterfall signature.
Waterfall also exhibits the Niagara XT3 at ISE 2026. Handcrafted in France, the XT3 features a transparent 10 mm Safety Platinum glass enclosure that blends contemporary aesthetics with precision engineering, making a striking visual impact while delivering refined audio performance.
Daily demonstrations of Waterfall’s audio innovations take place at 18:00 on Booth 2D190.
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