French audio vendor Cabasse announces The Pearl-- a high-definition connected speaker packing technologies from the self-descriptive La Sphère flagship into a more compact, if still spherical, form factor.
The result of 3 years of research and development, the Pearl stands 32cm tall and is the first triaxial speaker from the company. It carries a 25cm bass drivertogether with a coaxial midrange and tweeter, and produces a sound output the company claims is the equivalent of a Formula 1 car (118dB) from 3200W peak amplification. Meanwhile the spherical design is not only striking to look at, but also allows for spatial coherence.
An integrated microphone allows for an automatic calibration system (CRCS) through technology borrowed from the La Sphère speaker. Connectivity comes through Bluetooth and wifi, with integration within the Cabasse StreamCONTROL multi-room system and support for MP3, AAC, WMA, AIFF, FLAC and ALAC files. The speaker handles 24-bit/192kHZ HD audio sources from USB-connected storage, NAS devices, internet radio or online music services, and is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Customers can pair 2 Pearl speakers via direct wifi connection for stereo listening. Optical and analogue inputs allow the connection of external sources, such as a TV, CD player or turntable/phono stage. Mounting comes through either stands or wall brackets, and an included remote provides control.
The Pearl is available now in either metallic black with chromium rings or pearl white with silver rings.
