{"product_id":"cabassepearlakoyabl","title":"Cabasse The Pearl Akoya Compact Speaker, Black (Each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cabasse The Pearl Akoya is an active streaming compact speaker that houses power amps, a network player and a coaxial driver in a 22-centimetre sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the most compact entry point into the Pearl family – and along the way it dismantles the idea that a speaker has to look big to sound big.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Pearl Akoya?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the sphere, three ways work together delivering 1050 watts RMS combined: 450 watts for the 17 cm HELD woofer, 300 watts each for the mid and high frequencies of the coaxial BCI driver. Because mid and high come from a single point and the spherical enclosure has no edge for sound to break against, the music stands freely in the room instead of in the box. CRCS room correction measures via the StreamCONTROL app and takes the roughest errors out of your placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Akoya reaches down to 30 Hz and manages 115 dB in mono, up to 121 dB as a pair – headroom you'll rarely exhaust in a normal living room. Playback runs via network (LAN or dual-band WLAN), Bluetooth, optical, USB, or the analogue 3.5 mm input, for which an RCA adapter is included. Formats up to 24-bit\/192 kHz play natively. Since the 2025 Roon Ready certification, the Akoya also shows up in Roon as its own zone, provided the firmware is current. A streaming service is an option here, not a requirement: internet radio, files from the network, or the TV via the optical input are perfectly enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pearl Akoya for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor small to medium rooms, for a shelf, a stand or a wall mount – anywhere floor space is tight but the standards are still high. Straight talk: each sphere is sold individually, so for classic stereo you need two. And if you want to flood an open living-dining area with deep bass, the larger The Pearl or an additional subwoofer serves you more honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA speaker that looks like a design object and still replaces a complete system – not many manage that. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we work out with you whether a single Akoya, a pair, or the larger model suits your room. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00, email shop@hdzuerisee.ch, or reach us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active streaming compact speaker, 3-way, single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1050 W RMS total per speaker (woofer 450 W, midrange 300 W, tweeter 300 W); peak power 2100 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e coaxial BCI mid\/high-frequency driver (13 cm midrange, 2.5 cm tweeter), 17 cm HELD woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Hz – 27,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax. sound pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 dB (mono), 121 dB (stereo pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution and formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC up to 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethernet RJ45 (10\/100 Mbit), dual-band WLAN 2×2 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac, AirPlay 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.2 (SBC and AAC codecs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roon Ready (Cabasse certification 2025, current firmware required), additionally listed as Roon Tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming services:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Napster, vTuner internet radio – subscription optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1× S\/PDIF optical, 1× USB 2.0 (5 V\/1 A), 1× analogue 3.5 mm stereo jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot on board:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDMI\/eARC, MQA, aptX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom correction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CRCS (Cabasse Room Compensation System), calibration via app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth remote control, Cabasse StreamCONTROL app, Google Assistant compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noir Métallisé (black metallic), high gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 × 220 × 220 mm (sphere including integrated base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e speaker, Bluetooth remote control, power cable, USB adapter, RCA-to-3.5 mm jack adapter, carry bag, quick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Pearl Akoya supplied singly or as a pair?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingly. Each sphere is a standalone speaker sold per piece. For classic stereo you order two and pair them into a stereo set in the StreamCONTROL app. A single Akoya plays in mono, say in the kitchen, office or bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Akoya need an additional amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Power amps delivering 1050 W RMS combined, a converter and a network player already sit inside the enclosure. All you need is power, your network and a source. It can't be run passively – in exchange, you save an amplifier, a rack and a whole stack of cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Pearl Akoya Roon Ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Cabasse had the Pearl series certified Roon Ready in 2025, and in Roon's partner list the Akoya is additionally listed as Roon Tested. Current firmware, installed via the StreamCONTROL app, is required. It doesn't support MQA, but FLAC and ALAC run up to 24-bit\/192 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Akoya work without a streaming subscription?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Via the optical input, USB and the 3.5 mm jack you connect a TV, CD player or a turntable with a phono stage, and internet radio costs nothing. A paid service is purely optional, not a starting requirement for the first note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Pearl Akoya at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause years of practical experience tell us which active speakers genuinely bring joy in everyday use, and where a sphere reaches its limits. Add to that correct warranty handling as an authorised dealer, and our own technician for setup, network questions and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatching \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecher-staender\"\u003espeaker stands\u003c\/a\u003e, complementary \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e for more foundation, and everything around \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/streaming\"\u003estreaming\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cabasse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989493117264,"sku":null,"price":1590.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/cabasse-the-pearl-akoya-kompaktlautsprecher-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785445861","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/cabassepearlakoyabl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}