{"product_id":"cabassepearlkeshiwh","title":"Cabasse The Pearl Keshi 2.1 System, White (Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cabasse The Pearl Keshi in white is an active 2.1 streaming system: a spherical subwoofer unit with the complete electronics on board, plus two tiny satellite spheres for mids and highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white finish practically disappears against a light wall – and that's exactly the point: the subwoofer carries the amplifiers, network, converter and room calibration, the two 8 cm spheres handle the rest. A complete system with no rack and no cable mess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Cabasse The Pearl Keshi?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the smallest Pearl model is by no means a stripped-down one technically. The coaxial Dom55 mid\/tweeter sits in the satellite sphere, the 17 cm HELD woofer in the subwoofer goes down to 30 Hz. Cabasse names 1050 W of Class-D power, split between 450 W in the bass and twice 300 W in the satellites – so the system doesn't run out of breath at higher levels either. CRCS room correction calibrates automatically with a built-in microphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore scale than the eye expects. The coaxial satellites draw a wide, stable stage, vocals stay full-bodied, and the subwoofer sets a foundation underneath that you simply wouldn't credit to three small spheres. Because the dispersion is so wide, it stays coherent even when you're not sitting dead centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou're free in how you play music: Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, Spotify, Napster and internet radio arrive over Wi-Fi or Ethernet, AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth are on board, and in a Roon environment the Keshi shows up as a Roon Ready zone. A subscription is not a requirement – you play just as easily via the optical input and the jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Keshi for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants good sound without a visible system: city apartment, bedroom, office, second system. Bottom line: for large, open living spaces or home-cinema levels, The Pearl or The Pearl Akoya is the more honest choice. And if you listen to a lot of vinyl, you need a phono preamp and the 3.5 mm jack input – there are no line-level RCA inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fully-fledged stereo system disguised as a home accessory. In white it's the most discreet variant – and sonically more grown-up than three small spheres suggest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Cabasse Pearl Keshi combo sounds like a couple of large floorstanders fed by proper electronic components.\" That's how STEREO GUIDE sums up the system in its test from 16\/05\/2022 – overall score 92%, rating \"Runde Sache\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem power: 1050 W RMS \/ 1500 W max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer power: 450 W RMS (900 W max.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatellite power: 300 W RMS each (600 W max.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplification: Class-D, active bi-amping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax. sound pressure: 115 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 30 – 23,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatellite driver: coaxial mid\/tweeter Dom55 (55 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer driver: 17 cm HELD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC: up to 768 kHz \/ 32 bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WMA Lossless, AIFF, WAV, FLAC, ALAC (up to 24 bit \/ 192 kHz), Ogg Vorbis, DSD64\/128 (via USB or NAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetwork: dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac, Ethernet (RJ45), UPnP\/DLNA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth: 4.2, codecs SBC and AAC (no aptX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirPlay 2: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoon: Roon Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQA: not supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServices: Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, Spotify, Napster, internet radio (vTuner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: optical S\/PDIF, 3.5 mm jack (analogue), Micro-USB (USB 2.0, for USB storage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatellite connection: 2 speaker outputs on the subwoofer, 3 m connection cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom correction: CRCS with built-in measurement microphone, DEAP and DFE signal processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatellite dimensions (W × H × D): 80 × 101 × 80 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSatellite weight: 0.55 kg each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer dimensions (W × H × D): 220 × 237 × 266 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwoofer weight: 6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem weight: 7.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: subwoofer, 2 satellites with 3 m connection cable, 2 adjustable metal brackets for stand or wall mounting, programmable remote control, power cable, USB adapter cable, RCA-to-3.5-mm-jack adapter, quick guide and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Cabasse The Pearl Keshi work without a streaming subscription?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Internet radio, music files from your NAS or home network, and the wired inputs all work without any subscription. You can use Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer and Spotify, but you don't have to – and via AirPlay 2 you can play anything running on your iPhone anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I mount the satellites on the wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe satellites sit in adjustable metal brackets that serve as both a stand and a wall mount – you don't need any extra accessories. The connection cables to the subwoofer are three metres long, and they practically disappear against a light-coloured wall. A calibration microphone is already built into the subwoofer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere's the best place to put the subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spherical subwoofer is much less fussy about placement than a classic cube sub. A free position on the floor, not directly in a corner, is a good starting point. After that, CRCS room correction measures automatically via the microphone and evens out any excess. If in doubt, we'll plan the placement with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Keshi support Roon and MQA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoon yes, MQA no. Roon Labs lists the Keshi as Roon Ready, so it appears as its own zone in your Roon library. Cabasse does not state MQA decoding for the Keshi. High-resolution files up to 24 bit \/ 192 kHz, plus DSD64 and DSD128, play without any trouble, though.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Keshi work well with a TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, via the optical input. The TV sound then runs through the subwoofer and satellites instead of the TV's own speakers. The Keshi doesn't offer HDMI ARC, so your TV needs an optical digital output. For the screen in your living room, it's a quiet, elegant alternative to a soundbar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Cabasse The Pearl Keshi at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause with us you get experience instead of spec sheets. We've worked with HiFi in Wädenswil since 1997, know the Pearl series in different rooms, and tell you honestly when a bigger model makes more sense. We handle delivery and setup on request. Contact: +41 44 680 22 00 or shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming-lautsprecher\"\u003estreaming speakers\u003c\/a\u003e, the whole world of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cabasse\"\u003eCabasse\u003c\/a\u003e and everything around \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming\"\u003estreaming\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cabasse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989494100304,"sku":null,"price":1990.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/cabasse-the-pearl-keshi-2-1-system-weiss-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785445857","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/cabassepearlkeshiwh","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}