{"product_id":"cabassepearlsubbl","title":"Cabasse The Pearl Sub Subwoofer, Black (Each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cabasse The Pearl Sub is an active subwoofer that also works as a network streamer and as a stereo power amp for two passive satellite speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat means a single sphere replaces three devices: bass foundation, source and amplifier. All that's left are two speaker cables and one power plug – and a living room where you hear the system instead of seeing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Cabasse The Pearl Sub?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it packs 1600 watts of continuous power into a sphere that, on its chrome base, needs barely more floor space than a stool. 1000 watts RMS drive the 25 cm HELD woofer with up to 30 mm of linear excursion, while twice 300 watts RMS feed the satellites; Cabasse states peak values of 2000 and 2 × 600 watts respectively. Automatic CRCS room correction measures via a built-in microphone and corrects the frequency response, while DEAP signal processing tunes the crossover to the connected speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayback runs via Wi-Fi, Ethernet or Bluetooth 4.2, AirPlay 2 is on board, and since the firmware update in spring 2025 the Pearl Sub is officially Roon Ready. A streaming subscription is optional, not mandatory: via the optical input, the RCA input and the USB port it also plays entirely without a subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive subwoofer with a built-in network streamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 W RMS for the bass, 2 × 300 W RMS for two passive satellites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic room calibration via CRCS, tuning via DEAP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.2, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl via the Cabasse StreamCONTROL app and Bluetooth remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Pearl Sub suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who wants a 2.1 system without accepting a rack full of gear for it – ideally with compact passive Cabasse satellites like the iO series. Bottom line: if you just want to boost the TV sound a bit, you're buying way more than you need here. And if you already own a power amp you're attached to, you're paying twice for part of the Pearl Sub. But if you want a lot of music with very little visible gear, there's hardly anything more elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubwoofer, power amp and streamer in one lacquered sphere – that sounds like a compromise, and surprisingly, it isn't one. Cabasse states the frequency range from 14 Hz, without adding a measurement condition; it plays deeper than the sphere's size would suggest, in any case. The automatic calibration takes the most thankless part of the job off your hands. Which satellites go best with it is something we're happy to plan through with you at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubwoofer amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000 W RMS \/ 2000 W peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSatellite amplifier power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 300 W RMS \/ 2 × 600 W peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1600 W RMS (sum of the three channels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 cm HELD woofer (carbon-glass fibre), up to 30 mm linear excursion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 – 180 Hz (manufacturer figure, no measurement condition stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax. sound pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 dB (mono) \/ 112 dB peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion (THD+N):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.005% (1 W at 4 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\/A converter:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 768 kHz \/ 32-bit, playback up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e dual-band 2×2 Wi-Fi (802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac), Ethernet (RJ45)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless protocols:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth 4.2, AirPlay 2, Roon Ready, hi-res multiroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreaming services:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qobuz, Tidal, Deezer, Spotify, Napster, internet radio (vTuner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC up to 24-bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × stereo RCA (no 3.5 mm jack input)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × optical S\/PDIF (Toslink), 1 × USB 2.0 type A for music from a stick or hard drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 terminals for 2 passive satellites, 300 W RMS per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable via app and remote; no line or preamp output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoom correction:\u003c\/strong\u003e CRCS with built-in measurement microphone, DEAP signal processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabasse StreamCONTROL app, Bluetooth remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e sphere on chrome base, matte lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 320 × 338 × 368 mm incl. base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pearl Sub, Bluetooth remote, power cable, quick guide, warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Pearl Sub drive two passive speakers on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. On the back are four speaker terminals for a passive stereo pair, supplied with 300 watts RMS per channel. The Sub handles bass, amplification and source playback in a single device – you need neither a separate power amp nor an additional streamer. Passive Cabasse satellites like the iO series are the obvious partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat analogue input does the Pearl Sub have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stereo RCA input. Unlike the smaller Pearl models, which the manual lists with a 3.5 mm jack, the Pearl Sub works with classic RCA sockets. Added to that are an optical S\/PDIF input for the TV, a USB port for music from a stick or hard drive, plus Ethernet and Wi-Fi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a streaming subscription for the Pearl Sub?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. A subscription is optional, not a requirement. Via the optical input, the RCA input and the USB port you can feed it directly from a TV, CD player, phono preamp or a hard drive. Internet radio and music from your own network work too, without you having to subscribe to anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow deep does the Pearl Sub play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCabasse states the frequency range as 14 to 180 Hz, without giving a measurement condition for it. That's thanks to a 25 cm woofer with up to 30 mm of linear excursion and 1000 watts of continuous power. Maximum sound pressure is 100 decibels, with a peak of 112 decibels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Cabasse The Pearl Sub at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a 2.1 system stands or falls with how the subwoofer, satellites and room are tuned to each other. We plan the combination with you, set up the room correction and stay reachable afterwards – our technician Mauri handles installation and service. Call us on +41 44 680 22 00 or email shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatching partners are in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e overview, further subwoofers are listed under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/subwoofer\"\u003esubwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e. If you're thinking through the whole chain, take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streaming\"\u003estreaming\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables \u0026amp; connectors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cabasse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989495116112,"sku":null,"price":3790.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/cabasse-the-pearl-sub-subwoofer-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785445742","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/cabassepearlsubbl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}