Montreal – October 11, 2023 - Known for its original activity of modernizing radios of yesteryear, the Clermont-Fd based company A.bsolument is making a strong impact in the audio sector in 2023 by launching its first creation: a unique Bluetooth speaker with an unequivocal name. With its iconic design, PRODIGE has won a Red Dot Design Award in the Audio Product Design 2023 category.
Powerful, responsible and timeless
Inspired by the iconic jewelry radios of the sixties and marked by an aluminum case and clean lines, the design of Prodige is meant to appeal to all generations: those of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
This Bluetooth speaker, entirely assembled by hand in the heart of The Auvergne volcanoes, is made of responsible materials such as recycled aluminum, organic paint and wood from an eco-managed forest. It is also the result of a first order electronic design which gives it an extraordinary lifespan.
Labeled Focal Inside®, it offers a powerful and high-fidelity sound developed in France by a team of passionate engineers. It also adapts to the listening room thanks to AcousticRoom technology and its three bass levels.
“Prodige was born from a dream: to bring a modern version of a legendary object to life while preserving its original beauty and spirit,” said Arthur Verne, CEO of A.bsolument. “A slightly nostalgic variation that would trigger so many sensations and emotions. A variation that would stand the test of time without ever losing its prestige. A variation capable of reinventing itself to constantly become a perfected version of itself.”
A new twist that makes sense
After having breathed new life into more than 5,000 old radios for nearly 10 years by «reconnecting» them to our times, A.bsolument is now looking to the future by leading its passion for sound to a new playing field: the creation of Bluetooth speakers. Via these two distinct universes, PRODIGE inspires to offer all music-lovers the best of both worlds. A step marked by the evolution of the slogan from Radios Vintage Bluetooth to Sound for the future.
“It was the difficulty of finding old radios in good condition that first led us on the path of this new adventure,” explains Verne. “Faced with growing demand, we had to react. Driven by the desire to achieve excellence in terms of the listening quality offered and to become a key player in timeless sound, we set ourselves the challenge of giving life to a unique device ourselves.”
PRODIGE features:
Stereo
- 90W total: 1 x 60W Class D for the woofer / 2 x 15W Class D for the tweeters. 99 dB at 1m.
High fidelity
- 2 x 15W Focal® TAM speakers, oversized woofer and ultra optimized audio processor for the unique PRODIGE architecture.
Adaptation to the listening room
- An adjustable sound thanks to the three levels of bass proposed.
Studio quality Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.2 aptX-HD multipoint to play high-resolution files (Hi-Res) and connect multiple devices.
USB port
- To power an external device, such as a network player or a voice assistant, and to charge a smartphone.
3.5mm jack input
- To connect a turntable, a network player, an old iPod, etc.
The PRODIGE is now available in the US for $899 and $1,299 in Canada.
For more information visit: https://www.a-bsolument.fr/en/products/prodige
