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Cabasse The Pearl Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,900Audio output power:1600.00 WBattery life:?IP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.2Weight:18000 g

Cabasse The Pearl Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 86% of portable speakers
5.5

Value for money

Value for money
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

32%

9.0

Audio

20%

7.0

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

2.4

Design

3%

8.4

Smart features

★Better than 91%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £2,900
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Cabasse The Pearl

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

32%

9.0

Audio

20%

7.0

Battery

18%

5.5

Durability

16%

7.0

Connectivity

8%

8.5

Controls

3%

2.4

Design

3%

8.4

Smart features

7.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Cabasse The Pearl has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 59.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.5
Audio output power
1,600 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 1,600 W which is higher than that of 100% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
250 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 250 mm which is larger than that of 99.1% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 3 drivers, which is more than 70.1% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 11.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
14 Hz
Market range: <20 Hz – >120 Hz
This portable speaker has a lowest frequency of 14 Hz which is lower than that of 99.7% of portable speakers.
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4.2 which is older than that of 53.8% of portable speakers and equal to that of 17.8% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
?
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
?
Battery capacity
?
Charging time
?
Maximum charging input power
?
Built-in rechargeable battery
no
This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery. 81.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
?
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
?
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On-device controls placement
?
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
yes
This portable speaker supports smartphone app control. 46.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Compatible mobile app provides speaker control or settings.
Remote control
yes
This portable speaker includes a remote control. 85.1% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Fast pairing
no
This portable speaker does not support fast pairing. 22.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
18,000 g
Market range: <200 g – >5.6k g
This portable speaker weighs 18,000 g which is heavier than that of 98.8% of portable speakers.
Height
32.7 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 32.7 cm which is taller than that of 92.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Width
32.3 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 32.3 cm which is wider than that of 84.5% of portable speakers.
Depth
32.3 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 32.3 cm which is deeper than that of 97.4% of portable speakers.
Carry options
strap/handle/shoulder
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Companion app name
Cabasse StreamCONTROL
Firmware updates
yes
This portable speaker supports firmware updates. 52.9% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
Firmware update method
OTA; App
Voice assistant support
yes
This portable speaker supports voice assistants. 73.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Supports direct voice-assistant control.
Spotify Connect
yes
This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect. 89.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Cabasse The Pearl vs the average portable speaker

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  • 1,580 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (1,600 W vs 20 W).
    1,600 W vs 20 W
  • 200 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (250 mm vs 50 mm).
    250 mm vs 50 mm
  • 26 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (118 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    118 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 46 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (14 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    14 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 7,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • 1,580 W more audio output power
    This portable speaker has more audio output power than the average portable speaker (1,600 W vs 20 W).
    1,600 W vs 20 W
  • 200 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (250 mm vs 50 mm).
    250 mm vs 50 mm
  • 26 dB SPL higher maximum sound pressure
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum sound pressure level than the average portable speaker (118 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL).
    118 dB SPL vs 92 dB SPL
  • 46 Hz deeper bass extension
    This portable speaker has deeper bass extension than the average portable speaker (14 Hz vs 60 Hz).
    14 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 7,000 Hz higher maximum frequency
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum frequency than the average portable speaker (27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz).
    27,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • Provides 360-degree sound
    This portable speaker provides 360-degree sound, while the average portable speaker does not provide 360-degree sound.
    Provides omnidirectional 360° sound radiation.
  • Includes a subwoofer
    This portable speaker includes a subwoofer, while the average portable speaker does not include a subwoofer.
    Has an integrated active subwoofer driver.
  • Has a noise-canceling microphone
    This portable speaker has a noise-canceling microphone, while the average portable speaker does not have a noise-canceling microphone.
    Uses microphone noise/echo cancellation for calls or voice.
  • 149 mm larger built-in subwoofer
    This portable speaker has a larger built-in subwoofer than the average portable speaker (250 mm vs 101 mm).
    250 mm vs 101 mm
  • 1 more speaker drivers
    This portable speaker has more speaker drivers than the average portable speaker (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This portable speaker supports AirPlay, while the average portable speaker does not support AirPlay.
  • Has a TOSLINK optical input
    This portable speaker has a TOSLINK optical input, while the average portable speaker does not have a TOSLINK optical input.
    Has a physical TOSLINK optical audio input.
  • Supports DLNA media sharing
    This portable speaker supports DLNA media sharing, while the average portable speaker does not support DLNA media sharing.
  • Has Ethernet support
    This portable speaker has Ethernet support, while the average portable speaker does not have Ethernet support.
  • Has an equalizer
    This portable speaker has an equalizer, while the average portable speaker does not have an equalizer.
    Offers user-selectable EQ, tone adjustment, or sound presets.
  • 2 more adjustable EQ bands
    This portable speaker has more adjustable EQ bands than the average portable speaker (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • Supports party mode
    This portable speaker supports party mode, while the average portable speaker does not support party mode.
    Supports synchronized multi-speaker party/group playback.
  • Includes a remote control
    This portable speaker includes a remote control, while the average portable speaker does not include a remote control.
  • Supports playback mute
    This portable speaker supports playback mute, while the average portable speaker does not support playback mute.
    Speaker playback audio can be directly muted.
  • Includes a travel bag
    This portable speaker includes a travel bag, while the average portable speaker does not include a travel bag.
  • Supports Spotify Connect
    This portable speaker supports Spotify Connect, while the average portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect.
  • Supports voice assistants
    This portable speaker supports voice assistants, while the average portable speaker does not support voice assistants.
    Supports direct voice-assistant control.
  • Supports firmware updates
    This portable speaker supports firmware updates, while the average portable speaker does not support firmware updates.
    Supports user-accessible firmware updates.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • 17,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (18,000 g vs 800 g).
    18,000 g vs 800 g
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • 24 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (32.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    32.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 32.22x more expensive
    Cabasse The Pearl is more expensive than the average portable speaker (£2,900 vs £90).
    £2,900 vs £90
  • 37.8% worse value for money
    Cabasse The Pearl offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (5.48 vs 7.5).
    5.48 vs 7.55
  • 4.21x less popular
    Cabasse The Pearl is less popular than the average portable speaker (1 vs 4.21).
    1 vs 4.21
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 0.8 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • Does not have a built-in rechargeable battery
    This portable speaker does not have a built-in rechargeable battery, while the average portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery.
  • Does not have a battery level indicator
    This portable speaker does not have a battery level indicator, while the average portable speaker has a battery level indicator.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • 5 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (5 °C vs 0 °C).
    5 °C vs 0 °C
  • Does not provide voice prompts
    This portable speaker does not provide voice prompts, while the average portable speaker provides voice prompts.
    No spoken status prompts; feedback is absent, visual, or tone-based.
  • 17,200 g heavier
    This portable speaker is heavier than the average portable speaker (18,000 g vs 800 g).
    18,000 g vs 800 g
  • 20.3 cm taller
    This portable speaker is taller than the average portable speaker (32.7 cm vs 12.4 cm).
    32.7 cm vs 12.4 cm
  • 24 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (32.3 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    32.3 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 14.2 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (32.3 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    32.3 cm vs 18.1 cm

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darko.audio
23/03/2022
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12/05/2023
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27/12/2020
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17/11/2020
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03/10/2020
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16/09/2019
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22/10/2024
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Cabasse The Pearl

  • Powerful, deep, and room-filling bass response despite the relatively compact spherical form factor.
  • Excellent acoustic clarity with highly detailed mid-ranges and crisp high frequencies due to the tri-coaxial driver design.
  • Stunning luxury aesthetic featuring high-end materials like carbon fiber and a premium multi-layer lacquer finish.
  • Integrated automatic room calibration system that quickly optimizes the sound profile based on local room acoustics.
  • Versatile connectivity options including high-resolution Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, optical, and multi-room setup capabilities.
  • Generous accessory package that includes a durable custom hard carrying case and a sleek puck-style remote control.

What customers don't like about Cabasse The Pearl

  • Extremely high premium price point that puts it well out of reach for casual listeners.
  • The proprietary StreamCONTROL companion application can be laggy, erratic, and frustrating to use.
  • Physical input source selectors and connection indicators are hidden awkwardly around the back of the device.
  • The Bluetooth Low Energy puck remote suffers from noticeable response lag when waking up from standby mode.
  • Noticeable volume dependency where the overall tonal balance can shift or lose low-end extension at maximum volumes.
  • Lack of native Apple AirPlay support on core models, limiting integration with multi-room hardware from other manufacturers.

Verdict

The Cabasse The Pearl is a premium spherical wireless speaker featuring a high-end tri-coaxial driver configuration with a 13 cm midrange, a coaxial tweeter, and a rear-firing 25 cm woofer powered by a massive 1,600W RMS tri-amplification system. Main characteristics include an expansive 14Hz to 27kHz frequency response, built-in CRCS automatic room calibration, a integrated 32-bit/768kHz DAC, and high-resolution streaming options over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Optical, and RCA inputs. Pros include an incredibly high volume output reaching up to 118 dB, pure and audiophile-grade spatial coherence, and robust multiroom integration through the StreamCONTROL app. However, its downsides include a lack of HDMI connectivity, an app interface that can occasionally feel erratic, and a highly premium price tag compared to similarly specced rivals.

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