Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

New Products

A.bsolument’s PRODIGE Wireless Loudspeaker Features Focal Drivers

A.bsolument Prodige Tabletop Radio Reddot Winner 2023

Do you love old radios? Collecting tabletop and portable transistor radios has been a quiet hobby of mine going back to 1984. Both the industrial design element and the ability to sit on the back porch listening to hockey games and old serial broadcasts were a huge attraction. France’s A.bsolument is known across Europe for its modernization of older radios which includes the following services:

For living room radios from the 1930s to the 1960s:

  • A new Focal loudspeaker
  • A new 50W amplifier
  • A Bluetooth module
  • The ON/OFF function and volume adjustment on the original button
  • The backlight of the dial
  • A jack input
  • An RCA output

For nomadic radios from the 1970s:

  • A Bluetooth module
  • A rechargeable battery

For k7 radios from the 1980’s:

  • A Bluetooth module
  • A rechargeable battery
  • Cassette and FM function

You do lose AM radio access when you modernize your existing radio (or purchase one of the models they already have available), but can add FM radio with an optional FM/DAB+ module.

A.bsolument Prodige Tabletop Wireless Speaker Radio
A.bsolument PRODIGE

The company has just announced the new A.bsolument PRODIGE radio that will be distributed by Focal Naim America.

Powerful, Responsible & 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 level settings.

A.bsolument Prodige Close-up

“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

After having breathed new life into more than 5,000 old radios for nearly 10 years, 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. 

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

A.bsolument Prodige Tabletop Wireless Speaker Radio Front

“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.”

Features

  • 90 Watts total: 1 x 60 Watts Class D for the woofer / 2 x 15 Wats Class D for the tweeters. 99 dB at 1m
  • 2 x Focal TAM speakers, featuring an oversized woofer and ultra optimized audio processor for the unique PRODIGE architecture
  • Adjustable bass settings
  • Bluetooth 5.2 aptX HD multipoint to play high-resolution files (Hi-Res) and connect multiple devices.
  • USB port for charing or connection an external network player
  • 3.5mm jack input

Price & Availability

The PRODIGE is now available in the US for $881 and $1,299 in Canada.

For more information visit: a-bsolument.fr/en/products/prodige

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Advertisement

Latest Products

Beats Cables Promo Image

Audio Cables

At $18.99 each, new Beats branded USB-C, USB-A, and Lightning cables are now available in red, navy, black or stone.

Stratton Acoustics Element 6 (Left) and Element 8 (Right) Loudspeakers Stratton Acoustics Element 6 (Left) and Element 8 (Right) Loudspeakers

Bookshelf Speakers

At $20,000 or $25,000 per pair the latest Stratton Acoustics stand-mount loudspeakers aim to offer uncompromising sound and beauty.

Audio-Technica Hotaru Turntable Colors Audio-Technica Hotaru Turntable Colors

New Products

Audio-Technica unveils the Hotaru, a $9,999 floating turntable combining cutting-edge levitation technology with premium audiophile performance.

SilentPower Omni Lan Connection Front SilentPower Omni Lan Connection Front

Networking

If you have an extensive home AV network, the OMNI LAN network switch might be worth considering

Toshiba Aurex AX-RP10 Portable Vinyl Record Player Toshiba Aurex AX-RP10 Portable Vinyl Record Player

New Products

Toshiba's Aurex AX-RP10 Portable Turntable is perfect for music lovers who want to spin records anywhere. The TSA would like a word.

Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Wireless Earbuds inside case in-hand in bone (white) Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Wireless Earbuds inside case in-hand in bone (white)

Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

Skullcandy’s Method 360 earbuds bring ANC, Bluetooth 5.3, and surprise—Bose-tuned sound. Premium tech, budget price. What’s the catch for $99?

Gift Ideas?

Cost-no-object Audiophile Gear

Floorstanding Speakers

When money is no-object in building a high-end audio system, this is the audiophile gear you'll want to check out first.

You May Also Like

New Products

For those about to rock, Sony salutes you... with three new Bluetooth wireless speakers and a cool wireless microphone kit.

Articles

March has been a busy month for new headphone introductions, including the Focal Bathys MG and Meze Audio POET.

News

The traveling headphone show, CanJam came to New York City last month and we were there. Here are a few highlights.

New Products

The award-winning Focal Bathys wireless noise cancelling headphones arrive in a new black color option for $699, the same price as before.

Floorstanding Speakers

When money is no-object in building a high-end audio system, this is the audiophile gear you'll want to check out first.

New Products

Focal extends its wired headphone range with two affordable models based on the Bathys architecture in open and closed-back configurations.

Hi-Fi Components

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the latest Focal Powered by Naim luxury audio store opens in Tampa, Florida.

Gift Guides

2024 Black Friday tech deals you won't want to miss on hi-fi, headphones, and home theater gear this Holiday Season.

Advertisement

ecoustics is a hi-fi and music magazine offering product reviews, podcasts, news and advice for aspiring audiophiles, home theater enthusiasts and headphone hipsters. Read more

Copyright © 1999-2024 ecoustics | Disclaimer: We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.



SVS Bluesound PSB Speakers NAD Cambridge Audio Q Acoustics Denon Marantz Focal Naim Audio RSL Speakers