Rainer
Very satisfied with Eole4.
Comment from November 08, 2024 — Experience from August 23, 2024
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The Eole 4 by Cabasse represents the fourth generation of this iconic compact speaker. Combining elegant design with high-level acoustic performance, this model continues the tradition of premium bookshelf speakers from the renowned French brand.
The Eole 4 stands out with its signature spherical design, a hallmark of Cabasse’s aesthetic. With a diameter of just 13 cm, this compact speaker blends seamlessly into any interior. Its glossy white finish exudes timeless elegance, while the redesigned protective grille features two stylish rings and the Cabasse logo on the front. This new grille design not only enhances the speaker’s appearance but also optimizes sound wave dispersion, particularly in the high frequencies.
At the heart of the Eole 4 is a 2-way coaxial driver, a testament to Cabasse’s expertise in Spatially Coherent Source (SCS) technology. This configuration combines a 29 mm soft dome tweeter with a 100 mm P2C midrange/woofer. Inspired by the brand’s high-end models, this coaxial setup ensures exceptional spatial coherence and a stable sound image across a wide listening area.
Despite its compact size, the Eole 4 delivers impressive performance. With a sensitivity of 90 dB (1W/1m) and a power handling capacity of 70 W RMS (490 W peak), this speaker produces dynamic and powerful sound. Its frequency response ranges from 150 Hz to 22 kHz, ensuring precise reproduction across the entire audible spectrum.
The Eole 4 excels in installation versatility. Its ingenious magnetic mounting system allows for multidirectional orientation, offering great flexibility in positioning. Whether placed on a shelf using its magnetic base or mounted on a wall with a simple screw, this speaker adapts to any environment.
This flexibility makes it an ideal choice for multi-channel home theater setups. The Eole 4 can be used as a front, center, or surround speaker, enabling the creation of 5.1, 7.1, or even more advanced systems. For a complete audio experience, Cabasse recommends pairing it with the Lipari 21 subwoofer, specifically designed to complement the Eole 4 range.
Compared to its predecessor, the Eole 3, this fourth generation brings significant improvements. The new grille design optimizes high-frequency dispersion, resulting in more precise and detailed treble. The coaxial driver has also been refined to deliver better coherence and a more stable stereo image.
The Eole 4 retains Cabasse’s signature sound DNA, characterized by lively, incisive, and fast reproduction. The midrange is rendered with great neutrality, free from artificial coloration, while the treble shines with finesse and extension. Despite its modest size, this speaker impresses with its ability to create a wide and deep soundstage.
Whether for stereo music listening or an immersive home theater setup, the Eole 4 demonstrates remarkable versatility. Its precision and dynamics make it an excellent choice for discerning audiophiles, capable of reproducing the subtlest nuances of high-resolution recordings.
In multi-channel configurations, the Eole 4 excels in reproducing cinematic soundtracks. Its tonal coherence and ability to handle high sound levels ensure a captivating home theater experience, with precise surround effects and convincing spatial localization of sound sources.
The main improvement lies in the grille design, which offers better high-frequency response, resulting in more precise treble and optimized sound dispersion.
While the Eole 4 delivers impressive performance for its size, adding a subwoofer like the Lipari 21 is recommended for optimal bass reproduction, especially for home theater setups or music with rich low frequencies.
The Eole 4 is ideal for small to medium-sized rooms (up to approximately 25m²). For larger spaces, it is advisable to opt for larger speakers or increase the number of Eole 4 units in a multi-channel configuration.
With an impedance of 8 Ω and a sensitivity of 90 dB, the Eole 4 is compatible with a wide range of amplifiers. An amplifier delivering between 35 and 70 W per channel at 8 Ω will be a perfect match.
Absolutely. While often used in home theater setups, the Eole 4 also excels in stereo listening, offering precise sound imaging and a well-defined stereo soundstage, ideal for critical music listening.
Rainer
Very satisfied with Eole4.
Comment from November 08, 2024 — Experience from August 23, 2024
Dietmar
Distinctive exterior, excellent sound - I upgraded my system with the Cabasse Eole 4 as effect speakers.
Comment from August 09, 2024 — Experience from July 28, 2024
Anthony
Very good as a high front speaker.
Easy to install and more than agile orientation with the magnetic base.
Comment from December 30, 2023 — Experience from March 10, 2023