With names like Elipson, Cabasse, Focal, Jean-Marie Reynaud and Davis Acoustics, France’s expertise in high-fidelity sound is well established. Following in the footsteps of these historic manufacturers, French Acoustics is looking to make its mark on the Bluetooth speaker market using 3D printing. This young brand, based in Cannes, designs its equipment in France.
French Acoustics, a story of passion
The French Acoustics project was imagined by Florian Campredon. A true jack-of-all-trades with a passion for electronics, he began designing an amp for his electric cello as a teenager. Self-taught and a perfectionist, he launched his first business straight from school. He makes wooden speakers by hand.
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Faced with the growing success of his business, Florian Campredon went back to school to perfect his skills. At Polytech, he met Damien Virgiglio and Timothée Caron. Together, the three entrepreneurs founded French Acoustics for a student project!
100% French 3D printing
At French Acoustics, local production is an integral part of the brand’s development. Most of the manufacturing of the French Acoustics Proton portable Bluetooth speaker takes place in the south of France, in Cannes. French Acoustics, where Florian Campredon manages electronics and acoustics, now has a team of six.
French Acoustics distinguishes itself from its competitors mainly by using 3D printing to manufacture the chassis of its speakers. This modern process has the advantage of being energy and raw material efficient. The French Acoustics Proton speakers are made from PETG, a recycled and recyclable material from Alsace. French Acoustics favors short supply chains as much as possible. The young Cannes-based company works with local partners. For example, 85% of the components used in the French Acoustics Proton portable Bluetooth speaker are made in France.
The other distinctive feature of French Acoustics is undoubtedly its ability to assemble a speaker quickly. At the last Paris Audio Video Show, Florian Campredon revealed that a 3D printer could produce a speaker case in 20 hours. The French Acoustics teams then integrate the drivers and electronic components in just 15 minutes!
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Features of the French Acoustics Proton portable speaker
- 46 watts
- Bluetooth aptX HD compatible
- 15 hours of autonomy
- 2 drivers + 2 passive radiators
- 270° sound diffusion
- 18-carat gold-plated tactile button
- USB-C audio port
- Chaining mode
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 110 x 110 x 240mm
- Weight: 740g
The flourishing history of French Acoustics is proof of French innovation and expertise in the hi-fi market. The French Acoustics Proton portable Bluetooth speaker is available at €299 from Son-Vidéo.com.
