Cabasse Alizé 03 and 06: the new stars of French hi-fi?

After a long period focused on wireless speakers, Cabasse is returning to its roots with the new Alizé line of passive speakers, consisting of the Cabasse Alizé 03 bookshelf speaker and the Alizé 06 floorstanding speaker. Unveiled in a world premiere at the 2026 Paris Audio Video Show, these three-way models combine elegance, acoustic innovations, and musicality, featuring a BC10 coaxial driver paired with Rohacell cone woofers. Enough to promise a precise, dynamic, and balanced sound reproduction, with generous bass and a particularly natural soundstage.

Cabasse Alizé: elegance in the service of high fidelity

With the new Cabasse Alizé 03 and Alizé 06 speakers, the French manufacturer is making some of the acoustic expertise from its prestigious Murano line more widely available, incorporating several of its innovations into speakers positioned at a more accessible price point. The brand is therefore continuing its quest for ever more faithful sound reproduction, whilst paying particular attention to aesthetics. Inspired by contemporary architecture and French craftsmanship, this new range features sculptural lines, harmonious proportions, and delicately rounded edges. Wood veneers and lacquered finishes contribute to this refined design, crafted to allow you to seamlessly integrate the speakers into modern interiors.

But beyond their elegance, the Cabasse Alizé 03 and Alizé 06 speakers share the same acoustic philosophy, inherited from the Murano series. Both feature a three-way bass-reflex design, with a BC10 coaxial driver handling the midrange and highs. This signature technology from the Breton manufacturer allows multiple transducers to be aligned along a single acoustic axis, thereby improving sound coherence and the precision of the stereo image. The two models differ primarily in their size and their ability to reproduce low frequencies, with the Alizé 03 featuring a single 6.5″ driver, compared to three in the Alizé 06.

BC10 coaxial driver

At the heart of the new Cabasse Alizé 03 and Alizé 06 speakers is a BC10 coaxial driver. This iconic design, a hallmark of the brand, aligns the midrange driver and tweeter on a single axis. The goal is to promote better temporal and spatial coherence across the various frequencies, resulting in a more uniform and realistic soundstage. This design, in particular, enhances the precision with which voices and instruments are positioned in space. The performers seem to take their places in front of the listener, while the various layers of sound unfold more naturally.

The BC10 coaxial driver is also designed to ensure uniform sound dispersion in order to maintain a stable stereo image across a wide listening area. In both new speakers, this driver works in conjunction with dedicated woofers. The crossover frequencies are 700 Hz and 4,000 Hz on the Cabasse Alizé 03, compared to 670 Hz and 3,700 Hz on the Cabasse Alizé 06.

Cabasse Alizé 03: the ambitious bookshelf speaker

The Cabasse Alizé 03 speaker is the most compact model in this new range. Measuring 39.9 cm high, 24.9 cm wide, and 30 cm deep, it is designed for music lovers who want to enjoy high-fidelity sound without the bulk of a floorstanding speaker. It combines the BC10 coaxial driver with a 6.5″ 17MD18 woofer in a bass-reflex enclosure.

The driver features a design optimised to balance precision and dynamics. To achieve this, it features a cone made of Rohacell, a lightweight, rigid material, as well as a redesigned magnetic circuit that incorporates a three-layer voice coil and a Faraday ring. These technical solutions aim to improve cone control and minimise distortion to preserve the clarity of low frequencies. Despite its bookshelf format, the Cabasse Alizé 03 speaker boasts a frequency response ranging from 59 Hz to 22 kHz. Its sensitivity of 87.5 dB and nominal impedance of 8 ohms allow it to be paired with a wide range of hi-fi amplifiers. The manufacturer recommends an amplifier with an output power between 50 and 200 watts. This makes it a particularly appealing option for setting up a compact stereo system, whether in a living room or a dedicated listening room.

Cabasse Alizé 06: triple woofer

The larger Cabasse Alizé 06 speaker incorporates the technologies of its smaller counterpart in a floorstanding design engineered to deliver more bass depth and enhanced dynamics. It combines the same BC10 coaxial driver with three 6.5″ 17MD18 woofers, resulting in a significantly larger radiating surface area than that of the Alizé 03.

This increased number of drivers allows for the movement of a greater volume of air and distributes the acoustic load across multiple cones. The goal is to achieve deeper, more powerful, and better-controlled bass, while maintaining excellent tonal accuracy. The three drivers feature Rohacell cones and an optimised magnetic circuit, designed to improve their responsiveness and minimise distortion when subjected to significant loads. Thanks to this configuration and its bass-reflex design, the Cabasse Alizé 06 floorstanding speaker extends its frequency response down to 39 Hz, compared to 59 Hz for the bookshelf model. It therefore promises a richer sound, with a sense of spaciousness that is particularly noticeable in large living rooms.

The floorstanding speaker also features a high sensitivity of 91 dB, which is 3.5 dB higher than that of the Alizé 03. This allows it to produce a higher sound level at the same power input. Cabasse recommends an amplifier rated between 50 and 400 watts to fully harness its dynamic potential. However, its minimum impedance of 3.4 ohms suggests using an amplifier capable of delivering sufficient current. At 114.9 cm tall and weighing 27 kg, the Alizé 06 makes a more imposing presence in the room. Its sculptural cabinet rests on a base with adjustable feet for optimal decoupling.

Cabasse Alizé 03 or Alizé 06: what are the differences?

Although the two new Cabasse speakers share the same BC10 coaxial driver and a three-way design, they are designed to meet different needs. The Alizé 03 prioritises compactness and ease of integration, while the Alizé 06 focuses on greater bass extension and superior dynamic range.

Which speaker you choose will therefore depend mainly on the room’s size, installation constraints, and expectations regarding low frequencies. The Cabasse Alizé 03 is particularly well-suited for compact setups and moderately sized spaces. The Cabasse Alizé 06 is better suited for spacious living rooms and music lovers seeking a more physical sound, with deep bass without necessarily needing a subwoofer.

With the Alizé 03 and Alizé 06, Cabasse offers two new interpretations of its acoustic expertise, combining its iconic coaxial technology with optimised woofers. One model emphasises compactness and versatility, while the other prioritises breadth and dynamics thanks to its three low frequency drivers. Both share a refined aesthetic and a design crafted to reproduce music with precision, naturalness, and emotion. This promising new range will be reviewed very soon on the Son-Vidéo.com blog.