Veritais Ltd has been appointed exclusive European supplier to the luxury yacht sector by French company Sound A/D, a specialist in ultra-high-quality speaker systems. The agreement is for an initial 12 months. Sound A/D is based in Cannes and markets two ranges of fully customisable speakers that Veritais recognised as being particularly attractive to owners of superyachts.
Veritais appointed exclusive supplier to superyacht market by Sound AD - SOEE White Ceiling Speaker
The first is a remarkable style of handmade audio speaker made in France by SOEE Soundesign that delivers 360° sound from either a ceiling-mounted (Up’s® speakers) or free standing (Drop’s® speakers – shown left) position. The ceiling mounted speakers, just 22 centimetres from base to tip, in particular are ideal for mounting across large interior spaces as well as in those that that require minimal clutter at floor level. An added benefit is that both types can be supplied in any finish including exotic skins, leather (shown left) or any type and colour of paint.
The distinctive cone positioned above / below the speaker diaphragm ensures omni-directional sound diffusion. Pricing starts at around €1,450 (£1,200) for a pair of Up’s® and rises depending on the finish selected.
Veritais will also be supplying the Almaria Art range of in-wall decorative speakers (shown on page 2 with and without artwork cover). These speakers have the appearance of wall mounted works of art, with the slim speaker-box behind the frame easily embedded in the wall if preferred. The frames can be fully customised in paint, wood or leather and the acoustic fabric that conceals three speakers delivering up to 100 watts can be treated to reproduce any work of art or photograph desired. Prices start at around €1,200 (£1,000) per pair without artwork.
“We are very pleased to be working with Veritais,” said Pierre Antoine Siard of Sound A/D. “They have the profile in the superyacht sector that we need to bring these exceptional and distinctive speakers to the attention of owners and designers and we look forward to a productive 2012.”
“The SOEE and the Almaria Art speakers offer attractive alternatives to yacht designers looking for audio solutions that take up little or no space and which can be finished to blend in with any interior decoration scheme, added David Milner at Veritais. “We believe that these meet a real need at the top end of the market and are delighted to be working alongside Sound A/D to bring these innovative products to a wider audience.”
