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Cabasse The Swell
SWELL – A portable, high fidelity speaker
Swell is a portable High-Fidelity Bluetooth® Speaker. It’s compact and provides powerful acoustics on it’s own when paired. Discover the purity and dynamics of “Cabasse Signature Sound” – over 67 years of acoustic expertise – in a small package!
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Built with a state-of-the-art digital amplifier and fine-tuned in Cabasse’s workshop in France, SWELL is one of the most powerful and well-balanced HiFi portable Bluetooth speakers on the market (providing sound precision ranging from rich bass to treble tones).
Connect your smartphone or tablet via Bluetooth with NFC technology, explore your playlists, listen to your favorite web radio or even directly plug your devices in to SWELL.
ROBUST & LUXURIOUS DESIGN
SWELL is a real “jewel” of a speaker and it’s sure to become an integral part of your home decor thanks to its Black and Gold Chromium rings. Its sturdy structure and metallic grill offer resistance and durability making it the perfect travel companion. The acoustics are further enhanced by luxurious Made in France design.
With two designs available, express yourself with your own style: the simplicity of black with black chromium; or the elegance of white with gold chromium.
HOURS OF MUSIC, ANYWHERE, EVERYWHERE
Compact and easy to carry, SWELL follows you everywhere at home or while traveling. Its lightweight (750g) makes it the perfect speaker to carry anywhere. With the SWELL Bluetooth speaker, you have up to 10 hours of non-stop music on battery power. Listen to your music without boundaries.
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The Swell delivers surprisingly big, punchy upper-bass and a clear, neutral midrange from its compact chassis, bringing lively dynamics and tidy soundstage beyond its size. It also packs modern portability with apt-X Bluetooth, NFC, stereo-pairing and ~10-hour battery life, making it a refined, well-connected option praised by The Audiophile Man.
Pros
- Punchy, well-defined upper-bass and tight transients that give tracks rhythmic drive despite the small drivers.
- Neutral, well-separated midrange and detailed treble at normal listening levels, preserving vocals and secondary percussion.
- Comprehensive portable feature set—aptX Bluetooth, NFC, aux-in, stereo-pairing/Party mode and roughly 10-hour battery life—offers flexible connectivity.
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Cons
- Finish quality issues: chromium-styled trim feels plasticky and can 'twang' when nudged, denting the premium impression.
Sound Quality
86/100
Bass
86/100
Reviews praise the upper-bass/lower-mid punch and focused, integrated bass that provides a solid foundation despite small 85mm drivers; reviewer called bass a 'real highlight' and 'punchy and jaunty'. Fits the Tiny-driver band and rates as excellent for size.
Mid
88/100
Midrange described as neutral, without smearing, with good separation and vocal presence; reviewer noted 'agreeable focus' and detail for secondary percussion and harmony vocals, with only slight strain at extreme volumes.
Treble
85/100
Treble is detailed yet restrained—'no high end frequency emphasis'—and generally smooth; slight pinch/harshness is reported only when pushed to maximum volume.
Soundstage Imaging
86/100
Soundstage extends slightly beyond the chassis with good air and separation; reviewer noted layered delivery and enough space for cymbals and sax, producing a busy yet clear soundstage for the form factor.
Dynamics
87/100
Dynamics praised: unit 'filled my room' and bass transients are 'honed' giving rhythmic bounce and punch; performance stayed lively rather than sluggish except at extreme levels.
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Build Quality
74/100
Compact, hand-friendly chassis but finish issues noted: chromium-styled trim feels plasticky and can 'twang' when nudged—reviewer explicitly called out a bad finish despite overall attractive design.
Features Connectivity
90/100
Active portable features are strong: Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, NFC pairing, auxiliary input, stereo pairing (two Swells), Party mode, battery indicator and ~10-hour battery life—review highlights easy connectivity and flexible modes.
Value for Money
86/100
Reviewer called it 'neat, tidy, great sound, decent price' and listed a price of £229 with an overall 8/10 rating; given the measured sound quality and features, reviewers present it as a solid buy at that price.
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