1 SOUND, American-made premium loudspeaker manufacturer, partners with 7Hertz to bring 1 SOUND to the GCC, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Lebanon. 7Hertz will be debuting 1 SOUND and its loudspeakers this May at the Saudi Light & Sound (SLS) Exhibition 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
7Hertz was established in 2009 and stands at the forefront of professional and home audio systems in the region. Their commitment to excellence is evident—from distribution and supply to bespoke audio consultancy, and support. “We don’t just deliver products; we are deeply passionate about sound and its surrounding technologies, as well as the industry at large.” This is the value that connected 7Hertz to the 1 SOUND brand. 1 SOUND’s goal is to bring new audio tools to support the pro-audio industry as a whole and lead with passion.
“At 7Hertz, our commitment to serving clients at the highest level drives us to seek out the best solutions. We see immense potential for 1 SOUND in the region, where scalability and flexibility are key across most projects. Our goal is to equip our partners with top-tier technology that elevates the end-user experience. Introducing 1 SOUND to the Middle East market is a point of pride for us, as we deeply understand its unique needs. With its exceptional audio quality and innovative, customizable models, 1 SOUND is set to redefine the sound experience,” stated Joe Khadra, CEO of 7Hertz.
John Parkhouse (JP), Chief Technology & Strategy Officer of 7Hertz explained: “1 SOUND is a natural fit for 7Hertz. Our outlook and philosophies are closely aligned. Most importantly, the sound and build quality of the products are unquestionably high-end.”
“While Lou Mannarino [Founder & Audio Designer of 1 SOUND] brings so many decades of experience to the table, their offerings are remarkable for such a young company.”
“Meeting Lou, the extended Mannarino family, and Leo Dani [the 1 SOUND Team] only reinforced our impression. Their passion and enthusiasm for what they do is evident, and their meticulous care and attention-to-detail speaks volumes about the kind of company they are,” continued Parkhouse.
Pascal Sarkis, Audio System Design & Application Specialist of 7Hertz, added: “I was impressed to see the range of well-considered products that 1 SOUND offers, including speaker size, accessories, custom finishes, and IP rated out of the box. Everything came together for me when I heard their loudspeakers. Their speakers deliver impressive premium quality with excellent tonal balance.”
From 1 SOUND, Lou Mannarino expressed: “We could not be more thrilled with the relationship with 7Hertz. Their team is talented and experienced. Their dedication to delivering that experience to the market is clear in their work. The work ethic and culture that 7Hertz exhibits is very closely aligned to us at 1 SOUND. We are grateful for this relationship and are excited for the opportunity we believe it will create for audio professionals in the region.”
“It’s a time of evolution at 7Hertz, and we’re proud to be partnering with a company that is clearly on a similar path,” concluded Parkhouse.
