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,” states Joe Khadra, CEO of 7Hertz.

John Parkhouse (JP), Chief Technology & Strategy Officer of 7Hertz explains, “1 SOUND is a natural fit
for 7Hertz. Our outlook and philosophies are closely aligned. 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,” continues Parkhouse.

Pascal Sarkis, Audio System Design & Application Specialist of 7Hertz, adds, “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 expresses, “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,” concludes Parkhouse.