Who They Are
From central Switzerland, Tobian Sound Systems (TSS) builds state-of-the-art horn loudspeakers and purist tube amplification for music lovers seeking a live, unfiltered experience at home. For 35+ years, their single goal has been emotional immediacy, engineering by “mechanical means” that puts you in the room with the performance.
Feel the front row at home
Tobian’s high-sensitivity horn loudspeakers and single-ended triode electronics turn a handful of watts into wall-to-wall scale, color, and immediacy. Handcrafted in Switzerland with custom transformers and point-to-point wiring, these systems make music breathe at low volume and roar with effortless authority when pushed—luxury hi-fi that sells itself in a single demo.
The Technology (Why It Sounds Alive)
TSS is a maker’s atelier. Transformers are designed with multi-decade veterans; circuits are point-to-point wired; parts are developed specifically for each model. The ethos: let skilled hands, custom iron, and careful materials selection dictate the sound, never shortcuts.
Horn loading for real dynamics at real-world power
- Back-loaded enclosures with compression drivers and titanium diaphragms produce effortless transient speed, vivid presence, and room-filling scale.
High-sensitivity systems
Typical sensitivities of ~97–99 dB/1W/1m unlock the TSS SET amplifiers’ color, texture, and drive; music breathes at low volumes and thrills when pushed.
Single-Ended Triode (SET) amplification
- Pure Class-A circuits (2A3/300B) with hand-matched, custom Swiss E-core transformers and silver PTP wiring deliver saturated tone, spatial coherence, and microdynamic finesse.,
Transformer-coupled preamplification
- DHT stages, in-house autoformer volume control, and bespoke E/M-core iron lower noise and preserve tone color.
15 Signature
Full-scale horn system for large rooms; cinematic dynamics and ease.
12 Signature
12" woofer + 4" Ti compression driver; 2-way horn/dynamic; ~99 dB, 28 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB).
10 Signature
10" woofer + 4" Ti compression driver; 2-way horn/dynamic; ~97 dB, 34 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB).
15FH
15" woofer + 4" Ti compression driver; 2-way back-loaded; ~98 dB, 29 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB).
12FH
12" woofer + 4" Ti compression driver; 2-way; ~98 dB, 29 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB).
10FH
10" woofer + 4" Ti compression driver; 2-way; ~97 dB, 35 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB).
15HC
15" woofer + 2.5" compression driver (coax); ~98 dB, 30 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB).
12HC
15" woofer listed in spec table + 2.5" compression driver (coax); ~97 dB, 34 Hz–20 kHz (±3 dB).
Why Tobian Sounds Systems Belongs In Your Line
Tobian Sound Systems sells itself in a demo: live-wire dynamics, saturated tone, and holographic space from beautifully simple SET circuits and meticulously voiced horns. The line is flexible, visually striking, and pairs effortlessly with premium sources and cables, an irresistible proposition for clients who buy with their ears.
- Low-power synergy: High sensitivity + SET amps mean breathtaking dynamics with a handful of watts, perfect for private demo rooms and late-night listening.
- Transformer craft: In-house iron and DHT stages lower noise and elevate tone color, making customers hear differences instantly.
- Scalable line-up: From 10" compacts to 15" flagships, and from integrated to dual-circuit monoblocks, there’s a TSS path for every room and budget