Audiophile Showroom New York State
The only place in the United States to compare the full Klinger-Favre Audio collection side by side.
The audiophile showroom at One Soul Group is the only place in the United States to compare the full Klinger-Favre Audio collection side by side. The Studio 38, the Studio 17 UT, and the D66 UT — three different loudspeakers designed for three different listening environments — share a single room, driven by Master Amplifiers and connected to a complete digital and analog source chain.
The location is in New Baltimore, New York, in the Hudson Valley. The drive from Boston is approximately 2.5 hours. From New York City it is 2.5 hours. From Philadelphia it is roughly three hours. For audiophiles across the Northeast, this is the central point.
A Showroom Built Around Comparison
The Klinger-Favre showroom is structured to allow direct comparison between models — not to demonstrate a single product. Three loudspeaker configurations are available during a single session: a compact reference, a hybrid studio-and-listening design, and a full-scale floor-standing system. Each represents a different philosophy of loudspeaker design from the same workshop in France.
Switching between configurations during a session is part of the process. The Master Amplifier and source chain remain constant. Only the loudspeakers change. The audiophile hears the difference under controlled conditions, with their own music, on their own timeline.
This is the inverse of the conventional retail audio experience. The goal is not to sell a specific model. The goal is to help the visitor identify the model that fits their room, their listening habits, and the way they hear music.
D66 UT — Reference in Compact Form
The smallest of the three configurations, designed for bookshelf use without compromising on reference-grade performance. A custom Klinger-Favre woofer, an integrated coaxial ultra-tweeter, and a floating-board vibration control system.
Studio 17 UT — Critical Listening and Musical Reproduction
Klinger-Favre’s most requested design. The Studio 17 sits between the analytical precision of a studio monitor and the musical warmth of a high-end listening loudspeaker.
Studio 38 — Full-Scale Physical Experience
Four custom 38 cm paper woofers, each driven by a high-performance magnetic circuit, designed in collaboration with Clément Lambert (Kartesian) and Francis Ibre. The system that reaches the deepest frequencies while preserving agility and image precision.
The Builder’s Approach
Every Klinger-Favre system is built to order in the Vosges mountains of France. There is no inventory. There is no production line. Five decades of design experience inform each loudspeaker and each amplifier, with collaboration from acoustic designers such as Clément Lambert and Francis Ibre on specific models.
The eight-to-twelve-week lead time from order confirmation to delivery reflects the production model. Each unit is crafted individually, and the customer receives updates throughout the process.
For a serious audiophile considering a long-term reference system, the lead time is not a delay — it is the consequence of how the product is made.
How Patrick Lo Re Became the US Dealer
The story of the Klinger-Favre presence in the United States begins in 2000. After five years of running One Soul Studios in New York, Patrick Lo Re received a call from his mentor Pierre Thouvenot in France. Thouvenot had encountered a builder in the Vosges mountains — Jean-Jacques Bacquet — who was producing loudspeakers and electronics by hand. The recommendation was straightforward: come and listen.
A few months later, Patrick visited the workshop. He brought his own mixes and playlists. After hearing his work played back on the Klinger-Favre system, he reached a conclusion that took nine months to act on: his recording work had been limited by the quality of his monitoring. The Klinger-Favre systems were not simply loudspeakers — they were instruments.
By 2002, Patrick, Jean-Jacques, and Marie-Anne Bacquet had begun designing acoustic spaces together in the Northeast of the United States. In 2004, Patrick became the brand’s exclusive United States representative — a role he has held ever since.
Plan Your Visit
853 Route 144, New Baltimore NY 12124 USA
- Albany / Capital Region — 30 to 35 minutes by car
- Albany International Airport (ALB) — 30 minutes
- Hartford / Connecticut — approximately 2 hours
- New York City / Brooklyn / Westchester — approximately 2.5 hours
- Boston / Cambridge — approximately 2.5 hours
- Philadelphia — approximately 3 hours
What Audiophiles Say
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the showroom for?
The showroom is open to audiophiles, recording engineers, and music industry professionals interested in evaluating the Klinger-Favre Audio collection. There is no purchase requirement to schedule a session.
How does the comparison between models work during a session?
The three Klinger-Favre loudspeaker pairs are connected to the same Master Amplifier and source chain. The session moves between configurations on request — the listener hears the same music played back on different loudspeakers under identical conditions, with their own reference recordings.
Why is the showroom located in New York State rather than New York City?
The showroom is part of One Soul Group’s facility in New Baltimore, NY, which also houses the recording studio and acoustic design practice. The location was chosen for acoustic conditions and physical space — both of which are difficult to achieve in a city environment.
How far in advance should I book a session?
At least one to two weeks of lead time is recommended, to allow the equipment to be configured for the visitor’s session. Longer notice is welcome for weekend dates or extended sessions.
Is the showroom suitable for audiophiles traveling from Boston, Philadelphia, or other Northeast cities?
Yes. The location is approximately 2.5 hours from Boston and from New York City, and approximately three hours from Philadelphia. Audiophiles from across the Northeast regularly travel to the showroom for serious listening sessions.
