Darkside is a cinema loudspeakers brand, proudly designed and manufactured in France by adde.
Since its inception, ADDE has been designing and manufacturing high-performance cinema speakers in France, purpose-built to meet the demanding needs of theatrical exhibition. As the industry evolves in the digital age, we have continuously pushed innovation forward, developing new product lines tailored to today’s standards. This commitment led to the creation of the DARKSIDE™ range—engineered and proudly made in France—to deliver cutting-edge audio solutions for modern cinemas.
DARKSIDE™ solutions power every kind of cinema experience — from intimate single-screen theaters to expansive multiplexes, and from classic 5.1 setups to the most advanced immersive audio formats. Whatever the configuration, we deliver precisely engineered solutions to match your vision and elevate every screening.
In 2019, adde took another leap forward, enhancing its cinema expertise with the launch of a dedicated loudspeaker range purpose-built for solid screens — pushing performance, precision, and innovation even further.
Our loudspeakers
The result of years of dedicated research and innovation, our cinema loudspeakers are designed to meet your needs and elevate every sound experience.
Darkside classic
Cost-effective, robust, and reliable, this range is designed to meet the economic realities of cinema operators while fully complying with industry standards — ensuring faithful reproduction of Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 formats, and preserving the artistic intent of filmmakers across all theater sizes.
DARKSIDE STUDIO
High power handling delivers exceptional reproduction across the full acoustic bandwidth — and beyond traditional formats, this range is engineered to unlock the full potential of immersive audio, bringing every dimension of sound to life with power, precision, and impact.
Darkside premium
Crafted from high-end, carefully selected materials, this premium range meets the highest standards of sound reproduction — combining ultra-precise detail, refined clarity, and powerful impact to reveal every nuance and elevate every film to its full cinematic potential.
DARKSIDE SOLID SCREEN
This range meets the demanding standards of premium audio and the specific requirements of LED screens — the result of two years of intensive research and testing to engineer speakers tailored for solid screens. It faithfully recreates the true cinema sound experience, delivering outstanding performance at a truly premium level.