Our Story

A British Sound Legacy

Yorkshire is the birthplace of some of the most respected British speaker manufacturers in history. Proud to carry on this legacy, BishopSound design, manufacture and supply speakers worldwide from the North of England. We design and manufacture professional audio equipment for sound reinforcement.
Our range of passive and active PA speakers are highly sought after. Our subwoofers are punchy and tight and our line arrays deliver the unique and refreshingly crystal clear and precise British sound that is celebrated at public performances across the globe.

The Evolution of British Sound with BishopSound

1950's

The Birth Of British Sound

During the 1960s, a generation of British bands swept the world’s music charts, taking with them not just their music, but also a very distinctive “British Sound” derived from the amplification and loudspeakers they used. It wasn’t just in the world of guitar amplification that this distinctive tonal quality gained respect but also in Hi-Fi, recording studio mixing consoles, loudspeakers and PA systems.

1959 - 2009

Andrew Takes Over Ownership of Carlsbro Sound

In 1959, Carlsbro Electronics was founded by Stuart Mercer, and quickly became one of the leading companies at the forefront for the supply of British Sound equipment. Carlsbro was later acquired by Andrew Bishop in 2001, where Andrew continued to fly the flag for the iconic British Sound and drove the company to even greater international success until it changed hands in 2009. This is where Andrew was taught to understand and recognise the essence of British Tone.

2016

BishopSound was formed (after Andrew visited Nigeria)

Fast-forward to 2016, and demand for ‘the British Sound’ had not diminished. However, few manufacturers were left who understood the British Sound or were able to offer it. Locally and internationally, customers wanted British-made speakers. Following international conversations and a trip to Ghana and Nigeria to cater to this demand, Andrew founded BishopSound in 2016.

2020

BishopSound was flying and then came War, Political unrest, and Covid!

UK Government closed all live sound operations and plywood must not be purchased from Russia. BishopSound had to pivot and decided to become more sustainable and adopt four of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to make our planet better for future generations. Read more in our News section.

2025

BishopSound is Championing British Sound

Working with students at Leeds Beckett University to design new transducers and cabinets. This opens the door for designers and engineers who can help improve British engineering and acoustic design. Bishopsound offers replacement drivers that fit every imported cabinet to enhance the sound and make speaker cabinets in England that continue to celebrate the unique voicing and presentation of British Sound.

Today

Today

Andrew and Victoria are saving customers, time, money, and heartache by opening the door to personal customer service and building on core values of trust, reliability, and affordability. We believe in treating people as we expect to be treated and listening to new ideas. Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of BishopSound as we work tirelessly to reduce e-waste (estimated at 65 million metric tonnes 2024) with our 40 restoration centres across Great Britain.

Why Buy BishopSound

Highest Quality Components

We source the highest quality 18mm 13 ply and 15 mm 11 ply air-pocket free BB Grade Birch plywood from sustainable woodland mainly from Scandinavia, Latvia and Canada and never Russia! Every part used from the most environmentally friendly adhesives to the PU paint is carefully selected by a team of expert British engineers. Wherever possible without compromising sound quality we strive to use recycled materials making BishopSound speakers the No1 ethical choice for installation or touring.

Trusted Across The Globe

Why BishopSound? We only supply professional organisations across the globe, with our British made sound reinforcement equipment. Andrew Bishop travels extensively to every marketplace in every country building relationships that last a lifetime. BishopSound understands the importance of quality, consistency, honesty and reliability. Andrew flies the flag globally for British values, morals and scruples. A rare thing in a world where other major brands from outside Britain use people resulting in broken promises.

Revolutionary New Designs

BishopSound are investing heavily in new transducer technology working with partners for over 20 years and deploying the latest materials and techniques we are delivering a sweeter sound, greater sound pressure levels from compact enclosures. BishopSound works closely with universities and other centres of excellence across Britain in the quest to reproduce perfection in sound reinforcement.

The Cream Of Worldwide Distributors

We are driven by excellence in sound engineering. Our products are designed by an expert team of engineers with over 50 years of experience in designing and manufacturing pro audio solutions for industry professionals all around the world.

Engineering & Design Excellence

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A British Sound Legacy

The Evolution of British Sound with BishopSound

Why Buy BishopSound