In the heart of Paris, Question de Son Studios was conceived as a deliberate return to the spirit of the great recording studios of the 1970s; places where sound, space, and human presence were treated with equal respect. From the earliest sketches, founders Jordan Kouby and Frédéric Vectol understood that acoustics and monitoring would define the soul of their new studio. For this essential task, they turned to Amadeus.
Their ambition was precise: to recreate the sonic depth, precision, and emotion that made the studios of the so-called Golden Era legendary. At a time when many studios simplify their setups, Question de Son chose the opposite path, embracing craftsmanship, analogue heritage, and uncompromising sound quality.
Led by designer Michel Deluc, the Amadeus team approached the project holistically, designing both the acoustic architecture and a pair of fully custom studio monitors for Studio A and Studio B. The result is a seamless integration of room and loudspeaker, conceived as a single instrument.
We had learned how decisive acoustics and monitoring are in a control room. That’s why we wanted the acoustics and the main loudspeaker system to be designed together, from the ground up,
explains Frédéric Vectol.
The custom Amadeus monitoring systems reflect this philosophy. Each four-way system combines dual 15-inch low-frequency drivers, a 3-inch ATC soft dome midrange, and a beryllium tweeter, delivering exceptional dynamic range, precision, and long-term listening comfort. With 4,000 watts of tri-amplified power, the monitors provide both authority and finesse, capable of revealing the smallest details without fatigue.
For Jordan Kouby, the collaboration was built on trust and shared references:
Our common inspiration came from iconic studios like Electric Lady in New York. When Michel Deluc presented his final design, both technically and aesthetically, it immediately resonated with us.
Engineers working at Question de Son quickly embraced the system. Étienne Colin, who mixed extensively in the studio, notes the rare balance achieved:
The Amadeus monitors offer comfort for long sessions, coherence between nearfields and main monitors, and above all, mixes that translate perfectly outside the studio. There are no bad surprises.
This consistency has made Question de Son a destination for artists and engineers alike, welcoming names such as MeShell Ndegeocello, Keziah Jones, Martin Solveig, Ayo, Elliott Murphy, and many others. Renowned engineers including Jeff Ginouves and Steven Forward cite the studio’s acoustics and monitoring as decisive factors in their choice to work there.
Today, Question de Son stands as one of Paris’s most respected recording studios, a place where technology serves emotion, and where sound is shaped with intention.
For Amadeus, the project embodies a core belief: great sound is never the result of isolated components, but of a coherent vision, where room, loudspeaker, and listener are inseparable.
