At the heart of Five Hertz Audio are two passionate individuals driven by a shared love for music and excellence in audio engineering. Together, Ashish Padmanabhan and Rajiv Dsouza bring decades of experience, innovation, and a deep commitment to elevating India’s presence in the world of high-end sound. Their partnership is the foundation of Five Hertz Audio’s vision—delivering exceptional audiophile products that combine cutting-edge technology with unparalleled craftsmanship. Meet the visionaries leading this journey.
Ashish Padmanabhan is the Director of Five Hertz Audio and the driving force for all the Indian operations, headquartered at Navi Mumbai. Ashish is an Electronics & Telecommunication Engineer and has spent a major part of his life exploring the world audio landscape.
His dedication and love for all things audio has finally culminated into Five Hertz Audio where he brings his passion and vision to reality.
Rajiv Dsouza, a pioneer in the Indian audio industry, has built one of India’s most respected independent audiophile speaker brands, Lithos Acoustics. With decades of experience, Rajiv has consulted on high-profile projects, collaborated with top architects, and created bespoke listening spaces for discerning clients.
His brand, Lithos Acoustics, is revered not only in India but also internationally, establishing itself as a cornerstone in audiophile circles. After a brief hiatus, Rajiv has returned to the industry with fresh, game-changing ideas, continuing his mission to shape the future of high-end sound.
Jay is an audiophile and hi-end audio industry veteran, having collaborated with legendary brands such as Carver and Anthony Gallo Acoustics since the 90s. Jay has a through understanding of the audio industry, and the audiophile market.
His concepts, knowledge and understanding of music and high end audio have helped dispel widely held misconceptions that exist within the industry. Go on, try Jay out for size, in a one-on-one listening session and you’ll find yourself in the hands of an Oracle.
Gopa is a lover of all things artistic, which dictates his love for music as well. Having spent his life as a creative designer, and an ardent audiophile, Gopa has heard virtually every high end music system worth hearing.
His love for music and his artistic background sets the pace for his audiophile choices and music tastes.
At Five Hertz Audio, we're not just selling speakers—we're crafting an immersive audio experience that reflects the best of Indian innovation and global standards in sound.
– Ashish Padmanabhan